Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival

Discover the important connection between native plants, people and wildlife at the third annual Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival!

• A large variety of plants and seeds native to the mid-Atlantic will be available for sale (cash or check only) from regional native plant nurseries. 

• Scheduled walks, programs, and activities will highlight native plants and biodiversity. Featured speakers this year include:
  • Sunshine Brosi, Professor, Biology Department, Frostburg State University
  • Ian Caton, Owner, Enchanter’s Garden Native Plant Nursery
  • Candy DeBerry, Professor of Biology, Washington & Jefferson College
  • Sara Via, Professor, Departments of Biology & Entomology, University of Maryland

• Experts from local organizations will answer questions on native plants and other conservation topics 
  • Engage Mountain Maryland
  • Evergreen Heritage Center
  • Friends of Deep Creek Lake
  • Friends of New Germany
  • MD Conservation Corps 
  • Maryland Native Plant Society 
  • Savage River Watershed Association
  • UME - Garrett County Master Gardeners