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data-title=""> </div></div> </div> </div><div id="id_WsaBedJ" data-componentId="jItNHCK" class="WaLayoutContainer" style=""><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="WaLayoutTable" style=""><tr data-componentId="WsaBedJ_row" class="WaLayoutRow"><td id="id_D7baYvl" data-componentId="1svj37o" class="WaLayoutItem" style="width:50%;"><div id="id_gGhKYMR" class="WaLayoutPlaceHolder placeHolderContainer" data-componentId="XX8bNlk" style=""><div style="padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;"><div id="id_UU2YPfZ" class="WaGadgetFirst WaGadgetContent gadgetStyleNone" style="" data-componentId="UU2YPfZ" ><div class="gadgetStyleBody gadgetContentEditableArea" style="" data-editableArea="0" data-areaHeight="auto"> <p><font color="#000000" face="Verdana"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana"><font><strong></strong><a href="/Webinar-Recordings" target="_blank"><strong>RECORDED PROGRAMS</strong></a> </font><font style="font-size: 14px;">can be viewed on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnnb79g3zyiyD-Sj51z0oQ" target="_blank">MNPS YouTube channel</a> (under Videos) </font></font></font></p><p><font color="#000000" face="Verdana"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana"><font style="font-size: 14px;">Note that Zoom opens at 7:00PM for brief updates. Presentations begin at 7:30PM and generally run until 8:45PM. </font></font></font><br></p></div> </div><div id="id_uZ5n6re" class="WaGadget WaGadgetUpcomingEvents gadgetStyleNone" style="" data-componentId="uZ5n6re" ><div class="gadgetStyleTitle"><h4 class="gadgetTitleH4"> MNPS Monthly Programs</h4></div> <div class="gadgetStyleBody " style="" data-areaHeight="auto"> <ul> <li> <span class="event-time-zone" style="display: none;" >America/New_York</span> <div class="title"><a href="https://mdflora.org/event-5768160">MNPS Monthly Program: Rare Plants & Ecosystems of Mountain Maryland with Clara Thiel</a></div> <div class="date"> <span client-tz-display client-tz-item="America/New_York" client-tz-formatted=" (EST)">02/25/2025 7:00 PM</span> </div> <div class="location"> <span>Zoom Meeting</span> </div> </li> <li class="last"> <span class="event-time-zone" style="display: none;" >America/New_York</span> <div class="title"><a href="https://mdflora.org/event-5894787">MNPS Monthly Program: Charles Branch Conservation Park with Dominic Quattrocchi & Kerry Wixted</a></div> <div class="date"> <span client-tz-display client-tz-item="America/New_York" client-tz-formatted=" (EDT)">03/25/2025 7:00 PM</span> </div> <div class="location"> <span>Zoom Meeting</span> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div><div id="id_YKd99w1" class="WaGadget WaGadgetUpcomingEvents gadgetStyleNone" style="" data-componentId="YKd99w1" ><div class="gadgetStyleTitle"><h4 class="gadgetTitleH4"> MNPS Field Trips</h4></div> <div class="gadgetStyleBody " style="" data-areaHeight="auto"> <ul> <li> <span class="event-time-zone" style="display: none;" >America/New_York</span> <div class="title"><a href="https://mdflora.org/event-6037286">MNPS Field Trip: Winter Woods Tree ID (Saturday)</a></div> <div class="date"> <span client-tz-display client-tz-item="America/New_York" client-tz-formatted=" (EST)">02/22/2025 10:00 AM</span> </div> <div class="location"> <span>Sugarloaf Mountain, Dickerson (Montgmoery County)</span> </div> </li> <li> <span class="event-time-zone" style="display: none;" >America/New_York</span> <div class="title"><a href="https://mdflora.org/event-6060658">MNPS Field Trip: Equinox Hike at Little Bennett Regional Park (Thursday)</a></div> <div class="date"> <span client-tz-display client-tz-item="America/New_York" client-tz-formatted=" (EDT)">03/20/2025 10:00 AM</span> </div> <div class="location"> <span>Little Bennett Regional Park, Montgomery County</span> </div> </li> <li> <span class="event-time-zone" style="display: none;" >America/New_York</span> <div class="title"><a href="https://mdflora.org/event-6037244">MNPS Field Trip: Spring Ephemeral Walk at Ferry Hill Plantation (Sunday)</a></div> <div class="date"> <span client-tz-display client-tz-item="America/New_York" client-tz-formatted=" (EDT)">04/13/2025 10:00 AM</span> </div> <div class="location"> <span>C&O Canal Ferry Hill Plantation, Sharpsburg (Washington County)</span> </div> </li> <li class="last"> <span class="event-time-zone" style="display: none;" >America/New_York</span> <div class="title"><a href="https://mdflora.org/event-6037177">MNPS Field Trip: Billy Goat Trail Plant Walk (Saturday)</a></div> <div class="date"> <span client-tz-display client-tz-item="America/New_York" client-tz-formatted=" (EDT)">05/31/2025 10:00 AM</span> </div> <div class="location"> <span>Carderock Recreation Area , Bethesda (Montgomery County)</span> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div><div id="id_l6RCw9x" class="WaGadget WaGadgetContent gadgetStyleNone" style="" data-componentId="l6RCw9x" ><div class="gadgetStyleBody gadgetContentEditableArea" style="" data-editableArea="0" data-areaHeight="auto"> <p align="center"><a href="/calendar" target="_blank" class="stylizedButton buttonStyle001">Full Calendar of Events</a> </p> <p>Includes programs sponsored by other organizations, native plant sales, as well as MNPS-sponsored events.</p></div> </div><div id="id_GWaImDG" class="WaGadgetLast WaGadgetContent gadgetStyleNone" style="" data-componentId="GWaImDG" ><div class="gadgetStyleTitle"><h4 class="gadgetTitleH4"> Program Resources</h4></div> <div class="gadgetStyleBody gadgetContentEditableArea" style="" data-editableArea="0" data-areaHeight="auto"> <p><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="/Webinar-Recordings">Webinar Recordings</a> page and on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnnb79g3zyiyD-Sj51z0oQ/videos">MNPS YouTube channel</a> </font></p><p><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" style="font-size: 14px;"></font><a href="/handouts" target="_blank">Program Resources and Handouts</a></p></div> </div></div></div></td><td style="width:10px;" data-componentId="1svj37o_separator" class="WaLayoutSeparator"><div style="width: inherit;"></div></td><td id="id_Mx4g9hE" data-componentId="q5M9ZSD" class="WaLayoutItem" style="width:50%;"><div id="id_VW2xuvD" class="WaLayoutPlaceHolder placeHolderContainer" data-componentId="xqLHjxf" style=""><div style="padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;"><div id="id_BBkRZzT" class="WaGadgetFirst WaGadgetContent gadgetStyleNone" style="" data-componentId="BBkRZzT" ><div class="gadgetStyleTitle"><h4 class="gadgetTitleH4"> 2025 Grant Cycle Now Open</h4></div> <div class="gadgetStyleBody gadgetContentEditableArea" style="" data-editableArea="0" data-areaHeight="auto"> <p>Each year, MNPS allocates funds to support a small number of annual grants for research that will further its mission. <a href="/grants.html" target="_blank">Learn more...</a></p><p><a href="/page-1828192" target="_blank">Read about previous grant recipients...</a></p></div> </div><div id="id_ncWntIj" class="WaGadget WaGadgetContent gadgetStyleNone" style="" data-componentId="ncWntIj" ><div class="gadgetStyleTitle"><h4 class="gadgetTitleH4"> Marilandica</h4></div> <div class="gadgetStyleBody gadgetContentEditableArea" style="" data-editableArea="0" data-areaHeight="auto"> <h4 class="gadgetTitle"><strong><a href="/resources/Publications/Marilandica/Fall2024/Marilandica_Fall2024.pdf" target="_blank">FALL 2024</a> Issue is available to download</strong></h4><a href="/resources/Publications/Marilandica/Fall2024/Marilandica_Fall2024.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="/resources/Publications/Marilandica/Fall2024/Marilandica_Fall2024_cover.jpg" alt="Marilandica Fall 2024" width="201" height="260" style="" align="right" title="Marilandica Fall 2024"></a><br> <p><em>Marilandica</em> is a full-color newsletter that provides information on Maryland's native plants and communities and on society activities. It is typically published twice yearly and is mailed to all current members. Digital versions of current and back issues of <em>Marilandica</em> are available through <a href="/publications/marilandica.html" target="_blank">Publications</a>.</p> <p>To report a missing copy, email info@mdflora.org. Please allow 4 weeks for the post office to deliver your copy.</p></div> </div><div id="id_pwiKQhp" class="WaGadget WaGadgetUpcomingEvents gadgetStyleNone" style="" data-componentId="pwiKQhp" ><div class="gadgetStyleTitle"><h4 class="gadgetTitleH4"> Native Plant Sales</h4></div> <div class="gadgetStyleBody " style="" data-areaHeight="auto"> <ul> <li class="last"> <span class="event-time-zone" style="display: none;" >America/New_York</span> <div class="title"><a href="https://mdflora.org/event-6038726">Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival</a></div> <div class="date"> <span client-tz-display client-tz-item="America/New_York" client-tz-formatted=" (EDT)">05/10/2025 10:00 AM</span> </div> <div class="location"> <span>New Germany State Park, Garrett County, MD</span> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div><div id="id_7J5yqDj" class="WaGadget WaGadgetContent gadgetStyleNone" style="" data-componentId="7J5yqDj" ><div class="gadgetStyleBody gadgetContentEditableArea" style="" data-editableArea="0" data-areaHeight="auto"> <p align="center"><a href="/plantsales.html" target="_blank" class="stylizedButton buttonStyle001">Complete list of Native Plant Sales</a></p></div> </div><div id="id_qpFOLDe" class="WaGadget WaGadgetContent gadgetStyleNone" style="" data-componentId="qpFOLDe" ><div class="gadgetStyleTitle"><h4 class="gadgetTitleH4"> Clickable Map of Native Plant Nurseries</h4></div> <div class="gadgetStyleBody gadgetContentEditableArea" style="" data-editableArea="0" data-areaHeight="auto"> <p>Check out the new clickable map of native plant nurseries in and around Maryland at <a href="/nurseries.html" target="_blank">mdflora.org/nurseries.html</a></p> <p>We took the list of nurseries selling native plants from the MNPS website and created a google map. This new interactive map, with pins on native plant nurseries, allows you to click on a site to get more information including the nursery’s website, contact information, and a short description. We will endeavor to keep the map up to date. However, we advise users to call nurseries in advance when planning a visit.</p></div> </div><div id="id_LOVP7k5" class="WaGadget WaGadgetContent gadgetStyleNone" style="" data-componentId="LOVP7k5" ><div class="gadgetStyleBody gadgetContentEditableArea" style="" data-editableArea="0" data-areaHeight="auto"> <p align="center"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MarylandNativePlantSociety/" target="_blank" class="stylizedButton buttonStyle001">Find us on Facebook</a></p></div> </div><div id="id_KBZjVj1" class="WaGadgetLast WaGadgetContent gadgetStyleNone" style="background-color:transparent;" data-componentId="BubkrYJ" ><div class="gadgetStyleBody gadgetContentEditableArea" style="padding-top:0px;" data-editableArea="0" data-areaHeight="auto"> <p align="center"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/marylandnativeplantsocietydiscussiongroup/" target="_blank" class="stylizedButton buttonStyle001">MNPS Discussion Group on Facebook</a></p></div> </div></div></div></td></tr></table> </div><div id="id_fYJwU1A" data-componentId="fYJwU1A" class="WaLayoutContainerLast" style=""><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="WaLayoutTable" style=""><tr data-componentId="fYJwU1A_row" class="WaLayoutRow"><td id="id_IjtmwgC" data-componentId="IjtmwgC" class="WaLayoutItem" style="width:50%;"><div id="id_28WlEHF" class="WaLayoutPlaceHolder placeHolderContainer" data-componentId="28WlEHF" style=""><div style=""><div id="id_BJOht6i" class="WaGadgetOnly WaGadgetContent gadgetStyleNone" style="" data-componentId="BJOht6i" ><div class="gadgetStyleTitle"><h4 class="gadgetTitleH4"> Photo Albums</h4></div> <div class="gadgetStyleBody gadgetContentEditableArea" style="" data-editableArea="0" data-areaHeight="auto"> <p><font face="arial, sans-serif">Check out the photos from our field trips, events, and other subjects</font></p><p><a href="/All-Photo-Albums" target="_blank">All Photo Albums</a></p></div> </div></div></div></td><td style="width:10px;" data-componentId="IjtmwgC_separator" class="WaLayoutSeparator"><div style="width: inherit;"></div></td><td id="id_TPYHsAF" data-componentId="TPYHsAF" class="WaLayoutItem" style="width:50%;"><div id="id_iAQiChX" class="WaLayoutPlaceHolder placeHolderContainer" data-componentId="iAQiChX" style=""><div style=""><div id="id_rJbLYOe" class="WaGadgetOnly WaGadgetSlideshow gadgetStyleNone" style="" data-componentId="rJbLYOe" ><div class="gadgetStyleTitle"><h4 class="gadgetTitleH4"> Patuxent Research Reserve Field Trip</h4></div> <div class="gadgetStyleBody " style="" data-areaHeight="auto"> <script language="javascript"> jq$(function(){ var imgAmount = jq$('#camera_wrap_rJbLYOe > div').size(); var cameraNavigation = ( imgAmount <= 1 ) ? false : false, cameraAutoAdvance = ( imgAmount <= 1 ) ? false : true; jq$('#camera_wrap_rJbLYOe').camera ( { componentId: 'rJbLYOe', thumbnails: true, loader: 'none', fx: 'simpleFade', time: (5*1000), transPeriod: (750), portrait: false, randomSlide: false, playPause: false, pauseOnClick: false, thumbnails: cameraNavigation, pagination: cameraNavigation, navigation: cameraNavigation, autoAdvance: cameraAutoAdvance, mobileAutoAdvance: cameraAutoAdvance, height: '56%' } ); }); </script> <div class="camera_wrap camera_charcoal_skin" id="camera_wrap_rJbLYOe"> <div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/1%20Patuxent%20%20Research%20Refuge%20Map%20low.jpg" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/1%20Patuxent%20%20Research%20Refuge%20Map%20low.jpg" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Welcome to Patuxent Research Refuge. Field trip leaders: Robert Ferraro and Helen Lowe Metzman. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/2%20Helen%20and%20group%20-%20intro%20to%20hike%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/2%20Helen%20and%20group%20-%20intro%20to%20hike%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Tour intro to MNPS 2021 Fall Conference attendees. Patuxent Research Refuge. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/3%20Helen%20and%20group%20near%20Pityopsis%20graminifolia%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/3%20Helen%20and%20group%20near%20Pityopsis%20graminifolia%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Helen Lowe Metzman and Fall Conference attendees. Pityopsis graminifolia var. latifolia (Narrow-leaf Silkgrass). Patuxent Research Refuge. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/4%20Maryland%20Golden%20Aster%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/4%20Maryland%20Golden%20Aster%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/4%20Solidago%20odora%20(confirmed%20by%20odor)%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/4%20Solidago%20odora%20(confirmed%20by%20odor)%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Solidago odora (Anise-Scented Goldenrod). Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/5%20Polygala%20mariana%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/5%20Polygala%20mariana%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Polygala mariana (Maryland Milkwort). Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/6%20Liatris%20pilosa%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/6%20Liatris%20pilosa%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Liatris pilosa (Shaggy Blazingstar) and Bombus sp (Bumblebee). Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/7%20Epigaea%20repens%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/7%20Epigaea%20repens%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Epigaea repens (Trailing-Arbutus). Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/8%20Helen%20and%20field%20of%20Lobelia%20puberula%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/8%20Helen%20and%20field%20of%20Lobelia%20puberula%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Helen Lowe Metzman and field of Lobelia puberula (Downy Lobelia). Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/9%20Mellissa%20McCormick%20Pollinator%20research%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/9%20Mellissa%20McCormick%20Pollinator%20research%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Melissa McCormick and Raspberry Pi Camera set up. Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/10%20Spiranthes%20cernua%201%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/10%20Spiranthes%20cernua%201%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Spiranthes cernua (White Nodding Ladies' Tresses). Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/11%20Spiranthes%20cernua%20and%20pollinators%20research%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/11%20Spiranthes%20cernua%20and%20pollinators%20research%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Spiranthes cernua (White Nodding Ladies' Tresses) and Raspberry Pi Cameras. Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/12%20Chimaphila%20maculata%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/12%20Chimaphila%20maculata%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Chimaphila maculata (Spotted Wintergreen). Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/13%20Helen%20and%20Epifagus%20virginiana%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/13%20Helen%20and%20Epifagus%20virginiana%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Helen Lowe Metzman and Epifagus virginiana (Beechdrops). Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/14%20Onoclea%20sensibilis%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/14%20Onoclea%20sensibilis%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Onoclea sensibilis (Sensitive Fern). Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/15%20Monotropa%20hypopitys%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/15%20Monotropa%20hypopitys%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Monotropa hypopitys. Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/16%20New%20Marsh%20Pond%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/16%20New%20Marsh%20Pond%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">New Marsh Pond. Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/17%20Brasenia%20schreberi%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/17%20Brasenia%20schreberi%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Brasenia schreberi (Watershield). Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/18%20Drosera%20intermedia%202%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/18%20Drosera%20intermedia%202%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Drosera intermedia (Spatula-leaved Sundew). Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/19%20Group%20picture%20by%20New%20Marsh%20pond%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/19%20Group%20picture%20by%20New%20Marsh%20pond%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Fall Conference attendees. Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/20%20Group%20pic%20by%20New%20Marsh%20Pond%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/20%20Group%20pic%20by%20New%20Marsh%20Pond%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Fall Conference attendees. Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/21%20Group%20picture%20by%20New%20Marsh%20POnd%20(2)%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/21%20Group%20picture%20by%20New%20Marsh%20POnd%20(2)%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Fall Conference attendees. Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/22%20Hypericum%20sp%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/22%20Hypericum%20sp%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Hypericum sp. Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/23%20Persicaria%20hydropiperoides%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/23%20Persicaria%20hydropiperoides%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Persicaria hydropiperoides (Swamp Smartweed). Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/24%20Rhexia%20virginica%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/24%20Rhexia%20virginica%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Rhexia virginica (Virginia Meadowbeauty). Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/25%20Utricularia%20gibba%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/25%20Utricularia%20gibba%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Utricularia gibba (Shortspur Creeping Bladderwort). Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/26%20New%20Marsh%20pond%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/26%20New%20Marsh%20pond%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">New Marsh Pond. Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. Photo: Cristina Niciporciukas.</div> </div><div data-link="" data-src="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/27%20Mushroom%20low.JPG" data-target="" data-thumb="https://mdflora.org/resources/SiteAlbums/148374788/27%20Mushroom%20low.JPG" data-title=""> <div class="camera_caption fadeFromBottom">Patuxent Research Refuge. North Tract. Laurel, MD. Sept 26, 2021. 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