MEMBERSHIP DONATE
Leaders: Bradley Simpson and Judy Fulton
Come and explore Jug Bay, the tidal freshwater wetland along the Patuxent River with MNPS Board member, Bradley Simpson. Nestled in the coastal plain, this wetland boasts bald cypress, lizard’s tail, spatterdock, pickerelweed, blueberries, male-berry, coastal sweet pepperbush, Virginia sweetspire, and so much more! If we are lucky, we will see orchids in bloom from the genus Platanthera.
Easy, about 1.5 miles on natural surface trails or wetland boardwalk.
Location: Patuxent River Park – Jug Bay Natural Area, 16000 Croom Airport Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Wear closed-toed shoes & sunhat. Bring Sunscreen, insect repellant, water bottles.
For more information: Email Bradley Simpson bsimpso2@umd.edu or Cell: 443-433-8819
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Limited to 15 people. Registration through July 14, 2024 for members only. Directions will be included in registration confirmation.
Bradley Simpson, MNPS Board Member and Habitat Manager at Nature Forward is graduate from the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) where he earned a B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy concentrating in Wildlife Ecology and Management. His work in the plant field has included research as well as active management of an urban forest. He has conducted urban forest research in New York City and at Woodend Nature Sanctuary, categorizing thousands of plants in the process. Currently, he manages the restoration of Woodend’s natural habitats, specifically the 29 acres of forest and shares his knowledge of plants through many education programs. He is also in the process of obtaining a master’s degree from UMD to deepen his understanding of urban forest ecology.
Cancellation Policy: The walk will proceed in drizzle, but will be cancelled if heavy rain or thunderstorm; cancellation will be emailed at least 2 hours before meeting time.
****
Note that An "Account" is not A "Membership" Our website allows non-members to have a "Contact Account" to receive emails about upcoming field trips, programs, and other events. When you login, click on your name (it should be on the top right of the page); if there are no details on membership, you are have a "Contact Account" only. Consider joining to support our programs and take advantage of the members only registration period.
©Maryland Native Plant Society PO Box 4877, Silver Spring, MD 20914MNPS is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization incorporated in Maryland.
