Maryland Native Plant Society upcoming events

MNPS Foray: Cosca Regional Park (FRIDAY) (05/15/2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

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.

MNPS Field Trip: Suitland Bog (FRIDAY) (06/05/2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

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.

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: 6/3

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.