Nature walk & foraging - Boyds, MD.

Forage native American Persimmons, possibly some late Autumn olive along with a Nature/Plant walk/hike/talk. After persimmon gathering (bring paper towels, small PLASTIC bag or rigid container & water to wash the them & hands), I’ll lead a farther walk to see what else of interest we may find, likely Black walnut (bring large PLASTIC bag & gloves if wish to collect), maybe some wild grape. (Note this is a repeat of my Sept. 21 walk.)

Important - The walk leader is severely allergic / chemically sensitive to fragrances, petrochemicals, etc., do not wear perfumes/colognes, scented sunscreen, or other scented personal care products; or use any bug spray or sunscreen.

Location: Black Hill Regional Park, 20930 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, Maryland 20841 (upper Montgomery County).
Meet in the parking lot for the Visitors’ Center / Nature Center for Black Hill Regional Park, toward the far end of the parking lot from the Visitors' Center.

Pace - naturalist shuffle to normal walking pace.
Children (w/ their parents) are welcome as long as they are old enough to do the walk/hike.
Walk will be mostly on paved path and grass with some in woods.
However, long pants and closed toed shoes or hiking boots recommended.

Directions to Park: I-270 to exit 16 (Father Hurley Blvd / Ridge Rd / Rte. 27) toward MD-27 E/Damascus, left MD-355 N (Frederick Road) 0.9 mile left onto W Old Baltimore Rd, left Lake Ridge Dr. into the park.

Bring hat (for both sun & any problems with gnats/flies), & water. Optional: field guides, camera.

Inclement weather - the walk will be cancelled) in the event of forecasted rain/inclement weather, notice of cancellation will be sent to those who RSVP’d and posted on the Meetup group site by 9:00 am the day of the walk.

Please be aware Meetup charges people (me) $180 per year to host a Meetup group, if you are financially comfortable and appreciate my walks, please consider donating $5 or $10 via the “About” group page.

SAFETY & COURTESY
Please take your RSVP to attend our Meetup walk seriously and change it promptly if your plans change.
By replying "Yes" to attending this event, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety and agree not to hold the organizers / hosts responsible in the event of an accident or personal injury. Participating in the walk is done at the participants' own risk.
Foraging cautions and ethics: See main page write-up.

Contact: Warren Black
E-Mail Contact: w.black@verizon.net
Cell: 301-785-2090 (Important: Please note that this cell phone is normally turned off, this number should only be used the day of the walk if you are having a problem finding the location or meeting up with the group) Call, not text.