Greenbury Point Biodiversity Project

08/04/2026

A very exciting observation at Greenbury Point Conservation Area today! This impressive Imperial Moth was spotted roosting along the trails. Measuring up to 4 inches across, the Imperial Moth belongs to the moth family Saturnidae, the Giant Silk Moths, our largest local moths. These enormous moths are are notable as bioindicators of healthy native plants populations, low light pollution, clean air and low pesticide presence. Another reason it is vital to permanently protect Greenbury Point Conservation Area and other local habitats from development and degradation.

Thank you and photo credit to Joel Dunn.

07/19/2026

Happy National Moth Week! Greenbury Point is home to nearly 70 documented species of moths, from the tiny gray and unassuming to the spectacular and regal. These nighttime pollinators outnumber the daytime butterflies by an estimated 9 to 1. All of the pictured moths species have been documented at Greenbury Point Conservation Area. To learn how to get more involved follow the Friends of Greenbury Point page or visit our website at www.friendsofgreenburypoint.org

07/08/2026

How cool! I love when the goats visit.

🐐🌿 They're baaaaack! 🌿🐑

Greenbury Point's hardest-working landscapers have officially returned!

A herd of 18 goats and sheep is back on the job, helping the Navy tackle invasive vines and shrubs along approximately 4 acres of shoreline. These four-legged groundskeepers provide a natural, environmentally friendly way to restore habitat by eating invasive vegetation while leaving native plants largely untouched.

This isn't their first assignment, either! NSA Annapolis pioneered animal grazing for invasive species control back in 2013, and thanks to its success, the goats have become some of Greenbury Point's most anticipated seasonal visitors.

If you're visiting Greenbury Point over the next 5–7 weeks, you may spot them hard at work.

👀 Feel free to watch from a safe distance, but please remember:

🐐 These are working animals.

🚫 Do not enter their fenced work area or attempt to feed or pet them.

🐕 Keep pets on a leash at all times.

Thank you for helping us protect both our natural resources and our newest "employees!"

Questions? Contact the Natural Resources Manager at [email protected].

07/05/2026

Is your yard firefly ready?

Ways to support a healthy local lighting bug population:

- Avoid using insecticides on you property. Try adding bird and bat supportive habitat to attract creatures that will provide natural insect control. Zero use is best, but if it's unavoidable, check product lables to be sure the product is beetle-safe, and follow the directions exactly. Broad spectrum insecticides will kill everything including the things you want to keep around and often end up making your problem worse over time.

-Turn off unnecessary outdoor lighting. Fireflies like to do it in the dark, so be polite and give them a little privacy. Side benefit...migrating birds, bats and night time pollinators will thank you, too.

-Leave fall leaf litter. The vast majority of a fireflies life cycle (several years!) is spent in the leaf litter feasting on garden pests. If you must reduce leaf litter, try moving it to a designated location in the yard. It makes a great alternative to mulch in the fall.

Photo Credit to University Of Buffalo

07/02/2026

It's time to report turkey sightings to Maryland Department Of Natural Resources! If you see a turkey, please use this link to document it:

Thank you for participating in the annual wild turkey summer observation survey! This survey allows us to monitor population trends and better manage wild turkeys in Maryland. ---> Reporting period is JULY 1 - AUGUST 31. ---> Each time you see wild turkeys, use this form to report the date, county,....

07/02/2026

New schedule is out for July and August.

06/11/2026

05/11/2026

The East and West Roads are reopening starting this weekend. Please get out there and document some nature!

04/15/2026

Good news! The nature center trails are now open during regular operating hours. Unfortunately, East and West Roads remain closed until further notice.