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Saturday, September 7th 2024 | 9:00am- 12:00pm | Owings Mills, MD
$25 Public | $20 Member
Join CCLC and CBLP Level 2 Instructor, Darlene Robbins at Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area.
“Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area is the largest remaining serpentine ecosystem in the eastern United States. Serpentine ecosystems are underlain by serpentinite, an oceanic rock which produces shallow soils, susceptible to erosion, with very high levels of magnesium and very low levels of essential nutrients. Despite these harsh growing conditions, many plant and animal species can be seen in the oak savannas and seemingly barren grasslands of Soldiers Delight. These species include colorful asters, prairie grasses, dragonflies, and butterflies. A network of trails crosses through the Natural Area, allowing visitors to see mixtures of these prairie grasses and wildflowers utilized by grassland birds.” MD DNR
In case of extreme weather ( Hiking at Soldiers Delight NEA is not recommended during periods of extreme heat.) This field day will be held on September 14th. If we are using the back up date participants will be notified by email on Friday by noon.
