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The Maryland Native Plant Society

The Maryland Native Plant Society

2024 Plant Blitz

Join us in May for a field trip, or two. We’ll be offering excursions across the state and documenting the plants we encounter with the iNaturalist app.

If you’d like some training on how to use iNaturalist, we’re holding a training session on April 23. By using iNaturalist, we’ll be able to easily contribute data to the Maryland Biodiversity Project. 

iNaturalist

Here's a Basic Introduction to using iNaturalist

Works On All Your Devices

Install our mobile apps so you can always observe, even without cell reception or wifi.

Android app on Google Play  iPhone app in the Apple App Store

  • Field Trip: Mini-bioblitz at Forte Foote Park with MBP (SATURDAY)

    • 05/03/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Forte Foote Park, Oxon Hill, Prince George's County

    Sponsoring Organization: Maryland Biodiversity Project (MBP)

    Leader:  Sue Muller (MBP)

    Location:  Forte Foote Park, Oxon Hill, MD   https://www.nps.gov/fofo/index.htm

    Description: In 2025, MBP began a mini-bioblitz or "quad-busting" fieldtrip series to survey United States Geological Survey quadrangle maps (quads) across Maryland that have less than 500 living species documented.  MBP editor Sue Muller has been leading a series of “quad-busting” fieldtrips in the Alexandria quad (Forte Foote Park, Prince George's County) and also in Leesburg and Waterford quads (Montgomery County).  She wants to extend the opportunity to MNPS members to join the effort.  Sue's goal is to document as many species as she can using iNaturalist.  MNPS members can greatly contribute by surveying for plants!  Sue plans something for everyone.  Habitats include mature forest, marsh, meadow, edge, streams and the Potomac River.  There will certainly be a focus on ephemerals and migratory birds.

    Notes:  Meet at the Parking Lot.  Plenty of parking spaces.  Please note that there are no restrooms in the area. If you want to extend the scouting to the afternoon, look for the Oxon Hill Farm mini-bioblitz announcement. 

    For additional information:   Please Email Sue Muller @ mailto:green12205@gmail.com  with your intent to participate and receive general final details of the event. 

    ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. 

    Bring:  Hat, water bottle, snacks, usual outdoor gear for a nature adventure. Please also have iNaturalist on your phone.  There will be a free lesson if you have never used it before!

    Cancellation Policy: If the trip is cancelled for weather and rescheduled, the trip leader will email everyone at least one day in advance.

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    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 members-only early registration.

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  • Field Trip: Mini-bioblitz at Oxon Hill Farm with MBP (SATURDAY)

    • 05/03/2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Oxon Hill Farm, Oxon Hill, Prince George's County

    Sponsoring Organization: Maryland Biodiversity Project (MBP)

    Leader:  Sue Muller (MBP)

    Location:  Oxon Hill Farm, 6411 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD   https://www.nps.gov/oxhi/index.htm

    Description: In 2025, MBP began a mini-bioblitz or "quad-busting" fieldtrip series to survey United States Geological Survey quadrangle maps (quads) across Maryland that have less than 500 living species documented.  MBP editor Sue Muller has been leading a series of “quad-busting” fieldtrips in the Alexandria quad (Forte Foote Park, Prince George's County) and also in Leesburg and Waterford quads (Montgomery County).  She wants to extend the opportunity to MNPS members to join the effort.  Sue's goal is to document as many species as she can using iNaturalist.  MNPS members can greatly contribute by surveying for plants!  Sue plans something for everyone.  Habitats include mature forest, marsh, meadow, edge and streams.  There will certainly be a focus on ephemerals and migratory birds.

    Notes:  Meet at the Parking Lot.  Plenty of parking spaces.  If you are interested to join the morning scouting on the same day, look for the Forte Foote Park mini-bioblitz announcement. 

    For additional information:   Please Email Sue Muller @ mailto:green12205@gmail.com  with your intent to participate and receive general final details of the event. 

    ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. 

    Bring:  Hat, water bottle, snacks, usual outdoor gear for a nature adventure. Please also have iNaturalist on your phone.  There will be a free lesson if you have never used it before!

    Cancellation Policy: If the trip is cancelled for weather and rescheduled, the trip leader will email everyone at least one day in advance.

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    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 members-only early registration.

    Show details
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