Events

AT-A-GLANCE EVENTS SCHEDULE  – 2022

Note:  Our regular events and activities have been severely limited due to COVID-19 precautions.  

• Visit this site frequently for event updates.  
• We will resume scheduling Weed Warrior training and work days in the spring of 2021.   

Pollinator Week Even!  What Colors do Pollinators Like? – June, 2021

In the Garden With Laura:

 

January:

• 2022

February:  

• 2022

March:

• Board meeting Google Meets; please contact jamie.weaver@maryland.gov
• 30 –Natural Resources Careers Camp Applications due (see link below under July)

April:

• Backyard Buffer tree order distribution –date and time TBD
• Board meeting Google Meets; please contact jamie.weaver@maryland.gov

May:

• Board meeting Google Meets; please contact jamie.weaver@maryland.gov

July:  

• Natural Resources Careers Camp:  Sun, July 24 – Sat, July 30, 2022. Application due by March 30th
  • https://marylandforestryfoundation.org/index.cfm?event=nrcc
  •    Items are to be submitted to the Carroll County Forestry Board:

August:

• summer break no meeting

September:

• Board Meeting: time and location TBD
• (email: jamie.weaver@maryland.gov for an invite)

October:

• Board Meeting: time and location TBD
• (email: jamie.weaver@maryland.gov for an invite)

   

   

November:

• Board Meeting: time and location TBD
• (email: jamie.weaver@maryland.gov for an invite)

December:

• Board Meeting: time and location TBD
• (email: jamie.weaver@maryland.gov for an invite)

On-going Events/Activities:

Big Tree Measurements:  Help discover and measure the largest and most impressive trees in Carroll County.  Visit our Big Tree page to learn about this national program and view a video about its creator, Fred Beseley, the First State Forester in Maryland.   Outings are scheduled on an as-needed basis. If you are interested in helping to measure the Big Trees in Carroll County, or would like to nominate a big tree, contact Geary Schwemmer at:  

Weed Warrior training days and work days: Help to improve wildlife habitat and native plant biodiversity by becoming a Weed Warrior.  Weed Warrior groups remove exotic invasive plants from our local parks and public spaces.   If you would like to receive email notification of scheduled Weed Warrior training days and work days, contact Jamie Weaver at   Jamie.weaver@maryland.gov .     Click this link for weed warrior pictures and more information.  

Weed Warriors Event: In the tall image, Liberty High School freshman Reda Babas, a Sykesville resident, volunteered to remove invasive plants. Carroll County Times.com. Place your cursor over an image to read the description.

If you are interested in any of the above events, here’s how you can become involved:

• • • • • volunteer
        • sign up to attend an event
        • attend a board meeting
        • donate for kids to attend the Natural Resources Career Camp
        • submit your best photos for our gallery, which we may use

Find contact information on the home page or leave a message with your contact information at:

• • • • • Email: ccforestryboard@gmail.com
        • Phone: 410-848-9290