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.Contact
Liz McDowell at 301-895-3686 or lmcdnativeplants @ hughes.net
Areas Included
- Allegany County
- Garrett County
- Washington County
Upcoming Events
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07/21/2020 9:00 AMNew Germany State Park
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08/03/2020 9:00 AMNew Germany State Park
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08/11/2020 9:00 AMNew Germany State Park
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08/15/2020 10:00 AMNew Germany State Park
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08/19/2020 9:00 AMNew Germany State Park
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09/03/2020 9:00 AMNew Germany State Park
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10/08/2020 7:00 PMFrostburg State University, Compton Science Center, Room TBD
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11/12/2020 7:00 PMFrostburg State University, Compton Science Center, Room TBD
Other Local Events
| Local ResourcesThe 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. |