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MNPS Field Trip: Summer Meadow at Rachel Carson Conservation Park (Sunday)

  • 07/26/2026
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Brookeville, MD (Montgomery County)
  • 18

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Rachel Carson Conservation Park is a 650-acre park dedicated to environmental preservation. It is named to honor renowned environmentalist, Rachel Carson, who lived and worked in Montgomery County. One of the park's most notable features is a 30 acre restored meadow. Join plant enthusiasts and weed warriors Jill Fonda Allen and Fred Proctor, as well as Lauren Hubbard, plant scientist, as we explore the meadow in its mid-summer glory.  

Leader: Jill Fonda Allen, Fred Proctor, Lauren Hubbard

Location: Rachel Carson Conservation Park (Montgomery Parks)

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Limited to 18 people. Directions will be included in registration confirmation.

Bring: Sturdy shoes/boots, bug spray, hat, long sleeves/pants. Optional magnifying glass, cell phone for iNAT, small ruler.  Note: There are no restroom facilities at this location. This will be a moderate hike, 2.6 miles.

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