MNPS Field Trip: Catoctin (Saturday)

Sponsoring Organization: Maryland Native Plant Society 

Description: Join us in the beautiful Catoctin Mountains of Frederick County to see the property of Kai Hagen, adjacent to Thorpewood Mountain Retreat. With many types of habitats--well-drained slopes, seeps and wetlands, streams, meadows and a beaver pond--the area has a splendid variety of species in both forest and marginal ecosystems. If we are blessed with recent rain, the diversity of mushrooms is unmatched, so bring your fungal field guides! 

Leaders: Marney Bruce and Bethany Dellagnello 

FREE, BUT ONLINE REGISTRATION IS  REQUIRED. Limited to 15 participants.

Registration limited to MNPS members only through September 9.

Notes: Trails are fairly flat but cross streams and could be muddy. Boots would be good. Don't count on bathrooms!

Bring: Field guides, walking stick, water, snack, binoculars if you like, sun or rain protection.

Cancellation Policy:  We will go in drizzle or light rain, but the trip will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or storms.

Contact: (for additional information, not to register)  Marney Bruce, marneyb@earthlink.net, 301-652-0492

Directions: included in registration confirmation. 
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