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An Outdoor Volunteer & Learning Activity
Leaders: Christine Campe-Price, Friends of New Germany State Park & Liz McDowell, MNPS
Want to help preserve our regional biodiversity? Then bring your work gloves, kneeling pads, favorite weeding tools, & some elbow grease to remove unwanted plants from the native plant garden. As you work, you’ll learn how to identify common weeds and why protecting native plants is so critical for wildlife. Meet at the native plant garden near the dam. Please bring your own water bottle, insect spray, & sunscreen. In case of rain this activity will be cancelled.
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 program will be held in the native plant garden near parking lot #5.
No registration.
Sponsoring Organization: Bay Ridge Community
Location: Bay Ridge Community Marina Clubhouse; 80 East Lake Drive, Annapolis, 21403. Bay Ridge is located at the eastern end of the Annapolis Neck Peninsula.
Bay Ridge’s 2nd Annual Native Plant Sale will include 22 Maryland Piedmont-Coastal Plain species. There are species for all types of gardens ranging from some that thrive in full sun to others that welcome shade. Some prefer dry soils and others thrive in moist soil. There’s a plant for every part of your yard and every species has an important role to play in strengthening biodiversity, helping insects and feeding birds. Species will include flowers, grasses and sedge. Anne Arundel County’s Watershed Stewards Academy will be on-site with information and resources on how to become involved in tree planting and environmental stewardship in Anne Arundel County. The plant sale begins at 8:00 a.m. and at 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Susan Minnemeyer, NaturePlus Natives founder and Watershed Steward, will be speaking about site evaluation and plant selection and installation.
For additional information: Martha Boudreau; martham.boudreau@gmail.com, 202-445-9110
Location: Elwood Smith Community Center, 601 Harrington Road, Rockville, MD 20852
Discover a variety of beautiful Maryland native plants. A variety will be available with options for full sun to shade. Plants will be available in quart and gallon sizes.
Come early, supplies are limited.
Contact: 240-314-8770 or ccnc@rockvillemd.gov
Follow us on Facebook for more information leading up to the event: www.facebook.com/croydoncreek
Celebrate spring with educational tables, programs, and a plant sale!
All day plant sale and resource tables, plus live music & food!
Special Presentations:
11:00 am Wild Bees of Pennsylvania
1:00 pm Conserving the Small Vital Lives of Insects & Other Invertebrates
Free admission! No registration needed!
For more information on this event, follow this link to the Pennsylvania Native Plant Society website.
The Friends of Black Hill Nature Programs will be offering approximately 100 species for sale as plugs, quart size pots, tree pots and some gallon shrubs. Further species specific information can be found on the Friends website.
Location Black Hill Regional Park Boyds, MD Black Hill Regional Park Discovery Center (formerly Visitor Center) 20926 Lake Ridge Dr. Boyds, MD 20841
Early access will be available to the members of Friends of Black Hill Nature programs on Saturday morning. Memberships are available on site or on the website friendsofblackhill.org
For more information and list of plants available visit: https://www.friendsofblackhillnature.org/native-plant-sale
Family Fun on the Farm – Join us for our first Open House of the year! Purchase native plants from our annual sale. We’ll have a variety of options including fan favorites such as butterfly weed, paw paw trees, and more! Shop for plants in person or pick-up your on line order. Tour our museums and exhibits: Farmhouse Museum, Living Off the Land Agricultural Museum, Miner’s Mule Stable, Boarding House, Blacksmith Shop, Mine Opening, Gatehouse, and the 1822 Kitchen & Garden. Then grab a bite to eat and visit with local vendors. Make and Take activities for all ages including a plant your own herb station, wreath making, and paint your own plant tags! At 3:00 p.m. join AmeriCorps Alum, Reillee Beeman for a guided birding hike. Meet at the Evergreen Barn!
Parking: Please park in the upper parking lot and walk down over the hill. Spaces in the small lot beside the Gateway Pavilion are reserved for those needing ADA accessibility.
Event Details: https://evergreenheritagecenter.org/event/spring-festival/ Online Native Plant Shop: https://evergreenheritagecenter.org/shop-maryland-native-plants-evergreen-heritage-center/
Event Details:
Online Native Plant Shop:
https://evergreenheritagecenter.org/shop-maryland-native-plants-evergreen-heritage-center/
Robinson Nature Center Native Plant Palooza
Location: Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
Shop this annual, outdoor native plant sale! Select from a large variety of shrubs, wildflowers, ground covers, trees, and edible native plants. Native plants are more tolerant to local climate, pest species and soil nutrients and require less water, fertilizer and pesticides while providing food and habitat for local species of butterflies, insects and birds. Vendors support Robinson Nature Center through donations.
Information: 410-313-0400
Free for all ages.
https://www.howardcountymd.gov/plantnatives
An Adkins Arboretum Event! In the Eastern Shore.
Description: Learn from plant experts how natives can enhance your home garden while supporting biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. Attend expert-led talks and demonstrations. Shop native plants in-person, chat with fellow plant people.
Speakers schedule:
10 am - Native Plants and Floristic Biodiversity - Bill McAvoy 11 am - Native Plant Garden Design - Kara Crissey 12noon - The Ecological Importance of Leaves and Leaf Litter - Karin T. Burghardt
This event is free to attend, but advance registration with Adkins Arboretum is appreciated.
For additional information and registration: https://adkins.donorshops.com/product/npc26/native-plant-cafe
11th annual Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival
Saturday May 9 at New Germany State Park in Garrett County
Discover the important connection between native plants, people, & wildlife! (download event flyer)
Evergreen Heritage Center - Mount Savage, MD Wild Indigo Native Nursery - Grantsville, MD Wood Thrush Native Plant Nursery - Floyd, VA
Evergreen Heritage Center - Mount Savage, MD
Wild Indigo Native Nursery - Grantsville, MD
Wood Thrush Native Plant Nursery - Floyd, VA
ABPH Art - Accident, MD (handmade paper art) Appalachian Wax Works - Oakland, MD (quality goods from the bee hive) Brouses Big Bowls - Bedford, PA (hand turned wooden bowls) Eddie Spaghetti Art - Maidsville, WV (lino cut prints & more) Keen and Bright - Swanton, MD (glass creations) Marta Fiscus Photography - Cumberland, MD (award winning macro photos) Peggy Nixon Designs - Salisbury, PA (note cards, prints, and watercolor paintings)
ABPH Art - Accident, MD (handmade paper art)
Appalachian Wax Works - Oakland, MD (quality goods from the bee hive)
Brouses Big Bowls - Bedford, PA (hand turned wooden bowls)
Eddie Spaghetti Art - Maidsville, WV (lino cut prints & more)
Keen and Bright - Swanton, MD (glass creations)
Marta Fiscus Photography - Cumberland, MD (award winning macro photos)
Peggy Nixon Designs - Salisbury, PA (note cards, prints, and watercolor paintings)
American Forest Foundation Evergreen Heritage Center Friends of New Germany State Park Garrett County Forestry Board Garrett County Solid Waste & Recycling Garrett Trails Maryland Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation Maryland Conservation Corps Maryland Master Naturalist Program Maryland Native Plant Society Mountain Laurel Garden Club UMCES Appalachian Laboratory University of Maryland Extension - Garrett County Master Gardeners
American Forest Foundation
Evergreen Heritage Center
Friends of New Germany State Park
Garrett County Forestry Board
Garrett County Solid Waste & Recycling
Garrett Trails
Maryland Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation
Maryland Conservation Corps
Maryland Master Naturalist Program
Maryland Native Plant Society
Mountain Laurel Garden Club
UMCES Appalachian Laboratory
University of Maryland Extension - Garrett County Master Gardeners
10:30 AM - Tree ID - Learning to identify trees without leaves is a challenge. Discover other tree features that help with identification on this easy walk with a Park Ranger Noah Manges! 12:00 Noon - Plastics, Plants, Pollinators, and People - Raymond Najjar, Penn State University and Liz McDowell, MD Native Plant Society Plastics are remarkable materials that have transformed our lives in a relatively short time. Their unique properties make them extremely useful but at the same time a menacing environmental and human health threat. Microplastics have found their way around the globe, impacting both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This presentation will cover the rapid growth of plastics production, the fate of plastics in the environment, the impacts of plastics on plants, wildlife, and people, and potential solutions to what may be viewed as a crisis comparable to global warming and biodiversity loss. Dr. Najjar is a Professor of Oceanography at Penn State University, where he has been teaching since 1993. He conducts research on topics in oceanography and climate science, focusing on how climate change and human activity influence coastal waters, such as the Chesapeake Bay. Plastics pollution is a current research interest of his, particularly the role that estuaries play in trapping river-borne plastics. He also recently developed a general education course at Penn State on plastics in the environment. Ms. McDowell has called Mountain Maryland home since 1979. It was here while working on her MS in Wildlife Management at the Appalachian Lab that she discovered nature and a passion to share it with others. As coordinator of the Western Mountains Chapter of MNPS, she manages the annual MT MD Native Plant Festival, leads field trips, teaches wildflower identification, and gives presentations on regional biodiversity. 2:00 PM - Native Plant Garden Tour - Visiting New Germany's demonstration garden is always a joy. Learn about the 70+ plants native to our region from Christine Campe-Price, Friends of NGSP. All day - MMNPF Bingo - Explore the entire festival and win a prize! All day - Nature Center - Investigate the cool animals found at the Park!
10:30 AM - Tree ID - Learning to identify trees without leaves is a challenge. Discover other tree features that help with identification on this easy walk with a Park Ranger Noah Manges!
12:00 Noon - Plastics, Plants, Pollinators, and People - Raymond Najjar, Penn State University and Liz McDowell, MD Native Plant Society
Plastics are remarkable materials that have transformed our lives in a relatively short time. Their unique properties make them extremely useful but at the same time a menacing environmental and human health threat. Microplastics have found their way around the globe, impacting both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This presentation will cover the rapid growth of plastics production, the fate of plastics in the environment, the impacts of plastics on plants, wildlife, and people, and potential solutions to what may be viewed as a crisis comparable to global warming and biodiversity loss.
Dr. Najjar is a Professor of Oceanography at Penn State University, where he has been teaching since 1993. He conducts research on topics in oceanography and climate science, focusing on how climate change and human activity influence coastal waters, such as the Chesapeake Bay. Plastics pollution is a current research interest of his, particularly the role that estuaries play in trapping river-borne plastics. He also recently developed a general education course at Penn State on plastics in the environment.
Ms. McDowell has called Mountain Maryland home since 1979. It was here while working on her MS in Wildlife Management at the Appalachian Lab that she discovered nature and a passion to share it with others. As coordinator of the Western Mountains Chapter of MNPS, she manages the annual MT MD Native Plant Festival, leads field trips, teaches wildflower identification, and gives presentations on regional biodiversity.
2:00 PM - Native Plant Garden Tour - Visiting New Germany's demonstration garden is always a joy. Learn about the 70+ plants native to our region from Christine Campe-Price, Friends of NGSP.
All day - MMNPF Bingo - Explore the entire festival and win a prize!
All day - Nature Center - Investigate the cool animals found at the Park!
The Maryland Native Plant Society is partnering with both New Germany State Park and the Friends of New Germany State Park to sponsor this FREE event! The public is welcome to attend (no registration required) but your support of the vendors and organizations through your purchases is deeply appreciated! Enjoy, hot dogs, snacks and drinks at the Lake House or pack a picnic lunch and spend the day at this beautiful mountain park!
Driving Directions:
From Baltimore: West on I-70 to Hancock. Pick up I-68 and travel through Cumberland, MD. Continue west to Exit 22. Enter the roundabout and take the fourth exit onto Chestnut Ridge Road. Pass the Comfort Inn and follow Chestnut Ridge Road for three miles to New Germany Road. Turn left and travel two miles to the New Germany State Park entrance on left. Travel time ~ three hours. Signs will direct you to parking for this special event.
From Washington, D.C.: Take 270 north to Frederick, MD. Pickup I-70 west and follow directions above for Baltimore. Travel time ~ 3.5 hours.
From Pittsburgh, PA/Morgantown, WV: Take I-79 to I-68 east into Maryland to Exit 22 toward the Comfort Inn. Enter the roundabout and take the first exit onto Chestnut Ridge Road. Travel about three miles to New Germany Road. Turn left and travel to the New Germany State Park entrance on left. Travel time ~ one hour from Morgantown and 2 hours from Pittsburgh. Signs will direct you to parking for this special event.
Additional information to follow as details become available. Questions? Phone the park office at 301-895-5453 or email Liz McDowell at wmtchapter@mdflora.org
Co-sponsoring Organization: M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County.
Leader: Kerry Wixted Co-Leader: Judy Fulton
Location: Louise F. Cosca Regional Park, Prince George County.
Description: Join Vegetation Ecologist, Kerry Wixted, for a fun ramble through the woods west of Cosca Lake at Louise F. Cosca Regional Park! This hike is a plant blitz—part exploration, part science—where we’ll slow down, look closely, and document the plants that call this area home. Several rare species have already been discovered nearby, and with sharp eyes and a little luck, we might uncover more hidden botanical gems. We’ll be using iNaturalist to record our finds, contributing valuable data toward a comprehensive plant list for the park. Whether you’re a seasoned plant nerd or just plant-curious, come help us turn a hike into a discovery mission!
Kerry Wixted is the vegetation ecologist with the Park Planning and Environmental Stewardship Division, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County.
For additional information: Please reach out to Kerry Wixted at Kerry.wixted@pgparks.com or 240-716-8389.
FREE EVENT
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Registration Deadline: 05/12
Bring: Please bring whatever you need for a walk in the woods! This means good shoes, water, lunch, and snacks. Bring a hand lens if you have one, as well as your favorite identification resources.
Cancellation Policy: Event will proceed in drizzle but be cancelled if heavy rain or thunderstorm; cancellation will be emailed at least 2 hours before meeting time.
EASTERN SHORE FIELD TRIP - NOTE THE EARLY START!
Leaders: Monika Relman (property owner), Cristina Niciporciukas, JC Lowery
Description: Holland Point Shores sits on a peninsula along the Choptank River, where the landowners began an ambitious habitat restoration effort about eight years ago. Former sorghum and soybean fields were allowed to return to natural succession, and today the meadows are dominated by broomsedge and a rich mix of native wildflowers. Several wetlands were also created on the property, now supporting an impressive biodiversity. The surrounding forest is actively managed to reduce deer browsing pressure, giving young seedlings a chance to establish. Together, these efforts have transformed the farm into a haven for birds. A remarkable variety of species now use the meadows, wetlands, and woodlands throughout the year.
We will partner with the Talbot County Bird Club and scout for birds, including warblers, vireos, flycatchers and other avian species that are migrating across this habitat or setting up residence for summer breeding.
The landowners are deeply committed to continuing to improve each habitat and are eager to share both the challenges and the successes of their ongoing restoration journey.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Limited to 10 MNPS members. Directions will be included in registration confirmation. A waiver will be signed at the location.
Bring: Wear hat and boots, bring water, and insect repellant.
Cancellation Policy: Trip will proceed in drizzle, but will be canceled if heavy rain or thunderstorm; cancellation will be emailed at least 2 hours before meeting time.
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Location: Farmer’s Market, Talbot Street. LaPlata, MD 20646. Sale will feature native flowers, vegetables, and herbs.
For information: Terry Thir email thirccmg1@gmail.com 240-441-4902 CCMG, Plant Sale Coordinator https://extension.umd.edu/locations/charles-county/
Join us for a presentation about Maryland's 2025-2035 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) by Mimi Sanford (SWAP Coordinator) and Gwenda Brewer (Science Program Manager) from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. SWAP's are wonderful conservation guiding tools used by states. Maryland's third SWAP identifies species of greatest conservation need and the habitats critical to their survival — including coastal plain wetlands, vernal pools, riparian forests, and rare plant communities. The new SWAP includes increased coverage of plant species in the conservation strategy. This talk will explore how plant species were incorporated into this SWAP, as well as the habitats and threats to these species identified during the plan revision process. Priority conservation actions needed to protect and restore species and habitats will also be discussed. This is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the statewide conservation strategy and how local habitat restoration connects to Maryland's broader SWAP goals. We will discuss how the SWAP guides funding, partnership, and on-the-ground conservation — and what role community scientists and restoration volunteers play in advancing its vision. Bring your questions and join the conversation.
Speakers:
Mimi Sanford serves as the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) coordinator in the Natural Heritage Program at the Department of Natural Resources. She has a masters degree in community planning from the University of Maryland and has previously worked in the fields of urban planning, community engagement, and environmental justice. Though not a trained scientist herself, Mimi has enjoyed learning about wildlife conservation on the job and applying skills from previous jobs to the coordination of Maryland's SWAP.
Dr. Gwen Brewer is the Science Program Manager for the Natural Heritage Program in the Wildlife and Heritage Service, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Annapolis. In this capacity, she supervises statewide staff carrying out monitoring, research, habitat restoration, and conservation planning for rare species, rare plant communities, and nongame animals. Gwen represents the state in several regional bird conservation partnerships and teaches in the Master Naturalist program. She holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Ecology from the University of Minnesota and a B.S. in Zoology from Michigan State University. Before coming to the DNR in 2002, Gwen was a professor at Frostburg State University for 11 years, where she taught ecology, ornithology, conservation biology, and tropical ecology and conservation in addition to advising graduate students. She currently serves on the Friends of Jug Bay Board; the Rainforest Trust Advisory Council; and the Women for Conservation Board.
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK
We can accommodate the first 300 people who enter the Zoom meeting at the meeting time. After you register, you will receive a registration confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting. Registering does not guarantee a space in the Zoom meeting.
Zoom opens at 7:00PM for pre-program board update and member Q&A. Presentations begin at 7:30PM and generally run until 8:45PM.
The program is free and open to the public.
This will be recorded and available on our Webinars page.
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Co-Sponsoring Organization: M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County.
Leaders: Kim Stringer. Kerry Wixted and Chris Garrett
Location: 5904 Suitland Rd, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20746
Description: Celebrate 50 years of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) managing Suitland Bog Natural Area with a pre-birthday bash hike! We’ll start in the upland area, travel down to the terrace gravel bog to botanize along the boardwalk then will check out a few other areas of botanical interest.
Kim Stringer is a Park Ranger with the Natural and Historical Resources Division M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County. Kerry Wixted is the vegetation ecologist with the Park Planning and Environmental Stewardship Division, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County. Chris Garrett is the Natural Surface Trails Supervisor with the Natural and Historical Resources Division M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Registration Deadline: 6/3
Leaders: Rod Simmons and Jorge Bogantes Montero
Location: Chapman State Park, 3452 Ferry Pl, Indian Head, MD 20640. Limited parking is available so we encourage carpooling.
Description: Join MNPS board members, Rod Simmons (plant ecologist) and Jorge Bogantes Montero (conservation biologist), as we explore sedges (Carex spp.) in one of the most scenic parks in Maryland, the historic Chapman State Park. As part of the "Year of the Sedge", we will explore the riparian ecosystems of this park right by the mighty Potomac River in Charles County. The park possesses some of the state's highest Carex diversity in its gorgeous wetlands and floodplain forests.
Difficulty Level and/or Trail Mileage: Easy to moderate, about 1 mile.
Speaker Bios: Rod Simmons is a plant ecologist and conservation biologist, with a background in biology, botany, and geology who has extensively surveyed the flora and natural communities of the mid-Atlantic region, especially the inner Coastal Plain, Fall Zone, and Piedmont of the greater Washington, D.C. area. He is a Research Associate with the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution; a member of the Virginia Botanical Associates; former contract botanist for NatureServe, National Park Service, and others; and works closely with the Virginia and Maryland natural heritage programs. He is the author of numerous technical reports, papers, and articles, and has published in scientific journals. He is a member and a past president of the Botanical Society of Washington and serves on the boards of the Virginia and Maryland native plant societies. He is a frequent lecturer and field trip leader for various organizations. He recently retired as Natural Resource Manager and Plant Ecologist for the City of Alexandria, Virginia.
Jorge Bogantes Montero is a Natural Resources Program Manager at the Anacostia Watershed Society in Bladensburg, MD. He leads ecological restoration efforts on public parklands in the Anacostia River watershed (in both DC and MD), including wetland restoration, tree plantings, meadow creation, SAV propagation, mussel propagation, wildlife monitoring, and invasive plant management. Mr. Bogantes Montero has a Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management and Protection from the Universidad Estatal a Distancia in San Jose, Costa Rica, his native country. Before moving to the U.S., Jorge worked in his country in issues related to tropical biodiversity conservation.
For additional information: Jorge Bogantes Montero, jmontero@anacostiaws.org/ 202-560-6107.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Limited to 25 people. Registration through May 29, 2026 for members only. Directions will be included in registration confirmation.
Bring: Closed-toe shoes, water, sunscreen and repellent. Cancellation Policy: Event will proceed in drizzle but be cancelled if heavy rain or thunderstorm.
Speaker: Sean Sipple
During this optional virtual session associated with the Sedge (Carex) Identification Workshop on June 27th at the Adkins Arboretum, we will go over the most essential botanical terms and techniques used to identify sedges (Carex spp.) in dichotomous keys. This session is encouraged for people less familiar with botanical terminology, or people less familiar with sedges in particular. This session will be open to the general public, not just for workshop participants. However, If you would like to attend the June 27th workshop you will have to register online for the 25 slots available.
About the Speaker
Sean is a Senior Environmental Scientist with over 22 years of experience. He co-leads the NRT and oversees CRI’s water quality and biomonitoring studies in non-tidal and tidal habitats, with broad expertise in natural resources disciplines such as rare, threatened, and endangered species and habitat surveys, waters of the U.S. (including wetlands) delineations, and mitigation monitoring. Sean conducts, reviews, and assembles complex natural resource studies related to residential, commercial, transportation, and utility projects, both private and public. He holds numerous accredited certifications, including Senior Professional Wetland Scientist, Professional Wetland Delineator, Benthic Macroinvertebrate Taxonomy, Fish Taxonomy, Fish Crew Leader, Qualified Bog Turtle Surveyor, and Small Whorled Pogonia. He is well-recognized for his technical expertise and regularly provides professional training to natural resource professionals in the region in wetland delineation, plant identification, and other technical disciplines.
There are 178 species of sedges (Carex spp.) in Maryland and over 480 species in North America, making it the single largest plant genus on the continent! This workshop will be a hands-on botanical exploration of Carex at the Adkins Arboretum. Associated with this workshop, we will hold a virtual presentation previously (date TBD) to go over basic botanical terminology, this virtual session will be optional for workshop participants. During the workshop, botanical terminology will be spoken, researched, learned and discussed. Previous reading and studying of Carex morphology terminology is highly encouraged. For more experienced participants or people that would like to dive deeper in the botany of Carex, we recommend purchasing applications like Flora of Virginia or FloraQuest (for our region). This workshop will be led by botanist and environmental scientist Sean Sipple.
Leaders: Jorge Bogantes Montero jmontero@anacostiaws.org(202)560-6107 and Sean Sipple (seans@cri.biz)
Sean is a Senior Environmental Scientist with over 23 years of experience. He co-leads the Natural Resources Department and oversees CRI’s water quality and biomonitoring studies in non-tidal and tidal habitats, with broad expertise in natural resources disciplines such as rare, threatened, and endangered species and habitat surveys, waters of the U.S. (including wetlands) delineations, and mitigation monitoring. Sean conducts, reviews, and assembles complex natural resource studies related to residential, commercial, transportation, and utility projects, both private and public. He holds numerous accredited certifications, including Senior Professional Wetland Scientist, Professional Wetland Delineator, Benthic Macroinvertebrate Taxonomy, Fish Taxonomy, Fish Crew Leader, Qualified Bog Turtle Surveyor, and Small Whorled Pogonia. He is well-recognized for his technical expertise and regularly provides professional training to natural resource professionals in the region in wetland delineation, plant identification, and other technical disciplines.
Location: Adkins Arboretum.
Notes: It is recommended that you attend the Zoom session (date TBD) that we will offer on Carex botanical terminology or that you practice ID/become familiar with keys (with the apps recommended) and terminology before the event.
Optional but recommended resources: floraquest app (you have to purchase it and make sure you purchase the one for the northern tier which covers our region): https://ncbg.unc.edu/research/unc-herbarium/flora-apps/ or Flora of Virginia (you have to purchase it) https://floraofvirginia.org/flora-app
For additional information: Jorge Bogantes Montero jmontero@anacostiaws.org (202)560-6107 and Sean Sipple (seans@cri.biz)
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Limited to 25 people. Registration through May 16 for members only. Directions will be included in registration confirmation.
Bring water bottle, insect/tick repellent, sunscreen. Outdoor clothes, closed-toe shoes, and rain gear depending on weather forecast.
Cancellation Policy: Event will proceed in drizzle, but will be canceled if heavy rain or thunderstorm
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