Calvert County is home to a surprising diversity of native orchids—beautiful, elusive, and often overlooked jewels of our local forests and wetlands. Karyn Molines, Division Chief for Calvert County Natural Resources, will highlight the orchid species found right here in Southern Maryland, from the spring-blooming pink lady’s slipper to the fringed orchids of summer and the autumn coralroots.
Through photographs and field observations in Calvert County parks, twelve species of orchids have been documented in over 100 locations. We will discuss efforts taken to monitor these locations and learn how to protect the habitats. This program offers an opportunity to appreciate the rare beauty of Maryland’s wild orchids and the importance of conserving the ecosystems dependent to their survival.
Nov 20
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Virtual