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
June Chapter Meeting
Date: June 16, 2009
Time: 7 pm
Location: Appalachian Laboratory
Topic - TBA
Speaker - Becky Wilson, Urban Forester, Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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 Chapter Meeting
Date: August 18, 2009
Time: 7 pm
Location: Appalachian Laboratory
Topic - TBA
Speaker - TBA
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.
October Chapter Meeting
Date: October 20, 2009
Time: 7 pm
Location: Appalachian Laboratory
Topic - TBA
Speaker - Natalie Walsh, Graduate Assistant, Department of Biology, Frostburg State University
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.
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.
Elk Ridge Natureworks has programs throughout the warm season, including open houses, wildflower identification workshops, and restoration projects.
SRWA - Wildflower Identification for Beginners, Elk Ridge Native Plant Preserve
Dates: July 17 & 24, 2009
Time: 9 am to noon
Interested in knowing the names of the wonderful wildflowers you encounter in forest and field? Then take this class where you'll learn to actually "key-out" local plants using the popular Newcomb's Wildflower Guide. This hands-on, two-part class is being offered on consecutive Fridays. Limited to six adults; the total cost is $40; and pre-registration is required. All proceeds benefit the Savage River Watershed Association.
For more details or to register for the class: call Liz McDowell, SRWA native plant specialist, at 301-895-3686.
Conservation Projects
Check out the restoration project descriptions for the area on the Other Organizations' Local Habitat Restoration Projects page.
Contact
For more information contact:
- Judith Gaydos at 301-687-4425 or jegaydos @ frostburg.edu
- Cheryl Lough at 301-616-7983 or ckl @ dcldesignstudio.com
- Liz McDowell at 301-895-3686 or boyerandmcdowell @ earthlink.net
Areas Included
- Allegany County
- Garrett County
- Washington County
© Maryland Native Plant Society. Last updated: June 1, 2009.