Nature photography tours in Salisbury, Maryland

Located at 1101 Camden Avenue in Salisbury, Maryland, the Salisbury University Arboretum is a stunning park that boasts some of the most diverse horticultural grounds in the region. Dating back to the institution's founding in the 1920s, Salisbury University has a deep appreciation for trees, as evidenced by the planting of Holloway Hall's iconic Linden trees on its first Arbor Day. With over 3000 trees and a wide variety of woody and herbaceous plant species, the arboretum's carefully designed garden spaces, themed gardens, and landscape settings span across the 200-acre campus. Visitors can admire collections of maples, redbuds, crape myrtles, magnolias, and more, as well as Maryland State Champion trees and native pollinator plants.

Johnson Wildlife Management Area is a 468-acre park and zoo located in Salisbury, Maryland, United States. Originally established in 1926 as a game refuge, the area has since expanded to include additional parcels of land purchased in 2017. Home to a variety of forest-dependent wildlife, including colorful songbirds and mammals such as white-tailed deer and wild turkeys, Johnson WMA is a popular spot for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. The area also features unmarked trails for hiking, bird-watching, and nature photography. Managed by Maryland's Department of Natural Resources, the primary mission of the WMA system is to conserve and enhance wildlife populations and habitats while providing recreational opportunities for the public. Funding for the state's wildlife programs comes from hunting license fees and federal aid, with additional support from Program Open Space Funding. The Department of Natural Resources is committed to securing a sustainable future for Maryland's natural resources, and operates a fraud hotline to report any misuse of state resources.