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View a slideshow of our volunteers prepping for a prescribed burn at Dorchester Pond.
Allegany Radio Interview on The Nature Conservancy's Work in Western Maryland As heard on Magic 100.5 in Cumberland.
Thursday, May 08 We'll continue our assault with the VA Native Plant Society on garlic mustard in the woods at Turkey Run Park.
Monday, May 12 Become a Weed Warrior Volunteer. This training is for folks committed to donating a few hours each month to controlling invasive plants in the Potomac Gorge National Parks with The Nature Conservancy. See all Volunteer Opportunites >>
The Conservancy is seeking outdoorsy volunteers to help monitor out nature preserves. Click for more information about how you can get outside!
Read our interview with boundary monitor, Pat Groller, as she talks about her experience monitoring Maryland's preserves.
Join the Conservancy's Great Places Network and receive monthly updates on our conservation work in Maryland/DC.
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