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Leaders: Bradley Simpson and Judy Fulton
Location: McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area https://maps.app.goo.gl/gh3QQdD4QFbxQ6T76
Notes: About 1.5 miles on flat, natural surface trails. This walk has little to no tree cover so please dress accordingly!
For additional information: Bradley Simpson Email: bsimpso2@umd.edu Phone: 443-433-8819
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Limited to 15 people. Registration through July 28, 2024 for members only. Directions will be included in registration confirmation.
Wear Long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks over bottoms of pants to exclude ticks, sunhat.
Bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, water bottles.
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
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.
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