I understand it appears as though you have to get a yahoo id in order to register. I'm sorry about that. If you know someone who may be interested in the listserv, but doesn't want to get a yahoo id, they can contact me and I can add them without them needing to get a yahoo id, fyi.
Sorry for the delay in forwardign this note from Joe.
Nancy
From: Joe Metzger [mailto:jmetzger50@...] Sent:
Tuesday, August 01, 2006 6:20 PM Cc:nadamson@... Subject: RE: August fern workshop
I will be having a fern workshop at Fernbrook Cabin near Catoctin Mountain Park this Sunday, Aug 6. There are over 20 species of ferns at the cabin in less than a half acre of level ground. The cabin is owned by one of our (MNPS) members. I have run the workshop a number of times over the past ten or so years both at Fernbrook Cabin and at another member's house in Harford County. This Sunday there will two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Each session lasts about two hours and the sessions are more or less the same.
Its too late to get me again by e-mail so if you have any questions or problems or would like to register call me at home by 9:30 pm on or before Saturday at (410) 775-7737. I'm easiest to get ahold of late afternoons or evenings. I'll have my cell phone on Sunday. The number is (240) 285-3925. It is only on when I'm out.
Joe Metzger
PS: The Catoctin Chapter of MNPS will hold a meeting in October, probably the first or second Monday or Thursday. The tentative topic is Experiments in Winter Propagation (several types of cuttings, divisions, seeds, etc.). Everyone who attends can take one or more item home and in the spring report on how it grows.
We’re planning our next meeting of the entire group of
Cool Cities participants.
I have reserved the C. Burr Artz Library Community Room for Thursday, August 17.
I reserved the room starting at 6:00 pm. We’ll begin the meeting promptly at 6:30 this
time; hopefully we’ll finish by 8:45 so we can be out of the
room by 9:00 pm
Some Teams have already made progress, setting up meetings
with city or county officials, or contacting other local groups, individuals,
and organizations. We’ll get an update from the Teams and do some
more brainstorming of things we can do to move this initiative along.
Please let me know if you have any other agenda items.
AS a refresher, the Teams we set up include:
·APFO (no members)
·Political
·Research
·Administration and Communications
·Events and Outreach and
·TransIT
Each Team should develop some goals and strategies for how
they want to accomplish them. We can share these ideas at the meeting.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need
additional information about anything.
I will set up a Yahoo Groups e-mail list for us to use to
share information on an on-going basis. I’ll have it set up in time
for the meeting and have instructions for joining.
Please pass this e-mail on to anyone you think might be
interested in this project and bring a friend along to the meeting!
The
Catoctin Area Planning and Preservation Association
7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 23
American
Legion Post 168 Hall
8 Park Lane, Thurmont,
MD
(next
to the Post Office, in downstairs meeting room)
The Catoctin Area Planning and Preservation Association
(CAPPA) would like to announce its first public
meeting at the above time and location. Any persons interested in the
issues of land use, quality of life, and development in northern FrederickCounty
are welcome to attend.
CAPPA's mission is to promote land
use that sustains our rural communities and the natural resources, open spaces,
beauty, history and culture of the Thurmont region. It has been formed by
citizens who are concerned about planned growth in the Thurmont area.
If you have any questions prior to
the meeting, please contact the CAPPA Spokesperson, Sabrina Massett, at
301-271-4955. Please plan to attend this meeting and please invite
any of your family or friends that are interested in preserving the quality of
life that we all enjoy!
I have moved close to Blacksburg, Virginina to go to school at Virginia Tech to study entomology. Please note my new address and phone below. My apologies to those of you who receive this more than once.
I have a room about 10 miles from campus in a big old farmhouse with a guest room, so hope you'll visit.
Wishing you joy and peace.
Nancy
-- Nancy Lee Adamson 143 Caldwell Lane
Newport, VA 24128 540-544-3057 nladamson@...
Hi,
Nancy Adamson has moved to Blacksburg and I'm looking for a new housemate. My
other
housemate is also going back to school in Baltimore and so a second room will
also be
available soon.
I'm a children's book author/illustrator, quiet, a nature-lover and gardener.
Native plants
abound here.
Wonderful log house circa 1850 on 50 acres, forests, fields & ponds, quiet
secluded
setting, ski out the door. Large country kitchen w/ updated appliances;
washer/dryer
NO SMOKERS or cats
$495/mo.+ utilities. (or 2 rooms for $990)
Borders Cunningham Falls State Park
25 minutes from Frederick or Gettysburg. IDYLLIC! MUST SEE!
I can e-mail you photos or you can see them on Craig's list under Shared Housing
and
beginning with "Frederick Area".
Please e-mail this to anyone you think might be interested. Thanks!
Lynne Cherry
Call 301-416-0492
The Catoctin Chapter of the Sierra Club welcomes anyone interested in enjoying the Catoctin region of Maryland.
Sierra
Club Catoctin Group Outings
October 10 - Second Tuesday Social 6 to 8 at
Brewer's Alley: Come enjoy good discussion with fellow
outdoor lovers, as well as excellent (and discounted until 7) beer at downtown Frederick's premier
microbrewery. Look for us by the window to the left of the bar.
October 14 – Hike on the Appalachian
Trail: An 8 mile moderate hike to the Black
Rock cliffs. The 180 degree westward view here is one of the best in Maryland. If you
didn't get out as much as you wanted this summer, now is the time to go,
when the weather is cooler and the leaves are turning. Meet at 10 a.m. at the
parking area on U.S. 40 just before it crosses Rt. 70. Bring water and a lunch
or snack. Email me if you need directions or would like a ride from Frederick City area.
November 7: Don't forget to vote! Vote early and vote the
environment!
November 11 – Hike: Hike Maryland heights across from Harpers
Ferry. Details will be sent out in October.
November 14:Second Tuesday
Social 6 to 8 at Brewer's Alley: Come enjoy good discussion with
fellow outdoor lovers, as well as excellent (and discounted until 7) beer at
downtown Frederick's
premier microbrewery. Look for us by the window to the left of the bar.
Anyone interested in being an outings
leader?No experience
necessary. We need more leaders to expand our hikes and other
outings offerings. Training will be provided in ½ day classes offered
throughout the year in various locations around the area.
Environmental Stewardship is a
Value, not a Special Interest
Decided to forward this note--apologies if you've already received it. Nancy
Upcoming Monthly Meetings
"Flora of Plummers Island"
Tuesday, November 28, 7:30 pm
White Oak Library – Large Meeting Room
Join Jessie Harris, MNPS member and botanical photographer and lecturer, for a slide presentation showing some of the native plants of Plummers Island, a number of which are uncommon. "Plummers Island is a small (12-acre) wooded island in the Potomac River in Montgomery County, Maryland, separated from the Maryland shore by only a narrow channel and is nine shore miles northwest (upriver) of the White House. The island was purchased by the Washington Biologists' Field Club in 1908 [with ownership eventually passing to the National Park Service in 1961]. The island has a high rocky center...which drops down in varying degrees of steepness to floodplain on the east and south sides. The relatively large flora recorded for the island is included in the recently published Checklist of the Vascular Plants of Plummers Island, Montgomery County, Maryland by Stanwyn G. Shetler, Sylvia Stone Orli, and Marcie Beyersdorfer" (Smithsonian Institution - D.C. Flora Website).
"Annual Holiday Social & Members Share Night"
Plus Annual MNPS Business Meeting
Tuesday, December 19, 7:00 pm
White Oak Library – Large Meeting Room
Please bring your slides or PowerPoint presentation (on a disc) to present (@ 10 minutes) or photos to display to the group. A slide projector (Vivitar) and carousels will be available. Do share the images or stories of your local or distant adventures experienced within the past year. Also being an annual business meeting, our 2006 election results will be announced. Please bring holiday cookies to share. Coffee, tea, and cider will be provided. Please also consider joining us early (6:00) for the Native News mailing party!
Directions: Exit the Washington Beltway at New Hampshire Ave (exit 28). Go north about 2 miles. The library is the first building on the right, once you have passed under Route 29, just after the Sears store.
Greater Baltimore Chapter Meeting
The Greater Baltimore Chapter will meet on Wednesday, November 15 at 7:30 pm at the Irvine Nature Center. Check the MNPS website for speaker and topic.
Fall/Early Winter Field Trips
Plant Conservation Lunch n' Learn
Lecture and Hiking Tour of Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Speaker: Dr. Gary Krupnick, Smithsonian Botanical Researcher
Hike leader: Karen McDonald
Date: Wednesday, November 1 Time: 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Dr. Gary Krupnick, of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, will present his new book "Plant Conservation: A Natural History Approach" during a brown bag lunch lecture. Following, MNPS member and Education Outreach coordinator for SERC, Karen McDonald will lead us on a 1.5 mile guided hike on the SERC property, highlighting native orchids, ferns, marsh plants along the Rhode River, and a small island populated by American chestnut trees.
Directions: From Central Avenue in Edgewater, Maryland: Follow Central Ave (Md. 214) east to stoplight at Md. 468 (Muddy Creek Road). Turn right (south). Proceed about 1 mile, then turn left (east) at the SERC sign on the corner of Contees Wharf Road. Proceed 0.8 mile on gravel road to SERC sign, turn right onto paved road. Continue past the gate and TAKE AND IMMEDIATE LEFT. The REED EDUCATION CENTER is a GRAY BUILDING BY THE WATER. For more detailed directions, see the SERC website: http://www.serc.si.edu/public_programs/directions.jsp
Cost: $8.50 per person – please bring cash or make checks payable to MNPS.
Bring: Participants can bring a bag lunch to eat during the lecture. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for hiking.
Note: RSVP suggested, but not required.
Contact: Leslie Hunter-Cario - leave a message at 410-463-2890.
Civil War Fort Sites in the Washington, D.C. Region (56th in the Series) – Fort Totten
Leaders:
Mary Pat Rowan and Lou Aronica
Date: Sunday, November 5 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fort Totten is one of the most interesting Terrace Gravel sites in Washington. The upland part of the site is virtually devoid of invasive plants and it has one of the most interesting stands of native azaleas and huckleberries with some lowbush blueberry mixed in.
Directions: Meet at Fort Totten Drive near Crittenden Street NE. Park on the street and gather on the meadow near the signed entrance to the Fort Park.
Bring: Water and lunch.
Note: Easy to moderate walk. Light drizzle is fine but canceled if pouring rain.
Civil War Fort Sites in the Washington, D.C. Region (57th in the Series) – Fort De Russy
Leaders:
Mary Pat Rowan and Lou Aronica
Date: Sunday, December 3 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We will return to Ft. De Russy in Rock Creek Park and investigate the terrace gravel high ground.
Directions: Go to the intersection of Military Road and Oregon Avenue in Northwest Washington, D.C. Take Oregon Ave north to the intersection with Tennyson Street NW. Turn west onto Tennyson and park on the street there. We will gather and take park paths to Fort De Russy.
Bring: Water and lunch.
Note: Easy to moderate walk. Light drizzle or snow is fine but canceled if pouring rain.
Date: Saturday, December 23 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Celebrate the season in one of Maryland's finest remaining old-age forests. We will walk from historic Mount Aventine into the old-growth Shell-Marl Ravine Forest section overlooking the Potomac River. We will see a great diversity of old-age trees, including chinquapin, pagoda, northern red, and other oaks; pignut, sweet pignut, mockernut, and bitternut hickories; tulip tree; basswood; white ash; sassafras; hackberry and dwarf hackberry; and others. Directions: Take Indian Head Highway (Rt. 210) south from the Capital Beltway (495) approximately 21 miles. After you pass the intersection at traffic light of Livingston Road - Old Marshall Hall Road and Rt. 210 at Bryans Road (a McDonald's, Burger King, and shopping center will be on your right), stay in right lane and look for half-right onto Chapman Landing Road app. 1-2 miles from intersection. (Ignore the several prior crossings of different Livington Roads along Indian Head Highway many miles back in Prince Georges County.) Take Chapman Landing Road for a couple of miles and look for entrance to state park (entrance to Mt. Aventine) on right. Park in small parking lot outside fenced area. We will meet at parking area.
Bring: Lunch or snacks and water. Wear sturdy shoes.
Note: Moderate walk with an occasional, fairly steep up and down grade, although we do not walk on fragile or dangerous slopes and will not walk in wet areas.
Civil War Fort Sites in the Washington, D.C. Region (58th in the Series) – Fort Dupont
Leaders:
Mary Pat Rowan and Lou Aronica
Date: Sunday, January 7 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Again to Ft. Dupont where we have been participating in a butterfly survey this summer. We will take a different direction than in the past few trips and discover anew the wonders of Ft. Dupont.
Directions: We will meet at the parking lot of the Ft. Dupont Activity Center off Randall Circle. Randall Circle is on Minnesota Avenue SE at Massachusetts Avenue SE; access via East Capital Street and go south on Minnesota Ave to Randall Circle. Or, take I-295 from the Beltway north to Pennsylvania Ave SE and turn north on Minnesota Ave until you get to Randall Circle.
Bring: Water and lunch.
Note: Easy to moderate walk. Light drizzle or snow is fine but canceled if pouring rain.
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Chris Hodge <chrishodge@...> Date: Oct 22, 2006 7:59 PM
Subject: Election Endorsements, Hikes and More To: Chris Hodge <chrishodge@...>
Attached is the current Sierra Club Catoctin Group schedule.
It is also pasted below.
Hope to see you on a hike or at a social. Don't
forget to vote November 7.
October 26 Candidates Forum on the Environment:
Thorpewood 7 to 9 p.m. This isn't a Sierra Club event but we strongly
recommend it. Frederick
County school students
have organized the only candidates' debate with a focus on the
environment. Come show the students your support and show the candidates that
voters care about their positions on the environment. Thorpewood is a
beautiful place out in the country near Thurmont. For directions and more
details, contact Hanna Poffenbarger at 301 639 4661 or hjpoff1989@....
November 7: Don't forget to
vote! Vote early and vote the environment!
Sierra Club endorsements:
Frederick County Commissioners: Lenny
Thompson (R), Jan Gardner (D), Kai Hagen (D), Dave Gray (R), and Dick Floyd (D)
Carroll County Commissioners: Julia Gouge, Dean Minnich, Vincent
Dipietro
November 11 – Hike
Maryland Heights followed by optional
dinner in Harpers Ferry. Moderately
difficult. This is a fairly challenging loop hike of
about 6 miles with a 1300 foot elevation change, in the Maryland
Heights, across from Harpers
Ferry. There are some outstanding views of the confluence of the
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and Harpers Ferry,
as well as some old fortifications to explore. We'll meet at 12 noon. at
the trailhead. For those who are interested, we'll dine at The Secret Six
Tavern in Harpers Ferry afterward. Please email me at chrishodge@...
if you plan
to attend dinner.
Bring water and a snack and wear sturdy hiking shoes.
Directions: 340 south to 180. Turn right on Sandy Hook Road, pass under
bridge, then go 1 mile to small parking area on right, at trailhead. This
is a small parking area, so it is best to carpool. If it is full, there
are a couple of other areas along Sandy
Hook Road to pull over. Alternative
parking, especially if you are staying for dinner: Stay on 340 to Harpers Ferry
and park in lower Harpers Ferry by the train
station. Walk across the foot bridge, then go north (left) on the C&O
towpath a short ways. Cross the canal on the small bridge and the trailhead is
just across the road.
November 14:Second Tuesday Social
6 to 8 at Brewer's Alley: Come celebrate the election results with fellow
outdoor lovers at downtown Frederick's
premier microbrewery. Look for us by the window to the left of the bar.
December 9: Hike
Gambrill Park.
Easy hike with optional extension to make it a moderate hike. Meet at 10 a.m.
at the lower parking lot. Bring water, appropriate shoes, and a snack.
Directions: Route 40 West to Gambrill
Park Rd. Go right, parking lot is on the right
about a mile after entering the park.
December 12: Second Tuesday Social 6 to 8 at
Brewer's Alley: Come enjoy good discussion with fellow
outdoor lovers, as well as excellent (and discounted until 7) beer at downtown Frederick's premier
microbrewery. Look for us by the window to the left of the bar.
Please email me if you plan to join a hike (although you are welcome to
just show up). Also feel free to email if you'd like to carpool or have any
questions or suggestions. chrishodge@...
Anyone interested in being an outings
leader?No experience
necessary. We need more leaders to expand our hikes and other outings
offerings. Training will be provided in ½ day classes offered throughout the
year in various locations around the area.
-- Nancy Lee Adamson 143 Caldwell Lane Newport, VA 24128 540-544-3057 nladamson@...
Dear Catoctin Chapter folks, While I don't know of plans for the Catoctin Chapter, the western Maryland groups has put together a neat program for 2007 and you all may be interested. It's available at
www.mdflora.org under the chapter info, and I'm pasting it below. Kevin Dodge, their speaker in February is a very funny and knowledgeable wildlife guy, head of the local college department. Chris Pax is one of our members. The newest Baltimore checkspot habitat discovery was very close to Frederick, so all of the talks so far planned would be of interest to you. Best wishes, Nancy
Dear Western Maryland folks, If you forward announcements to me at nladamson@..., I'll be happy to post them, or if one of you would like to join the CatoctinMNPS listserv, you could post directly. You don't have to join yahoogroups, if you want to join the listserv--just let me know you'd like to be added and you don't have to go through the signup interface.
Western Mountains Chapter
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.
The Western Mountains Chapter of Maryland Native Plant Society has
lined up several terrific speakers for our meetings in 2007. Actual
program titles and descriptions will be available shortly, but in the
meantime please mark your calendars for the following Tuesday evenings:
February 20, 2007: Kevin Dodge (topic to be determined)
April 17, 2007: Pat Durkin (the Baltimore checkerspot recovery program)
June 19, 2007: Chris Pax (landscaping with native plants)
August 21, 2007: (speaker to be announced at a later date)
October 16, 2007: (speaker to be announced at a later date)
Each presentation will begin immediately following a short business meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
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.
For more information: contact Liz McDowell (info@... or 301-895-3686) or Cheryl Lough (cklough3@...
or 301-616-7983).
February 10 Saturday 10 a.m. – Hike Catoctin Park and Cunningham Falls.
This Sierra Club and Maryland Native Plant Society co-sponsored hike
will also feature some "lite" plant ID--great for beginners or for
those mostly interested in getting out and stretching legs, with just
a little bit of plant lore thrown in for fun. It's a 7 to 8 mile hike
through deciduous and pine forest. We'll visit Cunningham Falls and
some overlooks with excellent views. A moderate hike with some fairly
steep and rocky trails and about 1,200 feet of elevation change. Meet
at the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitors' Center off on the north side
of MD 77 a few minutes before 10 a.m. Bring a snack or lunch and water
as well as appropriate hiking shoes. Dress in layers. For more
information email mdhiker2@....
----- Original Message -----
From: nancy lee adamson
To: chrispax@...;Iris Mars;Meghan Tice;Kar yn Molines
Sent: 1/19/2007 2:51:41 AM
Subject: Re: posting the co-hosted hike
Hi, Chris, I usually send info to Iris Mars, who adds it to the web,
Meghan Tice, who would add it to the newsletter if you gave her
adequate notice and Karyn Molines, who may send an e-mail notice.
Also, there's the local Catoctin listserv. If you're not already on
that, I can add you and then you can post directly to the Catoctin
MNPS listserv. I'm afraid it's not that large because people think
they have to join yahoo in order to join the listserv. They don't.
They can ask me to add them. I'm cc'ing them. Chris Hodge sends to
the Sierra Club listserv. Nancy
If you dont' want to be on the Catoctin MNPS listserv, just forward
the note to me and I'll post it.
On 1/18/07, Christina Pax <chrispax@...> wrote:
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>
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> Hi Nancy,
>
> Looks like Chris and I will be doing a hike together in February. Could you
tell me who you had been sending the Sierra Club hike announcements to, in the
native plant world?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
>
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Dear Catoctin MNPS folks, I am forwarding this note from the Western Maryland Chapter. Kevin Dodge is a terrific speaker. They have some other nice programs planned for outside later in the season, too. Nancy
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Boyer & McDowell <lizabeth@...> Date: Feb 7, 2007 11:48 AM Subject: Native Plant Feb Meeting
To: Ron Boyer & Liz McDowell <lizabeth@...>
Please note:
If you have received this notice regarding the next meeting of the MNPS Western Mountains Chapter (as well as other upcoming native plant happenings) in error, please let us know by sending a reply email with the caption "Remove" in the Subject line.
Your name will promptly be removed from our list.
Kevin Dodge to Discuss Winter Tree Identification with
Western Mountains Chapter of Maryland Native Plant Society
The Western Mountains Chapter of Maryland Native Plant Society will hold its regular meeting at the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg on Tuesday February 20
th at 7 pm.The guest speaker will be Kevin Dodge, Director of the Natural Resources and Wildlife Technology Program at Garrett College.
Dodge will give a presentation called "Bark, Buds, and Bundle Scars:Winter Tree Identification".His program will begin immediately following the regular business meeting.
The public is welcome to attend.
For many, recognition of different kinds of trees is easy during the summer when the leaves are present, but becomes much more daunting after the leaves fall.
Kevin Dodge's presentation will help folks become more comfortable with identification of trees during the winter.After introducing the features of trees most useful for winter identification, he will demonstrate how to use a combination of characteristics to identify some of the more common deciduous trees of our region during the winter months.
Since 1987, Kevin Dodge has worked at Garrett College where he is Professor of Wildlife and Biology.He teaches various courses in natural history and ecology, including Wildlife Biology, Dendrology, Herbaceous Plant Identification, Herpetology, and General Ecology.
His courses emphasize field experience, and many classes include field trips to other parts of the mid-Atlantic/Central Appalachian region.Dodge's past research focused on habitat use by wood warblers on Isle Royale National Park and the impact of gypsy moth-induced habitat change on forest birds in eastern West Virginia.
At Garrett College, Kevin Dodge and his students have studied the breeding biology, habitat use, and fall migration of northern saw-whet owls since 1991.He also studies the impact of acid mine drainage and its mitigation on wetland plants and animals.
Dodge is actively involved in natural resources issues in Garrett County and the surrounding area.He is a member of the Savage River State Forest Citizens' Advisory Board, the Youghiogheny River Watershed Association, and the Allegheny Highlands Conservancy.
Kevin Dodge lives in Bittinger, Maryland with his wife, Carolina, and his daughter, Rhiannon.
Directions to the program: 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.
The Maryland Native Plant Society
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 Cheryl Lough at 301-616-7983 or
cklough3@..., 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 February 7, 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
Feb 20
Appalachian Laboratory at 7 pm
Bark, Buds, and Bundle Scars: Winter Tree Identification
Speaker - Kevin Dodge, Director of the Natural Resources and Wildlife Technology Program at Garrett College
For many, recognition of different kinds of trees is easy during the summer when the leaves are present, but becomes much more daunting after the leaves fall. Kevin's presentation will help folks become more comfortable with identification of trees during the winter. After introducing the features of trees most useful for winter identification, he will demonstrate how to use a combination of characteristics to identify some of the more common deciduous trees of our region during the winter months. 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.
March 15
Route 40 Elementary School at 7 pm
Alien Invasion
Speaker - Liz McDowell, Environmental Specialist and Co-owner of Elk Ridge NatureWorks
It was just a trickle at first, so no one noticed. Now it's a raging torrent that seems impossible to stop. Aliens have invaded our forests, parks, backyards, and even our homes. Where did they come from? When did they arrive? How will they change our world? These and other questions will be answered as Liz discusses the exotic invasive species in the Savage River watershed and how these fungi, plants and animals impact the local ecosystem. Her program will immediately follow SRWA business meeting.
Directions: Savage River Watershed Association bimonthly meetings are held at Route 40 Elementary School. The school is located at 17764 National Pike a few miles west of Frostburg in Garrett County.
For more information contact Laura Haynes at 301-689-6104 orlhaynes@..., Ron Boyer at 301-895-3686 or
info@..., or Jeff Conner at 301-777-9383 or
jeffconner@....
April 13
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@....
April 17
New Germany State Park at 7 pm
Saving Maryland's Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly
Speaker - Pat Durkin, Founder and Director of the Baltimore Checkerspot Restoration Project
When the beautiful orange-and-black checkered Baltimore Checkerspot was named Maryland's official state insect in 1973, the butterfly was common in much of Maryland in its upland, wet meadow habitat. Since then, however, the species has dwindled precipitously through the Mid-Atlantic, the consequences of development pressures, deer over-population, gypsy moth control, and other factors. Once known in 15 Maryland counties, the butterfly has recently been found in only five. Pat will discuss the Baltimore Checkerspot's fascinating natural history, its larval host plants and what is being done to improve its outlook in Maryland and the region. Her program will begin immediately following a brief MNPS chapter business meeting.
Directions: From I-68 take exit 22 and follow signs for New Germany State Park. Turn left into the park onto McAndrews Hill Road. The meeting will be held in the lakehouse. Parking is available in Lots # 4 or 5; there are also handicap accessible parking spaces at the lakehouse.
May 12 & 13
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@....
May 26 & 27
Elk Ridge NatureWorks from 9 am to 3 pm
Plant It & They Will Come!
(See previous description).
June 15
Bear Pen Wildlands from 9 am to noon
Battling Botanical Bullies (See previous description)
June 19
Appalachian Laboratory at 7 pm
Title to be announces
Speaker - Chris Pax, Pax Garden Design
Chris will be speaking about landscaping with native plants. A full description will be available shortly.
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!
(See previous description)
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 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.
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)
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.
fyi. I believe this will be coled by Chris Pax and is cosponsored by MNPS, but that may have been a different trip...nancy
Greetings!
Sierra Club Catoctin
Upcoming Events
Hike tomorrow starting 10 a.m. at Catoctin National Park Visitors Center. We'll hike to the iced over waterfall, through snowy woods and to some great overlooks.
Second Tuesday Social and dinner meeting at Isabella's on Market Street downtown Frederick, from 6:30 to whenever. Come discuss all things outdoors and/or environmental with like minded people.
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Boyer & McDowell <lizabeth@...> Date: Feb 20, 2007 7:36 AM
Subject: Native Plant Mtg Tonight To: Ron Boyer & Liz McDowell <lizabeth@...>
Kevin Dodge to Discuss Winter Tree Identification with
Western Mountains Chapter of Maryland Native Plant Society
The Western Mountains Chapter of Maryland Native Plant Society will hold its regular meeting at the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg on Tuesday February 20
th at 7 pm.The guest speaker will be Kevin Dodge, Director of the Natural Resources and Wildlife Technology Program at Garrett College.
Dodge will give a presentation called "Bark, Buds, and Bundle Scars:Winter Tree Identification".His program will begin immediately following the regular business meeting.
The public is welcome to attend.
For many, recognition of different kinds of trees is easy during the summer when the leaves are present, but becomes much more daunting after the leaves fall.
Kevin Dodge's presentation will help folks become more comfortable with identification of trees during the winter.After introducing the features of trees most useful for winter identification, he will demonstrate how to use a combination of characteristics to identify some of the more common deciduous trees of our region during the winter months.
Since 1987, Kevin Dodge has worked at Garrett College where he is Professor of Wildlife and Biology.He teaches various courses in natural history and ecology, including Wildlife Biology, Dendrology, Herbaceous Plant Identification, Herpetology, and General Ecology.
His courses emphasize field experience, and many classes include field trips to other parts of the mid-Atlantic/Central Appalachian region.Dodge's past research focused on habitat use by wood warblers on Isle Royale National Park and the impact of gypsy moth-induced habitat change on forest birds in eastern West Virginia.
At Garrett College, Kevin Dodge and his students have studied the breeding biology, habitat use, and fall migration of northern saw-whet owls since 1991.He also studies the impact of acid mine drainage and its mitigation on wetland plants and animals. Dodge is actively involved in natural resources issues in Garrett County and the surrounding area.He is a member of the Savage River State Forest Citizens' Advisory Board, the Youghiogheny River Watershed Association, and the Allegheny Highlands Conservancy.
Kevin Dodge lives in Bittinger, Maryland with his wife, Carolina, and his daughter, Rhiannon.
Directions to the program:
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.
The Maryland Native Plant Society
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 Cheryl Lough at 301-616-7983 or
cklough3@..., Liz McDowell at 301-895-3686 or
info@..., or visit the chapter web site at www.mdflora.org/chapters.
The site now features * a web based demonstration of a Lucid based key * an illustrated glossary to select genera of sedges, grasses and orchids
* fact sheets to accompany all listed above * many high quality images * Google interactive mapping for distribution data
Keys currently available
* Carex - 500 species of North America * Platanthera - all of the 33 species present in North America
* Poaceae - with complete North American keys to:
* Panicum * Dichanthelium * Bromus * Pooid Genera of North America * Many others
fyi ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Boyer & McDowell <lizabeth@...> Date: Mar 2, 2007 9:14 AM
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 Brian Boyd at 301-501-0684 or
baboyd7@... and 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 March 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
April 13
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@....
April 14
Cranesville Swamp in Garrett County from 10 am to 4 pm
Spruce Planting Workday 2
Help The Nature Conservancy plant spruce seedlings rescued from a West Virginia right-of-way and replant them in Cranesville Swamp Spruce Preserve on a beautiful north-facing slope that used to be covered with spruce before intensive logging striped them from the landscape.
This is the last year of their 5-year Global ReLeaf grant, so it may be your last chance to help them get these trees in the ground!The work area is on a hillside, so you can hike up as far as you'd like to go, or just stay down near the cars.
Children as young as fourth-graders do a great job, and kids of any age are welcome to come along just for the fun of it.Sign up at
dlandau@...
Speaker - Pat Durkin, Founder and Director of the Baltimore Checkerspot Restoration Project
When the beautiful orange-and-black checkered Baltimore Checkerspot was named Maryland�s official state insect in 1973, the butterfly was common in much of Maryland in its upland, wet meadow habitat. Since then, however, the species has dwindled precipitously through the Mid-Atlantic, the consequences of development pressures, deer over-population, gypsy moth control, and other factors. Once known in 15 Maryland counties, the butterfly has recently been found in only five. Pat will discuss the Baltimore Checkerspot�s fascinating natural history, its larval host plants and what is being done to improve its outlook in Maryland and the region. Her program will begin immediately following a brief MNPS chapter business meeting.
Directions: From I-68 take exit 22 and follow signs for New Germany State Park. Turn left into the park onto McAndrews Hill Road. The meeting will be held in the lakehouse. Parking is available in Lots # 4 or 5; there are also handicap accessible parking spaces at the lakehouse.
May 12 & 13
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@....
May 26 & 27
Elk Ridge NatureWorks from 9 am to 3 pm
Plant It & They Will Come!
(See previous description).
June 15
Bear Pen Wildlands from 9 am to noon
Battling Botanical Bullies (
See previous description)
June 16
New Germany State Park
The Appalachian Center for Ethnobotanical Studies
This will be an all day workshop; more information will be available shortly.
June 19
Appalachian Laboratory at 7 pm
Title to be announces
Speaker - Chris Pax, Pax Garden Design
Chris will be speaking about landscaping with native plants. A full description will be available shortly.
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!
(See previous description)
July 19
Route 40 Elementary School at 7 pm
Alien Invasion
Speaker - Liz McDowell, Environmental Specialist and Co-owner of Elk Ridge NatureWorks
It was just a trickle at first, so no one noticed. Now it�s a raging torrent that seems impossible to stop. Aliens have invaded our forests, parks, backyards, and even our homes. Where did they come from? When did they arrive? How will they change our world? These and other questions will be answered as Liz discusses the exotic invasive species in the Savage River watershed and how these fungi, plants and animals impact the local ecosystem. Her program will immediately follow SRWA business meeting.
Directions: Savage River Watershed Association bimonthly meetings are held at Route 40 Elementary School. The school is located at 17764 National Pike a few miles west of Frostburg in Garrett County.
For more information contact Laura Haynes at 301-689-6104 orlhaynes@...
, Ron Boyer at 301-895-3686 orinfo@..., or Jeff Conner at 301-777-9383 or jeffconner@....
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 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.
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.
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Christina Pax <chrispax@...> Date: May 7, 2007 10:28 PM
Subject: Sierra Club-MNPS joint hike
Saturday June 23: Hike Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve in PA. This is a beautiful park in the PA mountains near Ski Liberty with a variety of habitats to explore, including wet and dry woodlands, ponds, pristine meandering mountain streams and wetlands. This 6 to 7 mile hike is a joint sponsor between the Maryland Native Plant Society and Sierra Club, and will include some interesting plant identifications as well as some great exercise.
We leave at 10 a.m. from the parking area Bring plenty of water, a lunch and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Strawberry Hill parking is at 1537 Mt Hope Rd Fairfield, PA 17320. Directions and more information can be found at www.strawberryhill.org. Try to carpool. Email Chris at
mdhiker2@....
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Boyer & McDowell <lizabeth@...> Date: Jun 5, 2007 9:42 AM
Subject: Native Plant Happenings To: Ron Boyer & Liz McDowell <lizabeth@...>
Please note:
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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
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.
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Sierra Club Catoctin Group <mdhiker2@...> Date: Jun 10, 2007 11:19 AM
Subject: Waste Reduction Forum, Tuesday Social, Hike To: nladamson@...
Please join us for our get togethor at Isabella's this Tuesday, for our hike on the 23rd, and don't miss the Waste Reduction Forum at the Frederick Library at 6:30 Tuesday June 26.
Sierra Club Catoctin Group (Frederick, Washington, Carroll Counties)
Waste Reduction Forum Tuesday June 26 7 PM
Frederick Library C. Burr Artz Community Room
BROADEN OUR VISION BEYOND BURY IT OR BURN IT
According to the R.W. Beck report commissioned in 2005, Frederick County's residential recycling rate is less than 15%. Only 50% of residents have curbside recycling provided. And no recycling service is provided to businesses and institutions.
Useful materials are filling up our landfill at an alarming rate. Does this mean that it's time for a waste incinerator? The Sierra Club, Friends of Frederick County, The Unitarian Universalist Green Committee and other concerned citizens of Frederick County would like to explore alternatives to burning our trash.
This method of waste disposal squanders resources and could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars to pay off the bonds. With comprehensive recycling and source reduction we could:
Save more energy than is produced through burning.
Prevent excessive mining, forest destruction and pollution from the manufacture of products from virgin materials.
Nurture crops through composting of food and other organic waste materials.
Invigorate the local economy through recycling jobs and possibly jobs in designing products that are easy to recycle or to make from recycled materials.
Save ourselves from going into debt.
Please join us on June 26th at 7pm at the C. Burr Artz Community Room. We will be discussing comprehensive recycling programs that are succeeding in other communities. Neil Seldman, founder and president of the Institute for Local Self Reliance, will offer us the benefit of his over 30 years' experience in maximizing recycling programs. Frederick County is at a crossroads. We will also have an open discussion to hear ideas from the community on other ways to reduce waste.We need to learn how to solve our waste issues by recognizing that there are resources in our trash that are too good to bury or burn.
For more information: Sally Sorbello 301 694-3613; Chris Hodge mdhiker2@...
June 12 Second Tuesday at Isabella's
Tuesday, June 12, 6:30 p.m. Second Tuesday Social and Informal Meeting. Isabella's Restaurant and Tapas Bar., Frederick
Come for drinks and/or dinner. This is a good chance to meet fellow outdoor lovers and environmentalists, as well as make suggestions for Sierra Club activities you'd like to see. Isabella's is in downtown Frederick on the East side of Market Street between Patrick and Church. For garage parking, go right on Church then take an immediate left into the garage. We'll be at a table in the back. RSVP appreciated but not required. For more information email
mdhiker2@....
HIKE
Saturday June 23: Hike Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve in PA. This is a beautiful park in the PA mountains near Ski Liberty with a variety of habitats to explore, including wet and dry woodlands, ponds, pristine meandering mountain streams and wetlands.
We leave at 10 a.m. from the parking area Bring plenty of water, a lunch and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Strawberry Hill parking is at 1537 Mt Hope Rd Fairfield, PA 17320. Directions and more information can be found at
http://www.strawberryhill.org/strawberryhill/index.html Try and carpool. Email Chris at
mdhiker2@....
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---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Boyer & McDowell <lizabeth@...> Date: Aug 19, 2007 7:32 AM
Subject: Upcoming Native Plant Meeting To: Ron Boyer & Liz McDowell <lizabeth@...>
Please note:
If you have received this notice regarding upcoming native plant happenings in error, please let us know by sending a reply email with the caption "Remove" in the Subject line.
Your name will promptly be removed from our list.
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 Brian Boyd at 301-501-0684 or
baboyd7@... and 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 August 19, 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
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 for a 'virtual' plant swap (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
Cheat River near Albright, WV
Japanese Knotweed Removal
Friends of the Cheat need adult volunteers to help eradicate Japanese knotweed from their 12 acre festival site along the Cheat River near Albright.
The Mountaineer Challenge Academy will be sending ten youth to work side-by-side with adults. They need 5 adult volunteers to apply Rodeo herbicide to the cut stalks as the kids use loppers to cut the stalks close to the ground. Rodeo is a glyphosphate herbicide and will not be aerosolized, just placed into the cut stem with the tip of the backpack sprayer hose.
For more information or to volunteer please contact Sally Wilts, Administrative Assistant for Friends of the Cheat at 304-329-3621.
For more information or to volunteer please contact Sally Wilts, Administrative Assistant for Friends of the Cheat at 304-329-3621.
August 25 & 26
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@....
September 15 & 16
Elk Ridge NatureWorks from 9 am to 3 pm
Plant It & They Will Come!(See previous description)
September 29-30
Frostburg State University Compton Hall & surrounding region
Climate Change: Global Effects, Local Impacts Western Maryland's Flora – At Risk?
Annual Conference of Maryland Native Plant Society
The annual conference includes speakers and field trips.This year the conference is being co-sponsored by the Department of Biology, Frostburg State University.
Registration fees do apply.For more information or to register contact Beth Johnson 301-949-6338 or
bajohnsonjohnson@...
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.
-- Nancy Adamson Doctoral Student Entomology Department 216A Price Hall, MC 0319
Blacksburg, VA 24061 tel: 540-231-6498 email: nladamson@...
Dear Catoctin MNPS members,
I apologize for the spam you have received and have converted the
group to a moderated list. I realize there have not been many
postings about events and encourage you to use the list to announce
hikes and other events of interest to the group.
The western Maryland chapter is active and you can join their
listserv, as well.
I know many of you would like to meet and develop a program
schedule. Since we do have the listserv, it would be fairly easy to
initiate such a meeting. You don't have to be an "expert" for this,
just interested in taking a little time to find a space to meet or
plan a trip. In general, Joe Metzger is very generous with his time,
should you want to plan a trip and need a plant guru. Because he
doesn't have email at home, he may not respond right away, but he
really loves helping with hikes, so just give him a little extra time
to respond if you seek his help.
Wish I were closer and could get you all together and go for a hike.
The witch hazel is already blooming here in the higher elevation
mountains! Stiff aster is not uncommon and is just about to bloom,
too.
Anyway, wishing you well. We'll see how the moderated group works
out. It just means you have to contact me before being able to join
the group, but once you're approved, then you can post to the group.
Nancy
Dear MNPS Catoctin Chapter folks, Sorry for the delay in forwarding this. Please note the hike this Saturday and one in November. Sometimes Chris Pax co-leads for MNPS. Happy hiking! Nancy
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From: Sierra Club Catoctin Group <mdhiker2@...> Date: Sep 7, 2007 2:21 PM Subject: Second Tuesday and Hike
To: nladamson@...
Tuesday, Sept 11, 6:30 p.m. Second Tuesday Social and Informal Meeting. Isabella's Restaurant and Tapas Bar., Frederick
Come for drinks and/or dinner. This is a good chance to meet fellow outdoor lovers and environmentalists, as well as make suggestions for Sierra Club activities you'd like to see. Isabella's Is all non smoking and is in downtown Frederick on the East side of Market Street between Patrick and Church. For garage parking, go right on Church then take an immediate left into the garage. We'll be at a table in the back. RSVP appreciated but not required. For more information email
mdhiker2@....
Future Second Tuesdays: October 9; November 13
HIKE
Mark these dates for future hikes:
September 29, Saturday 10 a.m. - Hike Sugarloaf Mountain.
A moderately strenuous 5 mile hike; a good portion of it going up or down. Sugarloaf has a number of excellent views and interesting rock formations.
Meet at the West View parking area at Sugarloaf.Bring water and a lunch or snack and wear appropriate hiking shoes.From Frederick take 270 South to exit 22 to MD 109 S.
Follow for 3 miles then turn right on Comus Rd.After 2.4 miles take a right into Sugarloaf Mountain Park, follow this road up the mountain, past the East view parking to the West View parking.
Meet by the shelter area. For more information email mdhiker2@...
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November 10, Saturday 2 p.m. Hike Maryland Heights followed by optional dinner in Harpers Ferry.
December 8, Saturday 10 a.m.Hike the Appalachian Trail in western Maryland.
MARYLAND JAMBOREE OCTOBER 19 - 21
Drumming around the great outdoor bonfire, hikes, seminars, lots of food and more. The much awaited, every other year Maryland wide Sierra Club Jamboree will be held right here at
Catoctin National Park in a beautiful forest setting with rustic cabins, Friday evening Oct. 19 through Sunday the 21st. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow Sierra Clubbers from around the State. More information can be found on the web site at http://maryland.sierraclub.org/
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From: Kathy Bilton <kathy@...>
Date: Oct 3, 2007 11:28 AM
Subject: (BSW) Field Trip -- Rock Creek Park, D.C., 2:00 p.m. Sat Nov
3, 2007 (fwd)
To: Botanical Society <terr60@...>
Bot. Soc. Wash. Kids & Everyone Field Trip -- Rock Creek Park, D.C., 2:00
p.m. Sat Nov 3, 2007.
Full announcement is at http://www.botsoc.org/rockcreek.html, text only
(no links) below:
**********
Botanical Society of Washington
Kids & Everyone Field Trip
Rock Creek Park, D.C.
Fall-Foliage Diversity, Bedrock Geology,
and a Biogeographic Question
Saturday November 3rd, 2007, 2:00 p.m.
Larry Morse
Field Trip Leader
The Botanical Society of Washington is planning an easy-going field trip
for kids, old-timers, and everyone else to the Pierce Mill area of Rock
Creek Park (Washington, D.C.) on Saturday November 3rd, 2007, starting at
2:00 p.m.
Rock Creek cuts deeply into the complex Piedmont bedrock here; a geologist
may be able to join us to help relate bedrock, landforms, and vegetation.
Fall colors should be conspicuous along the easy trails, and kids (and
others) will have the chance to study fallen leaves and fruits and match
them with nearby trees. We will particularly watch for stands of one
familiar tree species, native nearby, which may (or may not) be native in
the District itself.
* * *
Meet at the NPS Visitor Center at Pierce Mill at 2:00 p.m. By car, from
Connecticut Ave., take Tilden St. for ½ mile east (and steeply downhill) to
the old mill; Tilden is north of Porter and south of Van Ness and
Albemarle. By Metro, exit at Van Ness/UDC, and walk south on Conn. to
Tilden, then east down into the Park.
Topo: TopoZone Pierce Mill Street Map & Aerial:
MapQuest Tilden NPS Park Info: Rock Creek
D.C. Piedmont Geology Intro: Zoo Geol Examples: Pied DC NVCC Rock
Dates & Events (Tech.): Tonalite
* * *
Please direct any questions and/or RSVP likely participation to Larry Morse
at:
Larry.E.Morse@... or at (202)-543-2488. BSW field
trips are open to the interested public.
-- LEM 2 Oct 200
--
Nancy Adamson
Doctoral Student
Entomology Department
216A Price Hall, MC 0319
Blacksburg, VA 24061
tel: 540-231-6498
email: nladamson@...
Even if you're not a Sierra Club member, the Jamboree is a very nice way to spend time in the Catoctins. Very nice group and neat programs in a beautiful setting, with great food!
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From: Sierra Club Catoctin Group <mdhiker2@...> Date: Oct 7, 2007 10:10 PM Subject: Second Tuesday, Jamboree, Incinerator in Frederick? No Way!
To: nladamson@...
Hikes, seminars, plant ID walks, bonfires, lots of food and the chance to meet and connect with fellow outdoor lovers and environmentalists from around Maryland in a beautiful forest setting. The much awaited, every other year Maryland wide Sierra Club Jamboree will be held right here at Catoctin National Park Friday evening Oct. 19 through Sunday the 21st. More information can be found on the web site at:
Tuesday, October 9, 6:30 p.m. Second Tuesday Social and Informal Meeting. Isabella's Restaurant and Tapas Bar., Frederick
Come for drinks and/or dinner. This is a good chance to meet fellow outdoor lovers and environmentalists, as well as make suggestions for Sierra Club activities you'd like to see. Isabella's Is all non smoking and is in downtown Frederick on the East side of Market Street between Patrick and Church. For garage parking, go right on Church then take an immediate left into the garage. We'll be at a table in the back. RSVP appreciated but not required. For more information email
mdhiker2@....
Future Second Tuesdays: October 9; November 13
FREDERICK COUNTY RESIDENTS: SEND AN EMAIL TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ASKING THE INCINERATOR MEETINGS TAKE PLACE IN THE EVENING
It seems the decision to put a garbage burning incinerator in Frederick County has been made in secret, not with the public scrutiny and input such an important decision needs. The better alternative is waste reduction and recycling. This is proven technology and is being done in many areas around the country. Incineration is being pushed by special interests who stand to make huge profits from it. At the very least, the meetings should be held at times that working people can attend. Please write an email, or call, the commissioners. See sample email below.
Dear Commissioners Gardner, Thompson, Gray, Hagen, and Jenkins:
I am writing to request that the upcoming meeting on waste management options in Frederick County be postponed from the October 22 morning meeting and held in the evening at a later date. The push to put an incinerator in this county has not been done with the public scrutiny or input that this critical decision needs. This leaves a bad impression, particularly as this Board was elected in good part by a public wanting more openness and less influence from special interests.
We have also not seen any comparisons on costs, benefits and health and environmental impacts comparing incineration side by side with comprehensive waste reduction and recycling. As this process moves forward, please make every attempt to proceed with full openness and with public input. Also, all past and future contacts between representatives of the incinerator industry, or there paid consultants, and County staff need to be fully disclosed.
HIKES
There will be many hiking opportunities at the Jamboree Saturday October 20 and Sunday October 21 at Catoctin National Park and Cunningham Falls.
Mark these dates for future hikes:
November 10, Saturday 2 p.m. Hike Maryland Heights followed by optional dinner in Harpers Ferry.
December 8, Saturday 10 a.m.Hike the Appalachian Trail in western Maryland.
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