Scientific and Traditional Uses of Medicinal Plants Topic at Next Maryland Native Plant Society Meeting
The Western Mountains Chapter of the Maryland Native Plant Society will hold its regular meeting at the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg on Tuesday, February 16 at 7 PM. The guest speaker will be Mimi Hernandez, the new coordinator of the Appalachian Center for Ethnobotanical Studies. Ms. Hernandez will give her PowerPoint presentation called “Bridging the Gap: Scientific and Traditional Uses of Plants”. Her program will begin immediately following a brief business meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
During her presentation Ms. Hernandez will discuss ways we can bridge a traditional awareness with a scientific understanding of plant medicine. ...
Native plant enthusiasts have a rich roster of presentations and workshops to choose from in 2010. The Maryland Native Plant Society (MNPS) uses education, research, and community service to increase awareness and appreciation of native plants and their habitats leading to their conservation and restoration. Membership is open to all who are interested in Maryland's native plants and their habitats. Preserving Maryland's natural heritage, increasing knowledge about native plants, and helping to further the Society's mission are our goals. MNPS sponsors monthly meetings, workshops, field trips, and an annual fall conference. For more information visit www.mdflora.org
The Western Mountains Chapter has formed to expand the efforts of MNPS on the Allegheny Plateau ...
ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 27, 2009) – Governor Martin O'Malley issued this statement today following President Obama’s announcement of a $304.8 million investment in Smart Grid technology in Maryland through Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) and Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCo) as part of a $3.4 billion total investment in Smart Grid technology across the Nation.
“I want to thank President Obama for his support of our efforts to lead by example and create energy solutions for our families and workers. Smart Grid technology will create new jobs, help Marylanders reduce their energy bills, improve system reliability, and support EmPOWER Maryland, one of the most ambitious energy goals in the nation to reduce electricity use 15 percent statewide by 2015.
Editor's Note: For those fighting mountaintop removal (MTR), this week marks an especially sad note as Massey Energy commences mining operations on Coal River Mountain. The mountain, the tallest Appalachian mountain ever slated for MTR, has become a rallying point and symbol of hope for activists and regional residents who have lobbied for alternative wind power to be constructed on the mountain in an attempt to save it from the MTR fate of its neighboring ridges.
The Appalachian Mountains are home to one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. The vast mountain chain possesses distinct characteristics, such as its unique elevation and moisture, allowing a high concentration of biodiversity. As a result of ranging elevation levels and climate change, ...
The Western Mountains Chapter of the Maryland Native Plant Society will hold its regular meeting at the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg on Tuesday, February 16 at 7 PM. The guest speaker will be Mimi Hernandez, the new coordinator of the Appalachian Center for Ethnobotanical Studies. Ms. Hernandez will give her PowerPoint presentation called “Bridging the Gap: Scientific and Traditional Uses of Plants”. Her program will begin immediately following a brief business meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
Native plant enthusiasts have a rich roster of presentations and workshops to choose from in 2010. The Maryland Native Plant Society (MNPS) uses education, research, and community service to increase awareness and appreciation of native plants and their habitats leading to their conservation and restoration. Membership is open to all who are interested in