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Invasive Species Removal Projects

The activities listed below are not under MNPS supervision. These listings are provided as a courtesy for the sponsoring groups to help them find volunteers to help with their projects.

If you do not see your organization listed, please send the following to invasives @ mdflora.org: the name of your organization, a brief description of the project, the project's location, the project's schedule, anything the volunteers need to bring or wear or note, directions to the site, and the name and contact information (e-mail and/or phone) of the project's coordinator. If you also have a web site with more information, please provide a link to that also.

Project Descriptions


You are advised to check with the contact person for the project before heading out to the site to be sure the activity is still scheduled.

Upcoming events

  • Non-native Invasive Plant Removal at Patuxent Research Refuge

    • 06 Jul 2011
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Patuxent Research Refuge, National Wildlife Visitor Center

    Sponsoring Organization: Patuxent Research Refuge, Anne Arundel & Prince George's Counties

    Patuxent Research Refuge, established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936, was America's first and only refuge devoted to support wildlife research. Patuxent's mission is "to help protect and conserve the nation's wildlife and habitat through research on critical environmental problems and issues." Its 12,750 acres of forest, meadow, and wetland habitats are managed to promote biological diversity and the protection of native and migratory bird species.

    Non-native invasive plants are threatening our wildlife habitat. We need YOU to help stop them. Come out for one of our "Weed Warriors Days" and help us treat garlic mustard, mile-a-minute, Japanese stiltgrass and other non-native plant infestations on the refuge. All ages and abilities are welcome. Do your part to protect Patuxent from alien invaders, and become a Weed Warrior! You will receive a short educational briefing explaining the effects of invasive plants on wildlife and wildlife habitats and how to identify and control these plants.

    Note: Wear long sleeves and pants and bring gloves.

    Contact: Please register for these events by calling 301-497-5887.

    Directions to the National Wildlife Visitor Center: The National Wildlife Visitor Center is located off of Powder Mill Road between MD Route 197 and the Baltimore/Washington Parkway, south of Laurel.

    More info: call 301-497-5763 or visit patuxent.fws.gov.

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  • Non-native Invasive Plant Removal at Patuxent Research Refuge

    • 20 Jul 2011
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract Visitor Contact Station

    Sponsoring Organization: Patuxent Research Refuge

    Patuxent Research Refuge, established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936, was America's first and only refuge devoted to support wildlife research. Patuxent's mission is "to help protect and conserve the nation's wildlife and habitat through research on critical environmental problems and issues." Its 12,750 acres of forest, meadow, and wetland habitats are managed to promote biological diversity and the protection of native and migratory bird species.

    Non-native invasive plants are threatening our wildlife habitat. We need YOU to help stop them. Come out for one of our "Weed Warriors Days" and help us treat garlic mustard, mile-a-minute, Japanese stiltgrass and other non-native plant infestations on the refuge. All ages and abilities are welcome. Do your part to protect Patuxent from alien invaders, and become a Weed Warrior! You will receive a short educational briefing explaining the effects of invasive plants on wildlife and wildlife habitats and how to identify and control these plants.

    Note: Wear long sleeves and pants and bring gloves.

    Contact: Please register for these events by calling 301-497-5887.

    Directions to the North Tract Visitor Contact Station: From I-295, take the exit for MD-Route 198 towards Fort Meade. Go approximately 1.5 miles until you see "Glory Days Auto Salvage" on your near right corner and baseball fields on your far right. Turn right between the two onto Bald Eagle Drive. Proceed through the gate and continue about 1/2 mile to the Visitor Contact Station.

    More info: call 301-497-5763 or visit patuxent.fws.gov.

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  • Non-native Invasive Plant Removal at Patuxent Research Refuge

    • 30 Jul 2011
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract Visitor Contact Station

    Sponsoring Organization: Patuxent Research Refuge

    Patuxent Research Refuge, established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936, was America's first and only refuge devoted to support wildlife research. Patuxent's mission is "to help protect and conserve the nation's wildlife and habitat through research on critical environmental problems and issues." Its 12,750 acres of forest, meadow, and wetland habitats are managed to promote biological diversity and the protection of native and migratory bird species.

    Non-native invasive plants are threatening our wildlife habitat. We need YOU to help stop them. Come out for one of our "Weed Warriors Days" and help us treat garlic mustard, mile-a-minute, Japanese stiltgrass and other non-native plant infestations on the refuge. All ages and abilities are welcome. Do your part to protect Patuxent from alien invaders, and become a Weed Warrior! You will receive a short educational briefing explaining the effects of invasive plants on wildlife and wildlife habitats and how to identify and control these plants.

    Note: Wear long sleeves and pants and bring gloves.

    Contact: Please register for these events by calling 301-497-5887.

    Directions to the North Tract Visitor Contact Station: From I-295, take the exit for MD-Route 198 towards Fort Meade. Go approximately 1.5 miles until you see "Glory Days Auto Salvage" on your near right corner and baseball fields on your far right. Turn right between the two onto Bald Eagle Drive. Proceed through the gate and continue about 1/2 mile to the Visitor Contact Station.

    More info: call 301-497-5763 or visit patuxent.fws.gov.

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  • Non-native Invasive Plant Removal at Patuxent Research Refuge

    • 03 Aug 2011
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract Visitor Contact Station

    Sponsoring Organization: Patuxent Research Refuge

    Patuxent Research Refuge, established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936, was America's first and only refuge devoted to support wildlife research. Patuxent's mission is "to help protect and conserve the nation's wildlife and habitat through research on critical environmental problems and issues." Its 12,750 acres of forest, meadow, and wetland habitats are managed to promote biological diversity and the protection of native and migratory bird species.

    Non-native invasive plants are threatening our wildlife habitat. We need YOU to help stop them. Come out for one of our "Weed Warriors Days" and help us treat garlic mustard, mile-a-minute, Japanese stiltgrass and other non-native plant infestations on the refuge. All ages and abilities are welcome. Do your part to protect Patuxent from alien invaders, and become a Weed Warrior! You will receive a short educational briefing explaining the effects of invasive plants on wildlife and wildlife habitats and how to identify and control these plants.

    Note: Wear long sleeves and pants and bring gloves.

    Contact: Please register for these events by calling 301-497-5887.

    Directions to the North Tract Visitor Contact Station: From I-295, take the exit for MD-Route 198 towards Fort Meade. Go approximately 1.5 miles until you see "Glory Days Auto Salvage" on your near right corner and baseball fields on your far right. Turn right between the two onto Bald Eagle Drive. Proceed through the gate and continue about 1/2 mile to the Visitor Contact Station.

    More info: call 301-497-5763 or visit patuxent.fws.gov.

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  • Invasive Plant Removal: Hellen Creek Forest and Wildlife Preserve, St. Mary's County

    • 20 Aug 2011
    • 8:00 AM - 9:59 AM
    • Hellen Creek Forest and Wildlife Preserve, Lusby, MD

    Sponsoring Organization: Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust

    Leader: Bob Boxwell

    Hellen Creek Forest and Wildlife Preserve is 50 acres of stream and ravine along Hellen Creek. We have over 25 species of trees including hemlocks and we are adjacent to The Nature Conservancy's Hemlock Preserve.

    Join us for a quick tour of the preserve before we get down to the ongoing work of invasive plant removal and native wildflower plantings. Learn how you can improve your own backyard to make it friendlier to the environment and take a native plant home for your garden.

    Wear/Bring: Sturdy clothes and shoes. We will provide gloves and tools, and refreshments.

    Location: Hellen Creek Forest and Wildlife Preserve, 11785 Clifton Drive, Lusby MD 20657.

    Directions: The Hellen Creek Forest and Wildlife Preserve is located off Clifton Drive in Lusby. From Washington, take Rt. 4 south to Calvert County. Turn right at the second light in Lusby, which is Coster/Mill Bridge Road. Take Coster Road less than 1 mile to Clifton Drive on the right. Follow this to the driveway on the left with the number 11875 posted. Follow to the end where you will see the Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust sign.

    More Info: To receive updates about workdays, e-mail or call Bob Boxwell, Executive Director, Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust, P.O. Box 336, Lusby, MD 20657, 410-394-1300 (office), 410-610-5124 (cell), or cpnht@comcast.net. Web site: http://www.covepoint-trust.org/.

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  • Non-native Invasive Plant Removal at Patuxent Research Refuge

    • 27 Aug 2011
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Patuxent Research Refuge, National Wildlife Visitor Center

    Sponsoring Organization: Patuxent Research Refuge, Anne Arundel & Prince George's Counties

    Patuxent Research Refuge, established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936, was America's first and only refuge devoted to support wildlife research. Patuxent's mission is "to help protect and conserve the nation's wildlife and habitat through research on critical environmental problems and issues." Its 12,750 acres of forest, meadow, and wetland habitats are managed to promote biological diversity and the protection of native and migratory bird species.

    Non-native invasive plants are threatening our wildlife habitat. We need YOU to help stop them. Come out for one of our "Weed Warriors Days" and help us treat garlic mustard, mile-a-minute, Japanese stiltgrass and other non-native plant infestations on the refuge. All ages and abilities are welcome. Do your part to protect Patuxent from alien invaders, and become a Weed Warrior! You will receive a short educational briefing explaining the effects of invasive plants on wildlife and wildlife habitats and how to identify and control these plants.

    Note: Wear long sleeves and pants and bring gloves.

    Contact: Please register for these events by calling 301-497-5887.

    Directions to the National Wildlife Visitor Center: The National Wildlife Visitor Center is located off of Powder Mill Road between MD Route 197 and the Baltimore/Washington Parkway, south of Laurel.

    More info: call 301-497-5763 or visit patuxent.fws.gov.

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  • Habitat Restoration Work Group: Howard County Conservancy

    • 08 Sep 2011
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Howard County Conservancy, Woodstock, MD

    Sponsoring Organization: Howard County Conservancy

    The Habitat Restoration Work Group works on projects such as removing unwanted invasive nuisance plants, replanting and maintaining plantings areas with native plants, stream bank restoration, deer protection, erosion control as well as general trail maintenance.

    Bring: We provide tools, but you should wear appropriate clothing with long sleeves for working in the woods.

    Location: Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road Woodstock, MD 21163.

    Contact: Tabby Fique, Land Manager/Easement Coordinator, Howard County Conservancy, 410-465-8877 ext. 109, tabby.fique@hcconservancy.org. All levels of experience welcome. In case of inclement weather, call the day of to see if we are still meeting.

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  • Habitat Restoration Work Group: Howard County Conservancy

    • 22 Sep 2011
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Howard County Conservancy, Woodstock, MD

    Sponsoring Organization: Howard County Conservancy

    The Habitat Restoration Work Group works on projects such as removing unwanted invasive nuisance plants, replanting and maintaining plantings areas with native plants, stream bank restoration, deer protection, erosion control as well as general trail maintenance.

    Bring: We provide tools, but you should wear appropriate clothing with long sleeves for working in the woods.

    Location: Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road Woodstock, MD 21163.

    Contact: Tabby Fique, Land Manager/Easement Coordinator, Howard County Conservancy, 410-465-8877 ext. 109, tabby.fique@hcconservancy.org. All levels of experience welcome. In case of inclement weather, call the day of to see if we are still meeting.

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  • Conservation Stewardship Project Middle Patuxent Environmental Area

    • 27 Sep 2011
    • 9:00 AM - 11:29 AM
    • MPEA, Trotter Road entrance

    Sponsoring Organizations: Howard County Recreation & Parks and Howard County Master Gardeners

    Invasive Plant Removal & Insect Activities

    Invasive plants are impacting the native woody plants associated with our early successional habitat maintenance goals. We’ll continue our restoration efforts by removing invasive vines from mature native trees along the trail and meadow borders and also from the deer shelters protecting younger specimens. Weather-dependent activities include a talk about Monarch butterfly natural history with demonstrations of capture, tagging, & release methods.

    The Conservation Stewardship Project, a joint program of the Howard County Recreation & Parks and the Howard County Master Gardeners, targets the problem of controlling invasive, exotic species in the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area. Volunteer work dates occur monthly from March through November, skipping July & August. Each date includes an educational component concerning the target invasive species or target work area for the day.

    The Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (MPEA), established in 1996, encompasses 1,021 acres and contains a diversity of habitat types. There are upland and bottomland hardwood forest, fields, wetlands, ponds, and riparian habitats. The primary components of the MPEA's mission are natural resources management, education, research, and recreation.

    For more information, contact Master Gardener Aylene Gard at (410) 992-9889; or Jeff Claffy, Assistant Natural Resources Manager, MPEA at (410) 313-6209 or jclaffy@howardcountymd.gov.

    Driving Directions to Trotter Road entrance to MPEAt:

    • From U.S. 29 at 32: Take 32 west to the Great Star Drive exit. Turn right onto Great Star Drive. Then make a right onto Summer Sunrise. Continue to Trotter Road and make a left. Proceed about 1 mile to the parking area on the right just beyond the small traffic circle.
    • From U.S. 29 at 108: Take 108 west and continue past Centennial Lane. Proceed past Harpers Farm Road to Trotter Road and make a left. Continue to the parking area on the left. If you reach the small traffic circle, you've gone too far.
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  • Habitat Restoration Work Group: Howard County Conservancy

    • 13 Oct 2011
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Howard County Conservancy, Woodstock, MD

    Sponsoring Organization: Howard County Conservancy

    The Habitat Restoration Work Group works on projects such as removing unwanted invasive nuisance plants, replanting and maintaining plantings areas with native plants, stream bank restoration, deer protection, erosion control as well as general trail maintenance.

    Bring: We provide tools, but you should wear appropriate clothing with long sleeves for working in the woods.

    Location: Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road Woodstock, MD 21163.

    Contact: Tabby Fique, Land Manager/Easement Coordinator, Howard County Conservancy, 410-465-8877 ext. 109, tabby.fique@hcconservancy.org. All levels of experience welcome. In case of inclement weather, call the day of to see if we are still meeting.

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  • Conservation Stewardship Project Middle Patuxent Environmental Area

    • 25 Oct 2011
    • 9:00 AM - 11:29 AM
    • MPEA, Trotter Road entrance

    Sponsoring Organizations: Howard County Recreation & Parks and Howard County Master Gardeners

    Sprucing-up the Seep Area (or a Potential Planting Event)

    Hundreds of native trees and shrubs have been planted by our volunteers, many in the spring seep portion of the Woodcock Habitat Management Area. The seep area was historically rich with American woodcock activity, and volunteer efforts continue there to restore proper Timberdoodle feeding cover. On this morning, we’ll assist in the upkeep of the site chiefly by removing invasive Multiflora rose and assorted vines that impact the young trees and/or anti-deer tree shelters. While on location we’ll take time to point out and reflect on the wonderful strides volunteers have made to replenish this habitat.

    The Conservation Stewardship Project, a joint program of the Howard County Recreation & Parks and the Howard County Master Gardeners, targets the problem of controlling invasive, exotic species in the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area. Volunteer work dates occur monthly from March through November, skipping July & August. Each date includes an educational component concerning the target invasive species or target work area for the day.

    The Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (MPEA), established in 1996, encompasses 1,021 acres and contains a diversity of habitat types. There are upland and bottomland hardwood forest, fields, wetlands, ponds, and riparian habitats. The primary components of the MPEA's mission are natural resources management, education, research, and recreation.

    For more information, contact Master Gardener Aylene Gard at (410) 992-9889; or Jeff Claffy, Assistant Natural Resources Manager, MPEA at (410) 313-6209 or jclaffy@howardcountymd.gov.

    Driving Directions to Trotter Road entrance to MPEAt:

    • From U.S. 29 at 32: Take 32 west to the Great Star Drive exit. Turn right onto Great Star Drive. Then make a right onto Summer Sunrise. Continue to Trotter Road and make a left. Proceed about 1 mile to the parking area on the right just beyond the small traffic circle.
    • From U.S. 29 at 108: Take 108 west and continue past Centennial Lane. Proceed past Harpers Farm Road to Trotter Road and make a left. Continue to the parking area on the left. If you reach the small traffic circle, you've gone too far.
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  • Habitat Restoration Work Group: Howard County Conservancy

    • 27 Oct 2011
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Howard County Conservancy, Woodstock, MD

    Sponsoring Organization: Howard County Conservancy

    The Habitat Restoration Work Group works on projects such as removing unwanted invasive nuisance plants, replanting and maintaining plantings areas with native plants, stream bank restoration, deer protection, erosion control as well as general trail maintenance.

    Bring: We provide tools, but you should wear appropriate clothing with long sleeves for working in the woods.

    Location: Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road Woodstock, MD 21163.

    Contact: Tabby Fique, Land Manager/Easement Coordinator, Howard County Conservancy, 410-465-8877 ext. 109, tabby.fique@hcconservancy.org. All levels of experience welcome. In case of inclement weather, call the day of to see if we are still meeting.

    Show details

  • Habitat Restoration Work Group: Howard County Conservancy

    • 10 Nov 2011
    • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Howard County Conservancy, Woodstock, MD

    Sponsoring Organization: Howard County Conservancy

    The Habitat Restoration Work Group works on projects such as removing unwanted invasive nuisance plants, replanting and maintaining plantings areas with native plants, stream bank restoration, deer protection, erosion control as well as general trail maintenance.

    Bring: We provide tools, but you should wear appropriate clothing with long sleeves for working in the woods.

    Location: Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road Woodstock, MD 21163.

    Contact: Tabby Fique, Land Manager/Easement Coordinator, Howard County Conservancy, 410-465-8877 ext. 109, tabby.fique@hcconservancy.org. All levels of experience welcome. In case of inclement weather, call the day of to see if we are still meeting.

    Show details

  • Conservation Stewardship Project Middle Patuxent Environmental Area

    • 22 Nov 2011
    • 9:00 AM - 11:29 AM
    • MPEA, Trotter Road entrance

    Sponsoring Organizations: Howard County Recreation & Parks and Howard County Master Gardeners

    Barberry Revisited

    Japanese Barberry is very tolerant of shade and can form dense colonies in a variety of habitats including closed canopy forest. This pesky plant reportedly changes soil pH and nitrogen levels as it displaces native herbs and shrubs. For these reasons, we are hosting this second removal event. Using the same techniques we practiced in June, we’ll keep digging and uprooting these unwelcome intruders of natural areas.

    The Conservation Stewardship Project, a joint program of the Howard County Recreation & Parks and the Howard County Master Gardeners, targets the problem of controlling invasive, exotic species in the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area. Volunteer work dates occur monthly from March through November, skipping July & August. Each date includes an educational component concerning the target invasive species or target work area for the day.

    The Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (MPEA), established in 1996, encompasses 1,021 acres and contains a diversity of habitat types. There are upland and bottomland hardwood forest, fields, wetlands, ponds, and riparian habitats. The primary components of the MPEA's mission are natural resources management, education, research, and recreation.

    For more information, contact Master Gardener Aylene Gard at (410) 992-9889; or Jeff Claffy, Assistant Natural Resources Manager, MPEA at (410) 313-6209 or jclaffy@howardcountymd.gov.

    Driving Directions to Trotter Road entrance to MPEAt:

    • From U.S. 29 at 32: Take 32 west to the Great Star Drive exit. Turn right onto Great Star Drive. Then make a right onto Summer Sunrise. Continue to Trotter Road and make a left. Proceed about 1 mile to the parking area on the right just beyond the small traffic circle.
    • From U.S. 29 at 108: Take 108 west and continue past Centennial Lane. Proceed past Harpers Farm Road to Trotter Road and make a left. Continue to the parking area on the left. If you reach the small traffic circle, you've gone too far.
    Show details

  • Habitat Restoration Work Group: Howard County Conservancy

    • 08 Dec 2011
    • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Howard County Conservancy, Woodstock, MD

    Sponsoring Organization: Howard County Conservancy

    The Habitat Restoration Work Group works on projects such as removing unwanted invasive nuisance plants, replanting and maintaining plantings areas with native plants, stream bank restoration, deer protection, erosion control as well as general trail maintenance.

    Bring: We provide tools, but you should wear appropriate clothing with long sleeves for working in the woods.

    Location: Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road Woodstock, MD 21163.

    Contact: Tabby Fique, Land Manager/Easement Coordinator, Howard County Conservancy, 410-465-8877 ext. 109, tabby.fique@hcconservancy.org. All levels of experience welcome. In case of inclement weather, call the day of to see if we are still meeting.

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