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Date: Sun Jun 10, 2007 4:57 pm
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Date: Jun 10, 2007 11:19 AM
Subject: Waste Reduction Forum, Tuesday Social, Hike
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Sierra Club Newsletter
Catoctin Group June 9, 2007
In This Issue
Waste Reduction Forum
Second Tuesday Social
Hike
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.
 
All events are also on our website:
 
Sincerely,
 
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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Date: Tue Jun 5, 2007 2:11 pm
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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.   

 

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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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@....

 

 


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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 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@...

 

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 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 or lhaynes@... , Ron Boyer at 301-895-3686 or info@..., 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.  

 

 

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#33 From: "nancy lee adamson" <nladamson@...>
Date: Wed Feb 21, 2007 2:50 pm
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This is a terrific website you may want to explore.  Nancy

From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news on behalf of Timothy Jones
Sent: Tue 2007-02-20 19:46

Hello All,
Just a note to announce our revamped website at http://utc.usu.edu/keys/

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

Sincerely,
T. M. Jones






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Date: Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:13 pm
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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. 

 

 

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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.

For more information email Chris at mdhiker2@...

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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

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Date: Feb 7, 2007 11:48 AM
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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.

 

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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 or lhaynes@..., 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.  

 

 

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Date: Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:14 pm
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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@....




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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.




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tell me who you had been sending the Sierra Club hike announcements to, in the
native plant world?
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#28 From: "nancy lee adamson" <nladamson@...>
Date: Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:51 pm
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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.

Chapter Events

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).

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Apologies for this second test--kindly ignore again.  Nancy

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Dear Catoctin MNPS listserv members,

This is just a test.  Kindly ignore. 

Hope all is well!!

Nancy

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Date: Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:48 am
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Date: Oct 22, 2006 7:59 PM
Subject: Election Endorsements, Hikes and More
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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.

 

Chris Hodge

 

chrishodge@...

(240) 388-6446

 

 

Sierra Club Catoctin Group Events

 

 

 

 

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

 

Senate District 3: Candy Greenway

 

Delegates:

District 1C: Brian Grim

District 3A: Galen Clagett and Sue Hecht

District 3B: Paul Gilligan

District 5A: Ann Darrin and Frank Rammes

 

All Maryland endorsements can be found at:   http://maryland.sierraclub.org/action/p0036.asp

 

 

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.

 




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#24 From: "nancy lee adamson" <nladamson@...>
Date: Fri Oct 20, 2006 2:13 pm
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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.

Contact: Mary Pat Rowan blair-rowan@... or 202-526-8821. 

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.

Contact: Mary Pat Rowan blair-rowan@... or 202-526-8821. 
 

 

Annual Winter Solstice Walk

Chapman Forest, Charles County

Leader: Rod Simmons

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.

Contact: Rod cecropia13@... or 301-809-0139. 

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.

Contact: Mary Pat Rowan blair-rowan@... or 202-526-8821. 
 

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Date: Sun Oct 1, 2006 1:03 am
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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

 

 

Chris Hodge

 

chrishodge@...

 

 



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Newport, VA 24128
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#22 From: "ecoauthor52" <ecoauthor52@...>
Date: Fri Sep 1, 2006 2:56 am
Subject: LIVE in a NATURALIST'S PARADISE 		ecoauthor52
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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

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#21 From: "nancy lee adamson" <nladamson@...>
Date: Sun Aug 13, 2006 3:26 pm
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Dear folks,

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

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#20 From: "Ken" <kceidel@...>
Date: Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:57 am
Subject: FW: [CAPPA-ONLINE] August 23 CAPPA Meeting Announcement 		kceidel
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This is the Thurmont group formed to prevent the Myers Farm annexation. 

Please come up to (so far) still beautiful Thurmont and help save the planet!

Please pass the announcement on to other interested parties

 

Regards,

Ken Eidel

You can download a flyer for the meeting at this location from the Files section of the CAPPA-ONLINE Yahoo Group:

 

  

Kevin Haney

 

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Introducing

 

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 Frederick County 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! 

 


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#19 From: "Ken" <kceidel@...>
Date: Tue Aug 8, 2006 11:20 am
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Greetings all Cool Cities Frederick supporters,

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!

See you Aug. 17!

Regards,

Ken Eidel

 


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#18 From: "nancy lee adamson" <nladamson@...>
Date: Fri Aug 4, 2006 1:00 am
Subject: Fwd: FW: August fern workshop 		anancylee
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Dear fellow members,
 
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.


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#17 From: "nancy lee adamson" <nladamson@...>
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Subject: Joint Sierra Club-MNPS hike, Saturday July 29th at 9 a.m. 		anancylee
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Dear Iris,
 
Please post this on the MNPS website (sorry for being so late).
 
Dear Catoctin Chapter MNPS folks, Hope you can join the hike.  Nancy
 

July 29 (Saturday, 9 a.m.)
 
C& O Canal Towpath Hike

Family friendly outing to C&O canal towpath
This is a level, well-maintained trail on the old C&O Canal towpath co-sponsored by Catoctin Chapters of the Sierra Club and Maryland Native Plant Society.  The hike follows the Potomac River.  Some excellent river views as well as an opportunity to explore some of the history of the canal and see remains of the lock system and lockkeeper's houses.  We'll walk about 6 miles roundtrip (can be extended based on the preference of the group). Meet at Point of Rocks parking area at the C&O Canal at 9 a.m. We will depart promptly at
9:15.
 
Bring lots of water, a snack or lunch, and appropriate walking shoes.

Directions: Route 15 South from Frederick.  Take a left at the last exit
before the bridge to Virginia, at the traffic light.  After turning, take an
immediate right, wind around left by the railroad tracks.   Cross tracks
(look out for trains, there are no gates or warning lights) and small bridge
and park anywhere along the side of the dirt road.  Contact Chris if you'd
like to car pool from the Frederick area. For more information, email:
chrishodge@...


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Nancy Lee Adamson
13949 Fox Tower Rd.
Smithsburg, MD 21783
301-416-0492
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New address starting early August:
143 Caldwell Lane
Newport, VA 24128
540-544-3057

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#16 From: "Ken" <kceidel@...>
Date: Sun Jul 16, 2006 1:13 am
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Please join us as we continue our campaign to make Frederick a Cool City and county.  We’ll meet once again next Wednesday, July 19 at 7 pm at the C. Burr Artz Library, downtown Frederick.

Help us plan for getting the city of Frederick to sign on to the Mayors Climate Control Agreement and develop real strategies to help Frederick reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use.

Thanks for your support and hope to see you Wednesday!

 

Regards,

Ken Eidel


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From: Kimberly A. Stenley <kstenley@...>
Date: Jul 13, 2006 8:39 AM
Subject: Sierra Club Catoctin Group events
To: Chris Hodge <chrishodge@...>

July 19 (Wednesday, 7 p.m.)
C. Burr Artz Community Room - Cool Cities Frederick Meeting
The Sierra Club launched a national Cool Cities campaign to encourage mayors
to sign the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and to put into place
smart energy solutions in their cities. Curbing citywide global warming
pollution means greening municipal vehicle fleets with hybrid and other
cleaner engines, making buildings energy-efficient, and investing safe
renewable energy such as solar and wind power, among other strategies aimed
at reduced carbon dioxide emissions and stemming global warming. The
Catoctin Group kicked off its Cool Cities Frederick campaign with a
successful meeting earlier this month. The focus is on building coalitions
that will work with the city to meet these goals. This get-together
continues the activities and momentum from the July 5 meeting. For more
information, contact Ken Eidel at kceidel@....

July 19 (Wednesday, 7:30)
End of Suburbia (Film 2 of 3) Carroll Community College
Room L287 (Random House Learning Resources Center)
This award-winning documentary examines the serious questions raised by the
American suburban lifestyle.  As the global demand for fossil fuels begins
to outstrip supply, what are the consequences for American's suburbs? This
film explores the history of the "worst human experiment," raising questions
about what can be done today to begin addressing the problems that will
emerge as our fuel sources dry up. For more information, call Alan Bogage at
410-383-8339.

July 29 (Saturday, 9 a.m.)
Family friendly outing to C&O canal towpath
This is a level, well-maintained trail on the old C&O Canal towpath.  It
follows the Potomac River.  Some excellent river views as well as an
opportunity to explore some of the history of the canal and see remains of
the lock system and lockkeeper's houses.  We'll walk about 6 miles roundtrip
(can be extended based on the preference of the group). Meet at Point of
Rocks parking area at the C&O Canal at 9 a.m. We will depart promptly at
9:15. Bring lots of water, a snack or lunch, and appropriate walking shoes.

Directions: Route 15 South from Frederick.  Take a left at the last exit
before the bridge to Virginia, at the traffic light.  After turning, take an
immediate right, wind around left by the railroad tracks.   Cross tracks
(look out for trains, there are no gates or warning lights) and small bridge
and park anywhere along the side of the dirt road.  Contact Chris if you'd
like to car pool from the Frederick area. For more information, email:
chrishodge@...

August 5 (Saturday, 3 p.m.)
Moderately difficult hike at Maryland Heights,
followed by optional dinner in Harpers Ferry
This is a fairly challenging loop hike of about 8 miles 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 an old fort to explore.  We'll meet at 2 p.m. at the Wemberly parking
area. For those who are interested, we'll dine at The Secret Six Tavern in
Harpers Ferry afterward. For more information, contact Chris Hodge at
chrishodge@... or 301-865-5630.

August 8 (Tuesday, 6 p.m.)
Social hour at Brewer's Alley
This is the 3rd in our "Second Tuesday" social/happy hours. The first two
were fun and informative with much interesting conversation.  And the
locally brewed beers are excellent.  We meet near the window on Market
Street, in the bar. You don't need to be a Club member to attend this or any
other club-sponsored activity. For more information, contact Chris Hodge at
chrishodge@... or 301-865-5630.

August 9 (Wednesday, 7 p.m.)
Waste technologies public forum
C. Burr Artz Pubic Library Community Room
According to The Gazette, "the Frederick Board of County Commissioners
agreed to authorize the Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority to
develop a plan for [a waste-to-energy] facility, negotiate an agreement with
a provider and present the contract to the board on or before Dec. 1."
Little of the coverage in local newspapers has investigated the long-term
financial, environmental and public health costs associated with this form
of waste management or alternative management plans. And as more people move
into the area, more trash will have to be handled: Americans create roughly
1 ton of trash per person per year.

In response, the Sierra Club Catoctin Group, with the support of the
Frederick Action Regional Network and the Western Maryland Greens, has
planned a forum on possible alternatives. The goal is to share with
citizens, businesses and leaders other solid waste management technologies
being used throughout the nation and the world. The Club believes some of
these methods would be less costly, control the flow of toxic products and
emissions better and be healthier for all life than the method currently
being considered by Frederick County.

Panel members include Marlene Rayner, member of the National Sierra Club
Waste Prevention Committee; Neil Seldman, president of the Institute for
Local Self Reliance ( www.ilsr.org); and Mel Finstein, Professor Emeritus of
Environmental Science at Rutgers University and representative to Arrow Bio
(www.arrowbio.com ), which promotes biological anaerobic technologies.
For more information, contact Kim Stenley at kstenly@....

August 9 (Wednesday, 7 p.m.)
We Are All Smith Islanders (Film 3 of 3) Carroll Community College
Room L287 (Random House Learning Resources Center)
This film describes how global warming is endangering the very existence of
fishing communities on Smith Island, the last inhabited island in Maryland's
portion of the Chesapeake Bay. The film documents how global warming is
presently affecting agriculture, wildlife, health and tourism in this
region -- and how this crisis will deepen without immediate action. The film
also looks at the many clean-energy solutions available in the region that
can help slow and perhaps ultimately help stop global warming, saving Smith
Island and all of Maryland's inhabitants. For more information, call Alan
Bogage at 410-383-8339.

Sept. 30 (Saturday, 10 a.m.)
Outing to Catoctin Park
Moderate hike to the falls and to the John Houck area.  Six to 8 miles with
some significant elevation changes.  Meet at the John Houck parking area 10
a.m. (we'll carpool to the start of the hike and end at John Houck).
Contact: Chris Hodge at chrishodge@... or 301-865-5630.

Oct. 14 - Appalachian Trail.  Moderate hike 6 to 8 miles.

Nov. 11 - Gambrill Park hike.  Easy to moderate 6 to 8 miles. Meet at the
lower parking area at 10 a.m.











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Nancy Lee Adamson
13949 Fox Tower Rd.
Smithsburg, MD 21783
301-416-0492
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Sierra Club Happy Hour - Second Tuesdays - 6 to 7 p.m.

Brewer's Alley

Join the Sierra Club Catoctin Group for Happy Hour at Brewers Alley on Market Street in downtown Frederick this coming Tuesday.  Look for us by the window in the bar. Meet fellow outdoor lovers and share your thoughts on improving the environment and your ideas for activities while enjoying some great local brews.  You don't need to be a Club member to attend.

The Catoctin Group will meet at Brewer's Alley the second Tuesdays of every month as long as people turn out. For more information, contact Chris Hodge at the above email.


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Nancy Lee Adamson
13949 Fox Tower Rd.
Smithsburg, MD 21783
301-416-0492
nladamson@...

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