The climate has already started changing and it will only continue. Buffer forests are on the frontline of that change but could also be a cornerstone of resilience. We can foster that resilience on our landscapes and in our own yards. By planting native plants and restoring buffer forests you can provide resources to pollinators, fruits for humans and wildlife, clean the air and water, and help human and wildlife populations thrive; together and connected, whatever comes next.

Climate Adaptation Workshop:

Saturday April 6th, 9am-12pm, with speakers on a number of topics from climate adaptive gardening to managing invasive species to trout habitat. Please see the program brochure for details on speakers. 

It also Backyard Buffer Seedling Pick up Day: 

Saturday April 6th, 8am-12:30pm, or by appointment the week before at the Washington County Ag Education Center (7313 Sharpsburg Pike Keedysville, MD). Please see the attached brochure for species details.

Join ACWA for a member social/ meeting to include a presentation on black bears in our watersheds. The event is open to members and their guests. Registration is required as space at the brewery is limited.

Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be offered for free; feel free to bring a appetizer/dessert to share. Upper Stem beverages and flights are available for purchase.

Upper Stem Brewery is a Maryland-designated farm brewery, located northeast of Hagerstown in Washington County. The farm produces grain, hops, herbs, and fruit that is used in the production of our small-batch craft beer. Details and beer list on their website: http://www.upperstembrewery.com/ The venue is handicap friendly.

Speaker for the meeting is Brian Eyler, a Waynesboro native, a wildlife biologist with the Maryland DNR, Wildlife & Heritage Service. He has been a biologist with DNR for over 20 years, specializing in bear and deer management.

Election of ACWA Board of Directors will be completed during this event. Members will have the opportunity to express interest in activities and direction of the organization in the coming year.

Registration for the event and FAQs on Eventbrite

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Virtual Presentation by Becky Wilson of Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Limited attendance for the Zoom presentation. Registration required. Click Here to Register