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Western Mountains Chapter of Maryland Native Plant Society

The Maryland Native Plant Society (MNPS) uses education, research, and community service to increase awareness and appreciation of native plants and their habitats leading to their conservation and restoration.  Membership is open to all who are interested in Maryland's native plants and their habitats.  Preserving Maryland's natural heritage, increasing knowledge about native plants, and helping to further the Society's mission are our goals.  MNPS sponsors monthly meetings, workshops, field trips, and an annual fall conference.  For more information, visit www.mdflora.org

The Western Mountains Chapter has formed to expand the efforts of MNPS on the Allegheny Plateau and Ridge & Valley physiographic provinces of the central-Appalachians.  Residents of western Maryland, nearby Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and anyone else interested in learning more about and conserving the native plants of this region are invited to join.  For more information contact  Liz McDowell at 301-895-3686 or info@... .   Or visit the chapter web site at www.mdflora.org/chapters.  

2007 Schedule of Native Plant Happenings in our Region (revised October 15)

This is the last meeting of the Western Mountains Chapter for 2007...hope you can make it!

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

October 16
Appalachian Laboratory at 7 pm
Wetland Plants in Western Maryland

Speaker - Matt Radcliffe, Natural Resources Planner with the MD Department of the Environment

During his presentation Radcliffe will showcase some of the common wetland plants found in western Maryland.  He will discuss wetland plant adaptations and the use of plants in wetland identification.   Mr. Radcliffe is recognized as a Professional Wetland Scientist by the Society of Wetland Scientists.  His 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.