CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
MLGC Conservation Committee members helped Maryland Conservation Corp young people plant 14 fruit trees at Sang Run State Park. We planted apple, plum and pear trees. Several of the trees had a few blooms and they were already being visited by pollinators!! They hope to expand the orchard and will fence in the perimeter at that time.
The Conservation Committee has partnered with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources staff at the Discovery Center assisting elementary students with activities about pollinators and their plants during field trips to the center during May and June for the past five years. The students are from Garrett and Allegany County public schools.
The Conservation Committee created a large rain garden at the Sang Run State Park in June of 2019 that serves as an ongoing educational project for the Junior Rangers, local public-school children, and those visiting the park. This project was funded by three grants we received: one each from the State of Maryland, Espoma Plant America, and Ames Tools Plant America. The rain garden demonstrates how to deal with storm water runoff using the proper native plants.
Additionally, the Conservation Committee has partnered with the Environmental Science teachers and students at Northern Garrett High School to plan, supervise and maintain various native plant projects with the students since 2014. We have constructed a large demonstration meadow garden; provided guidance in wetland replanting and restoration; and helped students construct and plant a memorial flower garden. These gardens are maintained by the students with ongoing guidance from our committee members.
The Conservation Committee created a large rain garden at the Sang Run State Park in June of 2019 that serves as an ongoing educational project for the Junior Rangers, local public-school children, and those visiting the park. This project was funded by three grants we received: one each from the State of Maryland, Espoma Plant America, and Ames Tools Plant America. The rain garden demonstrates how to deal with storm water runoff using the proper native plants.
Additionally, the Conservation Committee has partnered with the Environmental Science teachers and students at Northern Garrett High School to plan, supervise and maintain various native plant projects with the students since 2014. We have constructed a large demonstration meadow garden; provided guidance in wetland replanting and restoration; and helped students construct and plant a memorial flower garden. These gardens are maintained by the students with ongoing guidance from our committee members.
