Pines of Maryland: Evolution, Habitat, Threats and ID
Schedule
Sun Jan 25 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
6908 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21206 | Parkville, MD
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How many pine tree species do you think grow wild in Maryland? According to the Maryland Biodiversity Program, the answer is 11. (Four are non-native.) These evergreen conifers may be one of the first trees one learns to identify as a child, but can you differentiate between a loblolly and a pitch pine? In this workshop taught by Fred Chalfant, Urban Forester for the City of Baltimore, you will take a deep dive into the fascinating natural history of pines.Topics include:
The origins of pines, their evolution, and their relationships to other trees;
Specific Maryland pine forest habitats;
Identification of pines found in Maryland (native, naturalized, or planted);
Pine pests and diseases.
Value of pine species as forest products.
This could be the “pinecal” of your natural history education.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Bud Reaves hails from Baltimore, MD, and graduated from Loyola University and West Virginia University’s School of Forestry and Natural Resources. Bud is retired now after serving fifteen years as the County Forester for AA County. Before that, Bud worked for the MD DNR Forest Service. Bud keeps active as a consulting forester and chairperson of the Allegheny Society of American Foresters. Bud is also on the adjunct faculty at AA Community College, where he teaches a certification class on Forest Conservation. Bud is a SAF Certified Forester & Maryland Licensed Forester, as well as an ISA Certified Arborist & ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional. Bud is an avid moss enthusiast and naturalist and has been an MNHS member for many years.
Payment and Cancellation Policy: Payment is due online at the time of registration. Cancellations made at least seven days in advance of the event will receive a refund minus a 5% processing fee. Cancellations made less than a week before the event will not receive a refund, though the registration may be transferred to a friend. Events with fees of $10 or less are not refundable unless canceled by NHSM
Snow Date - FEbruary 15
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Where is it happening?
6908 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21206, 6908 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD 21206-1122, United States, ParkvilleEvent Location & Nearby Stays: