Resources
Marlene Stamm
There is a lot of information shared about pollinators, pollinator-friendly vegetation, and gardening support, so you may question: how do I get started?
Well, the simple answer is with us! Grow Wild has a variety of educational resources to offer all landowners. Most of our materials have been designed to target those that live in suburban and urban areas, aiming to inform communities about the benefits of pollinators and native species.
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Links
This list has been curated by our partners and other local experts to bring you valuable information from trusted sources.
(Last updated April 2023)
Pollinators
BugGuide
bugguide.net
Butterflies of Maryland: A Biological Summary and Checklist
dnr.maryland.gov
Butterfly Identification Butterflies, Skippers & Moths
butterflyidentification.org
Maryland Butterflies
marylandbutterflies.com
Mid-Atlantic Plant and Wasp Observation Guide
pollinatorsnativeplants.com
Mt. Cuba Native Bee Survey
mtcubacenter.org
Native Caterpillars, Moths and Butterflies and Native Woodies
wildones.org
Pollen Specialist Bees of the Eastern United States
jarrodfowler.com
Pollinator Partnership
pollinator.org
The Ohio State Bee Lab
u.osu.edu/beelab/
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
xerces.org
University of Minnesota Bee Lab
beelab.umn.edu
Landscape Designs
Container Gardening Keystone Native Plants
hnpark.org
Landscape Designs with Native Plants
umd.edu
Landscaping with Native Plants
mdflora.org
Native Plant Pollinator Garden Templates
howardnature.org
Native Plants for the Small Yard
lgnc.org
Pollinator Gardens
umd.edu
The Green Book for the Buffer
dnr.maryland.gov
Native Plants
Books for Backyard Habitat Gardens
news.maryland.gov
Easy-to-grow Native Plants that support pollinators
collegeparkmd.gov
Homegrown National Park
homegrownnationalpark.org
Keystone Native Plants, Eastern Temperate Forests, Ecoregion 8
nwf.org
Maryland Native Plant Society
mdflora.org
Milkweeds and their communities
mdflora.org
Mt Cuba Center Plant Trial Reports
mtcubacenter.org
Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping, Chesapeake Bay Watershed
dnr.maryland.gov
Recommended Native Plants for Maryland
umd.edu
Guide to Native Plants and Gardening
kremp.com
Trees and Forestry
Directory of Consulting and Industrial Foresters
umd.edu
17 Native Trees for Your Yard
cbf.org
Creating a Wild Backyard – Native Maryland Trees
dnr.maryland.gov
Maryland Woodland Stewardship Education
umd.edu
25 Common Types of Trees Native to Maryland
treevitalize.com
Maryland Native Tree List
kentcounty.com
Videos
If you’re interested in learning more about pollinator gardens, native plants, invasive plant species, and how small actions at home can create more thriving ecosystems in our local community, check out these videos that we recommend!
Grow Your Own Meadow
Grasslands are some of our most imperiled habitats, even the iconic American prairie is only a fraction of what it once was and with it the loss of many populations of wildlife that called it home. Here in the Mid-Atlantic we had meadowlands and grasslands mixed into the once heavily forested landscape with many species having disappeared or declining due to their absence. This video shows how you can take part in restoring this critical part of our local ecosystem.
Virtual Landscape Tour of Harford County
The Susquehannock Wildlife Society asked our wonderful community for their help to create a virtual tour of this beautiful place we are lucky enough to call home. Everyone came through and submitted some incredible views from all around our diverse landscape—from high above the mighty Susquehanna River to the tranquility of a local backyard garden, and everything in between!
Pollinator Gardens
The Harford County Master Gardeners gave a tour of the pollinator garden that they maintain at the Eden Mill Nature Center. This video shows the plants, features and functions of the garden and can give you insight into how to create your own!
Invasive Plants
In this video, the Harford County Master Gardeners discuss invasive plants, how to identify them, and what to do to have a healthier garden!
Bel Air Rain Garden
Harford County Master Gardener Native Plant Committee members worked closely with the Harford County Watershed and Restoration Office to create a rain garden in the town of Bel Air. This video shows the finished garden and what makes it special!
Documents
Applications and helpful documents regarding pollinator-friendly plants.
(Last updated August 2023)
Suggested Seasonal Native Plant Information for Harford County Pollinator Gardens Trail Applicants
Invasive Plant List
Keystone Native Plants
Eastern Temperate Forests
Ecoregion 8
Harford County Pollinator Gardens Trail Application
Harford County Pollinator Garden Certification
Native Plant Nurseries Near Harford County, MD
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