Current Priorities:

2026 Small Grants Projects (awarded January, 2026)

Cedarville Charge 5K/10K – Cedarville State Forest, March 22, 2026

Happy Little Trees Virtual 5K Run for the Trees (Arbor and Earth Day)    New for 2026 – live 5K at Sandy Point State Park

        To register for Bob Ross Run for the Trees Happy Little Virtual 5k                            

Click here:   I want to Run for the Trees! 

If you would like to join us for a live 5k at Sandy Point State Park, check the live event box during the registration process

2026 Small Grants Appeal

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.