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From: Boyer & McDowell <lizabeth@...>
Date: Jun 5, 2007 9:42 AM
Subject: Native Plant Happenings
To: Ron Boyer & Liz McDowell <lizabeth@...>
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2007 Schedule of Native Plant Happenings in our Region (revised June 1, 2007)
Please note that monthly MNPS meeting locations may change due to scheduling conflicts beyond our control. We will do our best to keep you advised. For the most current schedule updates click on http://www.elkridgenatureworks.com/news.htm
June 14 -17
North American Rock Garden Society in Canaan Valley, West Virginia
2007 Annual Meeting – "Appalachian Mountain Refuge"
Conference will include field trips to Blackwater Falls State Park and Dolly Sods Wilderness area as well as several guest speakers discussing West Virginia flora. For more information or to register visit their web site at www.nargs.org
June 15
Bear Pen Wildlands from 9 am to noon
Battling Botanical Bullies
Volunteers are needed to continue control efforts of Japanese spiraea in the Bear Pen Run area of Savage River State Forest. Kerrie Kyde, DNR Invasive Plant Specialist, is providing technical support. Elk Ridge NatureWorks is coordinating the project and providing snacks and drinks for volunteers. For more details or to register, contact Ron Boyer at 301-895-3686 or info@....
June 16
New Germany State Park
Black Cohosh and Other Forest Herbs
The Appalachian Center for Ethnobotanical Studies is sponsoring this free all-day workshop. Morning programs will discuss: History of Herbal Medicine; Collection, Preservation and Evaluation of Black Cohosh; Conserving the Appalachian Medicinal Plant Industry; and Battling Invasive Plants. Afternoon field trips will include medicinal plant hikes and a visit to the native plant nursery at Elk Ridge NatureWorks. Pre-registration is required. Contact Linda Lyon at 301-687-4213 or llyon@...
June 19
Appalachian Laboratory at 7 pm
Landscaping with Native Plants
Speaker - Chris Pax, Pax Garden Design
Native plants can be very effectively incorporated into the home landscape, providing beauty, a unique sense of place, and numerous ecological benefits. Chris hopes to leave you inspired with fresh ideas for using native plants in your own landscape. Her program will begin immediately following a brief MNPS chapter business meeting.
Directions: From I-68 take exit 33 (Braddock Rd & Midlothian Rd exit). Follow Braddock Road approximately .2 miles to the entrance to the Appalachian Lab on the left side of the road (301 Braddock Road). There is plenty of parking in front of the building.
June 23 & 24
Elk Ridge NatureWorks from 9 am to 3 pm
Plant It & They Will Come!
Tour the native plant nursery and wildlife garden at Elk Ridge NatureWorks to see a variety of conservation landscaping and wildlife habitat practices you can use to enhance biodiversity around your home, school, or office. Experience the joys of conservation landscaping: a garden filled with bees, birds, butterflies and beautiful plants. Free guided tours at 10 am, noon and 2 pm. For more information contact Liz McDowell at 301-895-3686 or info@....
July 21
Elk Ridge NatureWorks from 10:00 am to noon
Harvesting Rain in Gardens & Barrels
Conserving our precious water resources really begins at home. Help stop stormwater runoff at its source by installing a rain barrel or rain garden. Learn the basics of harvesting rain and build your very own rain barrel! Limited to 10 persons; the cost is $15 plus an optional materials fee of $35 per rain barrel; pre-registration is required. For more information call Ron Boyer at 301-895-3686.
July 27, 28 & 29
Elk Ridge NatureWorks from 9 am to 3 pm
Plant It & They Will Come! (See previous description)
August 4 & 11
Elk Ridge NatureWorks from 9 to noon
Wildflower Identification for Beginners
Interested in knowing the names of the wonderful wildflowers you encounter in forest and field? Then take this basic class where you'll learn to actually key-out local plants using the popular Newcomb's Wildflower Guide. This hands-on, two-session class for wildflower enthusiasts is limited to 6 persons and costs $40; pre-registration is required. For more information call Liz McDowell at 301-895-3686.
August 21
Appalachian Laboratory at 7 pm
Favorite Plants & Planning Meeting
We won't be having a guest speaker this month. The MNPS fall conference will be held at Frostburg University on September 29 at Frostburg University, so we need to sign-up chapter members to help with different volunteer tasks. We'll also discuss future program and field trip ideas for 2008. Finally we ask that everyone bring a few photos of your favorite native plants to share with members (slide or digital format).
Directions: From I-68 take exit 33 (Braddock Rd & Midlothian Rd exit). Follow Braddock Road approximately .2 miles to the entrance to the Appalachian Lab on the left side of the road (301 Braddock Road). There is plenty of parking in front of the building.
August 25 & 26
Elk Ridge NatureWorks from 9 am to 3 pm
Plant It & They Will Come! (See previous description)
September 15 & 16
Elk Ridge NatureWorks from 9 am to 3 pm
Plant It & They Will Come! (See previous description)
September 29
Frostburg University
Maryland Native Plant Society Annual Conference
Details to follow.
October 16
Appalachian Laboratory at 7 pm
Title to be announced
Speaker to be announced
Program will begin immediately following a brief MNPS chapter business meeting.
Directions: From I-68 take exit 33 (Braddock Rd & Midlothian Rd exit). Follow Braddock Road approximately .2 miles to the entrance to the Appalachian Lab on the left side of the road (301 Braddock Road). There is plenty of parking in front of the building.
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