MDFB Ag Ambassador Program

Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 Maryland Farm Bureau Ambassador program, a scholarship and leadership development initiative for Maryland’s Farm Bureau member families. After receiving entries from the county Farm Bureaus, the state ...

Farmers Market Applications for the 2023 Season Are Now Available!

 The Calvert County Farmers Market Association is seeking vendors for the 2023 Farmers Market Season! Growers, producers, and cottage food bakers are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in becoming a farmers market vendor, complete the far...

Spotted Lanternfly Permit Training for Businesses

Spotted lanternfly poses a significant threat to the U.S. economy and environment. To stop its spread, the Maryland Department of Agriculture and other neighboring states have issued quarantines for counties where the presence of this pest has been confir...

Maryland Home & Garden Information Center

We help Maryland residents grow! Learn timely tips to manage your lawn, ornamental plants, and food gardens, with advice from University of Maryland experts and certified horticulturists. 

Calvert County Meats & Seafood Guide

Buying local benefits you, your neighbors, and the environment. Every local purchase can have a huge ripple effect. When you buy local food products, you’ll notice immediate and long-term perks. Choosing to support local farmers and food suppliers could o...

Get Involved with 4-H

Getting involved with 4-H is easy, and costs are kept to a minimum. 4-H doesn't require a uniform, and there are no national fees. Children select their 4-H education project so they can choose one that works well within a family's budge...

Meet Smiley

Smiley is the sweetest soul, minus some possible signs of not liking other dogs, and has been at the shelter for 7 months.

Meet Kelly

Would you like to meet a weird cat? Then come to the shelter to meet Kelly. She is cool, calm and collected. Kelly has been with us for 7 months.

Meet Fang

Fang is a playful dog that would love a home with a large yard to play fetch in! Fang ideally, would go to a home that has dog experience and the ability to provide him with daily exercise.

Meet Doughnut

Doughnut is a dog trapped in a cat's body! This overly affectionate feline will happily greet you when you get home.

Calvert "Pit" Stops

Join adoptable dogs as they tour Calvert “Pit” Stops!

Citizens Encouraged to Prepare for 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season

The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1 and the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Division, urges citizen awareness and preparedness.

The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, with most hurrica...

Patrick "Dave" McDowell Appointed Public Safety Director

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave McDowell as the director of the Department of Public Safety, effective June 2023.

“In his time with Calvert County, Dave has served our citizen...

Calvert County Emergency Management to Test Alert and Notification System Sirens

The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management will conduct a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout Calvert, St. Mary’s and Dorchester counties Monday, June 5, 2023, at noon.

The full-cycle test i...

North Beach Senior Center to Temporarily Close for Maintenance

The Calvert County Office on Aging advises citizens the North Beach Senior Center, located at 9010 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach, will be temporarily closed from Tuesday, May 30 through Friday, June 2, 2023, for repairs and maintenance to the building. The...

Open Table Initiative Seeks Volunteers

The Calvert County Family Network is seeking interested volunteers for the Open Table initiative. Open Table is a proven model that leverages relationships to transform communities. Through relationships and accessing social support networks, a group of v...

Commission on Aging Seeks Public Input to Enhance Community for Older Adults

The Calvert County Commission on Aging and Department of Community Resources, Office on Aging (OOA), is seeking feedback from residents for ways to enhance the quality of life in Calvert County for older adults. Public input will be used in plans to make ...

Ward Farm Park Tot Lot Playground Installed

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces a Tot Lot Playground has been installed at Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park.

The playground is designed for ages 2-5 and allows for children to enjoy a wide range of activities, includin...

Planning & Zoning Invites Public Participation in Zoning Update Process

The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning invites county residents to participate in the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance update process. The public is invited to submit comments during each public comment window. The draft ordinance and a sch...

Governor Moore Announces $15 Million Available for Small Business Relief

Governor Wes Moore announced a $15 million commitment to minority-led small business lender Lendistry to provide relief to Maryland small businesses. The commitment is the latest investment through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, through which...

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Business Resources

The Maryland State Department of Assessments & Taxation recommends that business owners sign up for their newsletter.

This newsletter will allow business owners to receive timely reminders to file important documents and tax credit applications.

Spread Your Leaves for Native Trees

The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning announces a new “Spread Your Leaves” program to help residents expand forested areas in Calvert County by planting native trees on their property. Now through Oct. 31, residents can obtain coupons to ...

State Highway Administration Work

The Department of Public Works advises citizens that the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is beginning the main construction phase of intersection improvements at MD 4 and Mount Harmony Road. Drivers are urged ...

Home swimming pools

Regularly checking the pump and pool area for leaks to reduce water loss and groundwater contamination. Also consider reusing backwash and dechlorinated water as garden or lawn irrigation or as a rinse for an at-home car wash.

Breweries & Wineries

Roam Calvert County to sample some superb brews and amazing wine along the Calvert County Wine & Ale Trail.

Hiking

With miles of serene, public trails, Calvert County is the perfect place to take a hike! 

Weddings

A wedding in Calvert County is one that will be fondly remembered for a lifetime.

Beaches

Come enjoy a day at the beach in Calvert County! Take a walk along the shore, collect some sharks’ teeth or take a dip at one of Calvert County’s beaches.

Food Trucks

Looking for a grab-and-go meal or planning an event to host a food truck or two? 

Birding in Calvert

Whether you’ve never picked up a pair of binoculars before or you are an experienced birder, you’re sure to find some interesting feathered friends in Calvert County!