Friends of Maryland State Forests and Parks, Inc.
Dedicated to preserving, protecting, improving and expanding our Maryland State Parks.
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      Sandy Point 5K raises funds for  Forest Health Projects

Current Priorities:

2026 Small Grant Projects

Maryland State Parks 5K Passport Challenge (coming in May)

 

         Garrett State Forest Receives first Happy Little Forest Health Grant 

The Friends of Maryland State Forests and Parks provided a grant to the Maryland Forest Service to complete a restoration project in   Garrett State Forest.  The project will replenish red spruce and     balsam fir on Piney Mountain

 Saturday April 18th featuring live music, national celebrity and special giveaway

 

2027 Small Grants Appeal

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Tax deductible contributions may also be mailed to the Friends of Maryland State Parks @ P.O.Box 3284, Ocean City, MD 21843

Your matching gift will support small grants to Maryland State Parks for projects focused on conservation, recreation and outdoor education. Twenty-two projects were completed in 2025.

Details can be found on our Grants page, Click Here

New Special Grants Announced for 2026

The Happy Little Trees Forest Health Grant and Ranger Erik Ledbetter History Grant will be available in 2026

 2025 Small Grant Highlight: Night Sky

Outdoor Afro

We are proud to be a co-sponsor of the 2025 Outdoor Afro camping adventure being held in October at Assateague Island State Park.

 
Please consider making a donation by clicking on the Donate Now button!
Whether you contribute $10 or $1,000 to our Small Grants Program, your
dollars will support state park Conservation & Education activities
 
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The Friends of Maryland State Parks is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization and donations are tax-deductible.
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