When: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 7:30 a.m. (beginner's bird walk), 9
a.m.-11

a.m. (invasive removal)

 

Where: Blue Mash Nature Trail, 20500 Zion Road, Laytonsville, MD.

 

What: The diverse habitats surrounding the closed Oaks Landfill attract
birds

and other wildlife. Bird diversity has dropped off in recent years due to

invasive non-native plants. The Montgomery County Sierra Club is partnering
with 

the Department of Environmental Protection and the Montgomery County Bird
Club 

to observe the relationship between bird diversity and habitat, remove
invasive plants, 

and return the area into a birding hot spot. Tools are limited so please
bring

clippers, saws, and loppers. Long sleeves, pants, comfortable walking shoes
or

boots, hat, water, sunscreen, and insect repellent are recommended. More

information at <http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/>. RSVP Mimi Abdu
at

 or 301-919-6060.

 

Directions: Meet at the Zion Road park entrance between Brookeville and
Riggs

Roads. Go north on Georgia Avenue through Olney and Brookeville. Make a left
on

Brookeville Road. Make a right on Zion Road. The park entrance is on the
left

1/2 mile from Brookeville Road.

 

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Steven Lonker

Silver Spring, MD 20906