What is Maryland Biodiversity Project?

Maryland Biodiversity Project (MBP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to cataloging the living things of Maryland. Together, our community maintains a living atlas of the state’s flora and fauna and makes this carefully curated biodiversity archive available for science, conservation, and education. The MBP community has documented more than 22,000 species, including more than 14,500 species with photographs, featuring contributions from over 33,500 naturalists and photographers.

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Latest MBP newsletter

Here's where you can read our latest MBP newsletter and sign up to receive them via e-mail. It also has a link to sign up for emails about upcoming events and field trips.

Dans Rock by Carl Engstrom

Blog

Read about special projects, from bird counts to bioblitzes, all in one place!

Some of the BioBlitz Participants – Photo by John Hall

Field Trips

Register to join MBP on field trips or read our post-trip reports written by our trip leaders.

Cedar Waxwings by Jonathan Irons

Bird Counts

Read the latest from the Turkey Point and Dans Rock Bird Counts. Check in frequently for updates!

Pugnacious Leaf-cutter Bee by USGS PWRC

Recent Discoveries

Highlights new MBP species and species new for the county, quad, and month.

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