Spring Wildflowers & edibles - Clarksburg, MD

Spring ephemeral wildflowers, edibles, natural history nature walk in Little Bennett Regional Park, Wilson Mill Parking Area, Clarksburg, MD (upper Montgomery County) about 3 miles off of Rte. 270. Likely to see Spring beauty, the diminutive Dwarf ginseng, Cutleaf toothwort, Trout lilly and more.

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.

Pace - naturalist shuffle to normal walking pace. The natural trail will be muddy, be prepared!
Children (w/ their parents) are welcome as long as they are old enough to do the walk/hike (about one mile plus).
There are no facilities / restrooms at this location.
Bring hat (for both sun & any problems with gnats/flies), water, & snack. Optional: field guides, camera.

Location: Little Bennett Park , Wilson Mill Parking Area (not the main park of the park).
Off of Route 270, Exit 18 Clarksburg/Bodys exit (Route 121) - coming off the exit ramp head to Clarksburg, this puts you onto Stringtown Road.
Go to the 2nd traffic light (if you are coming from the north do not count the traffic light at the ramp exit) - and turn left onto Rte 355 (north). Go to first traffic light and turn right onto Clarksburg Road (Route 121). Continue on Clarksburg Road for about two miles. The Wilson Mill Parking Area is on the left - there is a sign indicating such. On GoogleMaps: https://goo.gl/maps/3VxTWsT973HiyXhj7
(Again, ignore the road signs to the park, we are NOT meeting at the main park entrance area on Rte. 355).

Inclement weather - the walk will be cancelled) in the event of forecast 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.