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
21 Feb 2012 7:00 PM • Appalachian Laboratory, Frostburg, MD
17 Apr 2012 7:00 PM • Appalachian Laboratory, Frostburg, MD
19 Jun 2012 7:00 PM • Appalachian Laboratory, Frostburg, MD
21 Aug 2012 7:00 PM • Appalachian Laboratory, Frostburg, MD
16 Oct 2012 7:00 PM • Appalachian Laboratory, Frostburg, MD
Local Interest
The Nature Conservancy has a number of preserves in the area. See a map of Maryland with The Nature Conservancy's preserves. They have workdays throughout the year; some may take place locally, such as at The Glades. Visit the Nature Conservancy's volunteer calendar.
14 Apr 2012 • Shenadoah University, Brandt Student Union, Winchester, VA
15 Apr 2012 1:00 PM • Savage River State Forest, MD
16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM • Savage River State Forest, MD
19 Apr 2012 9:00 AM • Bear Pen Wildlands, MD
20 Apr 2012 9:00 AM • Bear Pen Wildlands, MD
28 Apr 2012 10:00 AM • New Germany State Park, MD
05 May 2012 • Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center near Petersburg, PA
19 May 2012 10:00 AM • Elk Ridge Native Plant Preserve, MD
03 Jun 2012 • Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD
20 Jul 2012 9:00 AM • Elk Ridge Native Plant Preserve, MD
For more information contact:
- Liz McDowell at 301-895-3686 or lmcdnativeplants @ hughes.net
Areas Included
- Allegany County
- Garrett County
- Washington County
