Picnic & Sunset Stroll: New Beginnings- Woodlawn Wildlife Area (Friday)

Sponsoring Organization:  Maryland Native Plant Society

Description:  Participants will walk through a variety of habitats including a forest, meadow and wetlands. Watch and possibly tag the monarch butterflies as they visit the meadow en route to Mexico for the winter. There will be time for a picnic at the pavilion/living classroom as we discuss plans for planting four raised demonstration beds. Participants will find it hard to believe the area was formerly a landfill. Working with students and local volunteers, Jeff Popp, the land restoration manager, has turned it into a wildlife refuge that you won't want to miss.

Outing will end around sunset.

Location: New Beginnings- The Woodlawn Wildlife Area, Port Deposit, Cecil County

Leader:  Jeff Popp, Land Restoration Manager

Registration is required.  Limited to 15.

FREE

Bring: Insect repellent, field guides and binoculars if you want, water, and a light picnic. 

Cancellation Policy: Canceled if heavy rain and/or lightning. For light drizzle, to be determined by Jeff. Registered participants will be notified.

Contact: Tracy Ripani at tripani@ccps.org 

For further information about the wildlife area:

http://www.wildlifehc.org/programs/whc-managed-programs/new-beginnings/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Beginnings-The-Woodlawn-Wildlife-Area/277042169117952

http://www.epa.gov/reg3hwmd/bf-lr/success/Woodlawn2.pdf

Directions:   will be provided in confirmation email upon registration.