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News from the Norwood Park Arboriculture Project
The latest issue of the Norwood Park Arboriculture Project newsletter is filled with compelling news and ideas. Please take a few moments to see what's new with the trees around the Park, and how you can help the ecology in your yards, pots and community spaces:Learn about their events for the fall, the bioblitz conducted last spring and the interns who conducted the research, facts about local flora and fauna and more.
What Does Little Falls have in Common with the Paris Olympics?
Summer Macroinvertebrate Count Shows Creek in Poor Health
Our summer macroinvertebrate survey of the Little Falls Creek discovered only 8 species which gives the creek a poor rating for its biological health. The Summer macroinvertebrate count is part of our water quality monitoring program. We survey the creek 4 times a year to learn about its biological health.
21 Bird Species Spotted at Norwood Park
Westbrook ES Meadow Reboot
Road Salt Report Shows Chloride Problem in Area Creeks
npAp Summer Newsletter
Arboriculture Research: Late April, eight representatives from npAp carpooled an hour north to the Towson University Glen Arboretum to learn about the evolution of the Glen from inception to their current Level 2 arboretum status through Arbnet the national arboretum accreditation program established by Morton Arboretum.
Falmouth Road is Blooming
If you want to see how beautiful landscaping with all natives can be, visit our Falmouth Road restoration project at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Falmouth Road in Bethesda. Installed in spring 2022 on both sides of the intersection, the plants are beginning to establish themselves and fill in the spaces. No need for mulching this year!
Two-Lined Salamander and More: Spring Stream Monitoring
Our stream monitoring team was thrilled to find a two-lined salamander at their spring monitoring session, April 21! This little salamander lays her eggs in the creek on the rocks and pebbles. While they are native to the area, we don’t see many in the creek because their habitat is frequently buried in the silt caused by eroding banks.