Restoring the Bay....one wetland at a time
Environmental Concern is committed to improving water quality and creating, restoring, and conserving wetlands, living shorelines, and other natural habitats through education and outreach, propagation of native plant species, and professional design and installation.
Help us restore the Bay! Our founder pioneered the field of wetland restoration, and over the last 50 years, we have successfully restored more than 50 miles of shoreline in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Please consider supporting our work with a donation today! In addition to our restoration efforts, we also educate professionals and the community and advocate for meaningful conservation initiatives. Sign up to receive our latest news and events.
2026 Professional Courses Announced
Register now – courses fill quickly!
Since its inception in 1972, Environmental Concern Inc. has put a premium on building the capacity of those in the wetland field (consultants, government, higher education, non-profits) through quality professional development opportunities. Unlike other wetland training centers, Environmental Concern is a working firm engaged in the work of wetlands. We are able to provide students a unique learning experience presented from the practitioner’s perspective. Environmental Concern established the nation’s first wholesale wetland plant nursery – currently growing over 100 native species, and an active restoration department engaged in cutting edge enhancement, restoration and creation initiatives. All courses are held in Easton, Maryland and various field sites in the area. Most course days are scheduled from 8:30 am-5:00 pm.
Since its founding in 1972, EC has focused on building the capacity of those in the wetland field through quality professional development opportunities. Unlike other training centers, Environmental Concern is fully engaged in the work of wetlands. We are able to provide participants a unique learning experience presented from the practitioners’ perspective.
Register for one or more of our professional courses below, and develop your skills through classroom presentations and hands-on fieldwork taught by wetland experts.
Environmental Concern Inc. and Coastal Resources Inc. are using their shared experience and resources to offer high-level professional training to students, practitioners and consultants.
Classes offered:
Winter Woody (Feb 24-26)
Basic Wetland Delineation
Spring (April 27- May 1)
Fall (October 5-9)
Grasses, Sedges & Rushes (July 15-17)
Wetland Plant ID (August 12-14
Evaluating Hydric Soils (October 22-23)
Eastern Shore Seed Steward Program
We’ll show you how to identify native plants in your yard and harvest their seeds. You can plant some in your garden and donate some to our nursery. You will help us grow more native plants, and your yard will become a better habitat for all the native creatures that thrive on the food and protection that native plants provide.
The annual native seed harvesting process starts in the summer and continues through the fall. We do this at our nursery every year – now you can magnify our effort by being a “Seed Steward” at home!
This activity is appropriate for all ages – from 4 to 94. Families, garden clubs, 4-H groups, neighbors, church groups, and all Eastern Shore communities and organizations are welcome to join the program.
As a Seed Steward, you’ll receive discounts on plants, seed harvesting education programs, and invitations to our appreciation events. If your seeds are healthy, and they can be identified as true native seeds, you will receive an Eastern Shore Habitat Sign for your garden.
A donation of $10 is requested to support the program and to fund the signs.
