Maryland Native Plant Society upcoming events

MNPS Field Trip: Tee Time to Tree Time: Lake Arbor Restoration (Friday) (10/16/2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Co-sponsoring Organization: Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George's County Parks

Leader: Kerry Wixted

Location: Lake Arbor Golf Course, Mitchellville, Prince George's County

Description: Join vegetation ecologist, Kerry Wixted, on a meander at Lake Arbor Golf Course. This area has been acquired by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and is in its first phase of reforestation. Learn about the current reforestation efforts made possible by the Chesapeake Bay Trust and Maryland’s 5-million Trees Initiative and how we are working with Casey Trees to reforest the site. Visit the recently planted driving range and learn about the pod-styled planting being conducted as well as lessons learned in the process.

Kerry Wixted is a vegetation ecologist with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

Notes: Moderate hike. The path down the driving range is grassy and is a sloping hill. Closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Limited to 15 people. Registration through 10/4 for members only**. Directions will be included in registration confirmation.

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MNPS Field Trip: Step Back In Time - Ecological Restoration in Kensington (Saturday) (10/24/2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Step Back In Time - Ecological Restoration in Kensington

Leader: Danila Sheveiko

Join owner/operator Danila Sheveiko on a tour of urban farm, apiary, and model ecosystem restoration project featuring (almost) all-native ground cover with hundreds of local ecotypes of plant and mushroom species native specifically to Montgomery County. Discover the area’s natural history and learn how to work together with medicinal and edible natives to help heal the land and restore ecological integrity.

Field Trip Assistant: Jill Fonda Allen

YOU MUST REGISTER IN ORDER TO ATTEND AND RECEIVE DETAILS. Registration closes 10/22

After you register, you will receive a registration confirmation email with a link to the location and additional details.

The program is free and open to the public.

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Note that if you donate through the event registration, and subsequently cancel, the donation will temporarily appear as a credit. It will take time for the donation to be reinstituted to your account. Donations and membership dues are non-refundable.

Field Trip: Agroforestry Tour - Conquest Preserve (SUNDAY) (10/25/2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Sponsoring Organization: Wild Ones Delmarva

Leader: Cristina Niciporciukas

Location: Conquest Preserve (address in flyer below)

Description: This 758-acre public property sits in the Spaniard Neck Peninsula near Centreville, positioned beautifully between the Corsica and Chester Rivers, Visit the Agroforestry site where eight species of fruit-producing trees and shrubs are available for public access. Persimmons will be ripening then! Take a closer look at the Chester River and Conquest Beach recovery work with cordgrass (Spartina) planting and sand management. The meadows should be bursting with sparrows.

Cristina Niciporciukas is a Master Gardener and Coastal Plains Master Naturalist. She is also the MNPS Eastern Shore Chapter Chair and Wild Ones Delmarva Secretary.

Notes: We will hike about 0.6 miles to the agroforestry site from the parking lot. through the natural meadow and return via the grassy area alongside the main road. Stumps of tall grasses might make the terrain uneven at times. Closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended. Wear a hat, bring water, sunscreen and bug repellant.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED VIA WILD ONES DELMARVA HERE: https://delmarva.wildones.org/events/?wo_event_id=13475

Limited to 15 people. Open to Wild Ones Delmarva members, MNPS members and to the public.

Event will still progress if drizzle. Cancellation will be sent by 8am in case of announced thunderstorms in the area.

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