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• MNPS Field Trip: Patuxent Research Refuge North Tract (Sunday)

  • When
    10/08/2023
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Patuxent Research Refuge
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    15 registrants

  Registration is closed

  Join us in exploring the largest contiguous natural area between Washington DC and Baltimore.  We will visit plant communities not open to the general public.

  The Patuxent Research Refuge is home to a wide variety of rare and common plant communities.  These include New Jersey Pine Barrens, upland mesic woods, wetlands, and various types of acidic seepage bogs.  The Refuge is home to over 1,200 species of vascular plants, at last count.

  Sponsoring Organization: Maryland Native Plant Society

  Registration through September 15 for MNPS members only

  Leaders: Helen Lowe Metzman and Robert Ferraro

  ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Limited to 15 people.

  FREE

  Bring: Binoculars, water, snack, field guides, insect repellant.

  Cancellation Policy: Walk will proceed in drizzle, but will be cancelled in case of storms

  Contact: (for additional information; not to register) - Helen Lowe Metzman helometz@hotmail.com

  Directions: included in registration confirmation.

  COVID POLICY

  The Maryland Native Plant Society has developed policies and procedures for public program operations based on state and CDC guidelines.

  Please consider the safety, health, and well-being of all participants in our programs and stay home if the participant is ill. Full refunds will be given for cancellations due to health concerns.

  During registration we will ask each individual, or if under 18 a parent, to complete an agreement to the policies

  Please read our full policy statement.

  
  

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