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Events at Tuckahoe and Nature Programs
MD Big Tree Hunt: Ecology walks, guided by Jim Bardsley
Martinak State Parks will begin at the Martinak State Park Boat Ramp Parking Lot

on Sunday, September 3, at 11 AM, and at the Tuckahoe State
Fall is in the air and it’s a wonderful time to enjoy music in the Park office on Sunday, September 25, at 11 AM. The walks are

Park and Arboretum this month, so check out the performances free to the public. Jim is a volunteer for the state parks and a
listed below. Also, MD Big Tree Hunt continues two Sundays member of the Maryland Big Tree Program and a dendrolo-
a month. A Paw Paw, LobLolly Pine, and Shining Sumac have gist. He is retired from teaching forestry-related courses at

been identified as champion trees so far. So don’t forget to University of Maryland Eastern Shore. His favorite pastime
join the hunt! Finally, congratulations to Betty Neuwirth for is helping MD Big Tree confirm tree identities. So, come out

being our program participant for the month, and thank you to learn how to identify a MD Big Tree and go with Jim to
for being a volunteer for the Senior Walks this summer! Betty hunt for one!
received a $15 Starbucks card as her prize.
Special Events Know Your Oaks! Did you know there are 21 species of oak
in Maryland? Join educators Jim Bogden and Aaron Turner on
Black Dog Alley Band: Martinak Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, September 13 at 1 PM at Adkins Arboretum to learn
ends with a terrifi c band that has a set list that ranges from
to identify the species that grow at the Arboretum and look
classic rock, blues, to funk. Come to Martinak State Park
for them along the forest paths. Wear comfortable walking
Amphitheater for this free concert on Saturday, September
shoes and bring a pen or pencil for sketching and notes. Call
3 at 6:00 PM.
410-634-2847 to register and for more information.
Sessions Americana: Get your tickets for this concert on
Tree Care in Human Made Landscapes: Join Terry Bohner
Sunday, September 11 at 2 PM at Adkins Arboretum. Sessions
and Garrett Dickel of Bartlett Tree Experts on Saturday,
Americana are musicians’ musicians—top-shelf players, sing-
September 24 at 1 PM at Adkins Arboretum for an interactive
ers, and writers who tour internationally, taking both their
discussion of the issues that tree experts see daily, including
own songs and the American songbook on the road. Join
soil, tree placement, planting issues, insects, diseases, and
their raucous yet intimate scene in this performance against a
so much more. Call 410-634-2847 to register and for more
backdrop of meadow grasses, goldenrod, and black-eyed Susan.
information.
Local beer and food trucks will be available for purchase. Call
410-634-2847 to purchase tickets and for more information. Roving Rangers: Meet a ranger and learn about a park animal
Bring a chair for a relaxing afternoon of music! on Friday, September 3 at 6 PM at Tuckahoe and Martinak

State Park camp loops.

Shore Gourmet Mobile Unit: The ShoGo will bring fresh
fruits and vegetables for purchase to Martinak State Park on Aviary Tours: At Tuckahoe State Park on Saturday and Sunday

Thursday mornings from 10 to 10:30 AM. The ShoGo will afternoons, September 3 and 4, from 3 to 4:30 PM. Learn about

be located just past the park office on the left . Th e purpose birds of prey, why they are at the aviary, and how the rangers
of this project is to take fresh fruit and vegetables from local care for them. Meet at the park offi ce.
farms to areas where it is not readily available. Bring a cooler
or insulated bag, shop, and walk at the park! Roving Rangers: Meet a ranger and learn about a park animal
on Friday, September 3 at 6 PM at Tuckahoe and Martinak
State Park camp loops.
Commercial Aviary Tours: At Tuckahoe State Park on Saturday and Sunday
or Residential afternoons, September 3 and 4, from 3 to 4:30 PM. Learn about

birds of prey, why they are at the aviary, and how the rangers
Call me for all care for them. Meet at the park offi ce.
your Real Estate
needs. Bird Migration Walk: Join Wayne Bell on a guided bird walk
through Adkins Arboretum’s forest and meadow on Saturday,
410-924-4807 September 10 at 8 AM. Many of these birds are colorful and
full of song! Call 410-634-2847 to register and for more
information.
Night Sky Fun: Come to the Cherry Lane Pavillion on
Friday, September 2 at 7:30 PM to learn about constellations,
BENSON & MANGOLD
observe the night and prepare for seeing the stars. Bring your
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Michael Shipley Denton, MD 21629 binoculars, blankets and bug spray to the ball field at Tuckahoe
mshipley55@comcast.net 410-479-0777 State Park Ball Field on Cherry Lane, to observe the stars and
maybe even the milky way!
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