Workshops and Training

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• MNPS Workshop: Winter Botany

  • When
    11 Feb 2012
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    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Towson University, Smith Hall, 8000 York Rd., Towson, MD 21252
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  Workshop leaders: Dr. Roland Roberts & Christa Partain

  
  

  This winter botany workshop consists of a review of botanical morphology, training in the use of a dichotomous key, and hands-on experience in the classroom and in the field.  Learn how to identify both herbaceous and woody plants.  The morning portion will be held in a Towson University classroom with dissecting microscopes.  The afternoon portion will be in the field on Towson’s campus.  There will be a lunch break.  Bring your own lunch; there are also dining options on campus.

  This workshop is limited to 12 participants. Registration is required.
  

  Location: Towson University, Smith Hall, 8000 York Rd. Towson, MD  21252

   Directions: from I-695, take exit 27A onto MD-146S/Dulaney Valley Rd toward Towson.  At the traffic circle, take the 3^rd exit onto Dulaney Valley/York Rd.  Continue to follow York Rd.  Turn right onto Glen Drive.  Smith Hall is at the end of Glen Drive.

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• Workshop: "Vernal Pool Site Design and Restoration Techniques"

  • When
    22 Mar 2012
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    9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Bladensburg, MD

  Sponsoring Organization: Anacostia Watershed Society, Lands and Waters and the Virginia Vernal Pools Program (V2P2)

  This workshop will give participants an introduction to vernal pool ecology and restoration and will be divided into two sessions, a classroom presentation and and onsite assessment where participants will visit vernal pools in the Anacostia watershed.

  More Information and RSVP: visit http://www.anacostiaws.org/calendar/vernal-pool-site-design-and-restoration-techniques-workshop.

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• Native Plant Fest and Sale: MAEScapes and Penn State Master Gardeners

  • When
    19 May 2012
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  • Location
    York, PA

  Sponsoring Organizations: Penn State Master Gardeners and MAEscapes (MidAtlantic Ecological Landscaping)

  This year the selection is better than ever with the opportunity to buy direct from native plant growers from around the region offering a large selection of native plants, trees and shrubs suited for our area, including many hard-to-find plants, at reasonable prices.

  Master Gardeners and MAEscapes experts will be on hand to answer your questions and help with plant selection.

  During the Fest you can also tour the MAEscapes gardens, visit educational displays and shop for books, tools, stepping stones and garden gifts. The Fest will be held rain or shine. Come early for the best selection. Proceeds benefit MAEscapes gardens and education programs.

  The Plant sale begins at 9:00 am; the seminars and tours begin at 8:00 am.

  About MAEScapes -MAEscapes (Mid-Atlantic Ecological Landscapes) was formed by Penn State Cooperative Extension and York County Conservation District to demonstrate ecological landscaping. The habitats created at the MAEscapes demonstration gardens encourage diversity of native wildlife and have the additional benefits of lower cost and less maintenance.

  Location: York County Annex/Penn State Extension, 112 Pleasant Acres Rd, York, PA 17402.

  More Information: Contact Connie Schmotzer, Consumer Horticulture Educator, Penn State Cooperative Extension, 717-840-7408, cxs51@psu.edu. Speaker information will be posted on: www.maescapes.org.

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• Wildflower Identification for Beginners

  • When
    20 Jul 2012
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Elk Ridge Native Plant Preserve, MD

  Sponsoring Organization: Savage River Watershed Association (SRWA)

  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: July 20 and July 27, 2012.

  Note: Limited to six persons; recommended for teens and adults; the total cost is $50; and pre-registration is required. All proceeds benefit the Savage River Watershed Association.

  More Information and Registration: contact Liz McDowell, SRWA native plant specialist, at 301-895-3686 or lmcdnativeplants@hughes.net.

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