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To promote the stewardship, conservation, management, and wise use of Maryland’s forest resources, both urban and rural.
The Garrett County Board is a member of the Maryland Association of Forest Conservancy District Boards.

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NRCC

Natural Resources Careers Camp

Join high school students from across Maryland at this week-long camp in Garrett County to explore careers and college studies in natural resources!

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NRCC will be held July 21-27, 2024! Applications are being accepted NOW! Sponsorships are available for Garrett County students!

Poster Contest & Photo Contest

Annual Arbor Day Poster Contest open to 5th grade students. GCFB sponsors awards for local winners. Statewide winners can receive trees for their school!

GCFB sponsors an annual photo contest for 4-H youth at the Garrett County Fair! Look for complete rules in the Garrett County Fair Book. GCFB sponsors awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place!

Smokey Bear Reading Challenge

The Smokey Bear Reading Challenge is underway! Stop by any Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County branch to pick up your challenge form or print one at home. Return your completed challenge form to any branch by May 31st to receive Smokey 80th birthday swag and be entered to win one of 3 prize packs sponsored by the Garrett County Forestry Board

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