Maryland Native Plant Society

06/16/2026

Consider supporting the Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank

Join MARSB Associate Director John Price as he investigates a huge ...

06/16/2026

Bald cypress cones

06/15/2026

That shaded band on the map marks one of the rarest ecosystems on the planet, the Mid-Appalachian Shale Barrens.

Perched on sun‑blasted, south‑facing slopes, these barrens host heat‑tolerant, drought‑proof, and often endemic species that survive where almost nothing else can.

This week for Must Learn Thursday, Clara Thiel from Frostburg State University, breaks down the geology, ecology, and extraordinary plants that define these fragile habitats.

FREE - but you must RSVP here to have the Zoom details emailed to you: https://marylandnature.wildapricot.org/event-6702610

06/15/2026

Something like 95% of insects require a specific native plant to live and reproduce. These plants are not among them. Good job Pennsylvania!

In Pennsylvania, certain invasive plants are not just a landscaping problem. They are illegal to have. That can be a shock for homeowners and gardeners who may not realize a fast-growing or attractive plant is actually on the banned list.

06/14/2026

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06/14/2026

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06/14/2026

Maryland Native Plant Society - MNPS Annual Fall Conferences go to:

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06/14/2026

June 11, 2026
A field with trees in the background
Natural Lands Project. Photo Courtesy of Dan Small

https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2026/06/11/governor-wes-moore-announces-31-5-million-for-ecological-restoration-projects-to-improve-water-quality-in-local-waterways-and-the-chesapeake-bay/?fbclid=IwVERDUASbh65leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6gbNOlOep0CYN--tGQ3LzTTDvPxTdgtXrvwEqOhV4eszAZd_DpClT2BCFbNg_aem_4VfWBGfk4lc3HT4xNMQVDA

Governor Wes Moore Announces $31.5 Million for Ecological Restoration Projects to Improve Water Quality in Local Waterways and the Chesapeake Bay June 11, 2026 Natural Lands Project. Photo Courtesy of Dan Small Governor Wes Moore today announced the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is awardi...

06/13/2026

“It would be absolutely useless for any of us to work to save wildlife without working to educate the next generation of conservationists.” —Jane Goodall

As a professor, Leopold knew the importance of teaching the next generation to read the land, so they too will love and care for our beloved wild things. We continue the tradition today through our fellowship program, a year-long immersive experience for recent college grads to live in the place that inspired Leopold, develop their own land ethic, and become conservation leaders. 🌱

Stay tuned as we introduce our new fellows cohort soon!