MNPS Field Trip: Exploring Plants and Pollinators (Saturday)

Co-sponsored by Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay Chapter and Calvert Nature Society

For adults and children 16 years and older.

Be part of our annual "Parks for Pollinators" iNaturalist Challenge.  Discover the fascinating world of pollination through field explorations and documenting what we find through iNaturalist. Observe bees, butterflies, and birds in action. You will deepen your understanding of pollination, learn to identify different pollinators and plants, and appreciate the importance of biodiversity in our environment.

Don’t miss this opportunity for a day of learning and discovery in a beautiful park setting!

Location:  Gatewood Preserve, 2800 Grays Road, Prince Frederick, MD

Program is Free to all

To incorporate iNaturalist in the training, please bring a fully charged smartphone with the iNaturalist app installed. Don't forget to set up your account.

To download the app:

• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.inaturalist.android
  
• Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inaturalist/id421397028?mt=8

Bring:

• Water, lunch or snacks, hat, sunscreen, tick/insect repellent. Ticks and chiggers may be present.
• Your favorite field guides, hand lens, camera and binoculars, although we'll have some to borrow. 

No water is at the site, portable toilets are available.

INaturalist Project: Parks for Pollinators 2024 in Calvert County

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.  Directions will be included in registration confirmation.