News Releases
 

Among our special events which have made the news are:

Howard County Government Arboretum Interactive Map

A collaboration between the Forestry Board and Howard County's GIS department, this map direct visitors to the lovely trees planted throughout the office complex. The map works on traditional web browsers as well as mobile devices. The Howard County Forestry Board has placed identification signs at 41 of these trees. We hope this exhibit piques your curiosity and encourages you to look at the trees carefully and inquisitively.

Arboreta Without Walls: 25 October 2000

County Executive Jim Robey announced the beginning of the Howard County Arboreta on October 25th at Omar Jones Plaza. The Arboreta are sponsored by the Howard County Forestry Conservancy District Board in partnership with the Howard County Government.

Centennial Park Arboretum: 26 April 2001

In cooperation with the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks, the Forestry Board formally opened the Centennial Park Arboretum. On Friday, 26 April 2001, a bright and sunny morning, a goodly crowd gathered to witness the opening of the Arboretum, and to take part in the ceremonies. County Executive Jim Robey presided and announced the official opening.

Harwood Arboretum: 7 April 2004

The Forestry Board, in conjuction with the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks, formally opened the Harwood Park Arboretum. On Thursday, 7 April 2004, County Executive Jim Robey presided and announced the official opening.

Wye Oak Recognition: 17 April 2004

In April of 1988 the Howard County Forest Conservancy Board and the Howard County Committee for the Bicentennial of the Constitution of the United States presented a Wye Oak seedling to the citizens of Howard County. Today the Wye Oak seedling has grown outside the County Office Building to a mature tree.

On Family Day, April 2004, Howard County celebrated this tree with a formal recognition and the presentation of a plaque identifying the occasion.

Cherry Tree Project: 29 April 2005

The Howard County Forestry Board joined with Howard County Tourism and the Claudia Mayer Cancer Research and Image Center to make the Howard County Cherry Tree Project a reality. On April 29th our efforts were recognized during the official dedication of the Centennial Park Founders Grove.

Arbor Day Celebration: 29 April 2005

The Howard County Forestry Board, Howard County Libraries, Howard County Tourism and government officials joined in the celebration of Arbor Day and the inauguration of the Route 1 revitalization program...

Marshalee Drive Project: 29 October 2005

The Howard County Forestry Board joined over seventy volunteers in planting over 230 trees on the Marshalee Drive extension.

Arbor Day 2006: 28 April 2006

The Howard County Forestry Board and many of our friends celebrated the 2006 Champion Tree at the Elkridge Furnace Inn.