Fall Conference 2007 Weekend Field Trips
We will visit many of the unique ecosystems in western Maryland. Field trips will be held Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Registration for Saturday field trips is limited to conference participants; participants will sign up for field trips Saturday morning at the conference. Sunday field trips are open to the public unless noted otherwise.
Trip plans are still being finalized; watch this page for updates.
Saturday Trips
Finzel Swamp
Time: TBA
Leader: Deborah Landau
Cranesville Swamp
Time: TBA
Leader: Cris Fleming
The Glades
Time: TBA
Leader: Kevin Dodge
Rock Lodge
Time: TBA
Leader: Jessie Harris
Rock Lodge has cranberry bogs, rhododendron and skunk cabbage swamps, ancient rock streams, a lake, and timber roads making some of the walking easier. Plants have been found that have not been found elsewhere in Maryland such as Cornus canadensis as well as rare birds and bears.
New Germany State Park
Time: TBA
Leader: Joe Metzger
Sunday Trips
North Cherry Creek Bog
Time: TBA
Leader: Deborah Landau
Elk Ridge NatureWorks
Time: 9:30 am
Leaders: Liz McDowell & Ron Boyer
Discover conservation landscaping and wildlife habitat practices that enhance biodiversity. Native plants propagated from local seed and habitat boxes for bats and solitary bees will be available for purchase.
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