Maryland Biodiversity Project (MBP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on cataloging the living things of Maryland. We promote conservation, science, and education by helping to build a vibrant nature study community. The project was started in June 2012 by Bill Hubick and Jim Brighton. The incredible MBP community has cataloged more than 21,000 species, including more than 13,800 species with photographs, and features the work of more than 28,000 naturalists and photographers.

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2023 Highlights

Check out the MBP 2023 highlights. Thanks to our awesome community of editors, contributors, and donors for our most productive year to date. We're sure we'll get to say the same at the end of 2024!

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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