Park Quest 2022:
Take Action with Chesapeake Natives
Quest Materials
What is Chesapeake Natives?
Chesapeake Natives is a local non-profit, primarily run by volunteers at Rosaryville State Park! They’re enthusiastic promoters of
local ecotype plants native to the Chesapeake Bay watershed, which also support our local pollinators!
Sign up here to join their mailing list.
Two of Chesapeake Native’s goals are to:
- to expand the nursery operation at Eleanor Medill “Cissy” Patterson’s historic greenhouse at Mt. Airy Mansion in Rosaryville State Park, Upper Marlboro. This 80-year greenhouse is being brought back to life with the education and training of local volunteers in plant production from local ecotypes, forest restoration, and community outreach, using native plants and the local environment of southern Prince George’s County, in southern Maryland.
- to build up an army of people that know how to work with native species! Both small and large scale forest and meadow restorations, and their buffers, require planting with local ecotypes. A wide range of these plants are almost invariably unavailable for restoration projects. Working with native plants can lead people into jobs that work to preserve the natural environment.
You can help!
This Park Quest activity is similar to a “choose your own adventure” story…you decide how and when to get involved! Select one of the following 3 ways to volunteer with Chesapeake Natives.
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Re-potting efforts- If you’re interested in learning about nursery plant production and invasive Jumping worms…this might be the choice for you!
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Demonstration garden- If you’re interested in learning about plant care and weed management…this might be the choice for you!
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Purchasing native plants- If you’re interested in attracting wildlife to your own home and yard by providing appropriate food and shelter…this might be the choice for you!
Opportunities are available Monday through Saturday
Email:
volunteer@chesapeakenatives.org
Sign up
at least 24 hours in advance.
Attention High School Students: Check with your school to see if these opportunities might count toward your 75 hour service requirement for graduation.
Location:
Prince George’s County, adjacent to Rosaryville State Park
Chesapeake Natives Inc.
9640 Rosaryville Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Please note: DO NOT follow the signs to the main entrance of Rosaryville State Park to access Chesapeake Natives.
Directions:
From Baltimore, approximately 45 miles. Take 97 south, continue on to 3 south, then 301 south. Turn right on Rosaryville Road.
From Washington, approximately 20 miles. Take 495 to Exit 7A for 5 south/Branch Avenue. Exit onto Coventry Way toward Andrews Airforce Base. Turn right onto Old Alexandria Ferry Road. Turn left onto Woodyard Road. Turn right onto Rosaryville Road.
