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Activity Report / Description
Deal Island NWR Hike Report, February 17, 2008
What a way to break out of cabin fever and start the new hiking season! On what would have been a warm day without the wind, and, with rain threatening, nineteen (19) cabin-weary hikers joined Paul and Mary Ann Ray (leaders) on a glorious 10.2 mile cloudy, breezy, and occasionally drizzly trek at Deal Island Wildlife Management Area in Somerset County, Maryland. Participating were Kris and William Weber, Dave O’Dette, Elizabeth Edwards, Annie Werner, Clara Werner, Kitty Miller, Judy Kandel, Nilda Roth, Tom and Joan Browne, Jody Inglis, Beverly Richardson, Denise Shorb, Mary Carroll, Ron Burger, Carol Semmens, Virginia Carey, and Qiong Jin. Click here for complete trip report.
   
       
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PRSP Hiking Trip Patuxent River State Park, MD 1 March, 2008
Participants: Adele Torrance, Andy Roberts, Chris Wolf, Patrick Wamsley, Julie Tasillo (CL), Jonathan Schneider, Erica Hill, Robert Dwarkin (L).Click here for complete trip report.
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Morgan Run End to End Hiking Trip; Morgan Run Natural Environment Area, MD 8 March, 2008
This hike was in Morgan Run Natural Environment Area (MRNEA) in the piedmont uplands of central Maryland. The route consisted of a loop traverse of Morgan Run valley totaling ~10 mi. The footpath was unmarked on mainly YDS class-II terrain, and at times travel was off trail (bushwack). The route involved one stream crossing, over Morgan Run. As is common in this region, a thorny understory was predominant near the valley floor and mountain laurel flourished on the often steep hillsides. Click here for complete trip report.
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Discover Delaware -White Clay Creek State Park, Newark Delaware ,March 15, 2008

On a clear, sunny, warm (62 degrees) day, 9 AMC-DCers were treated to a hilly taste of the “Small Wonder” state’s parks and trails. Accompanying leaders Mary Ann and Paul Ray were: William Weber, Penny Harris, Jacque and Al Pulsifer, Kitty Miller, Debra Stachnik, and Judy Kandell. Click here for complete trip report.

Photo Credit : Penny Harris 		   
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Nature Conservancy Invasive Specie Removal Turkey Run Park McLean, Virginia March 29, 2008; 9:45 am
To those hearty eight DC Conservation volunteers and guests who joined leaders Mary Ann and Paul Ray, a great big thank you for being a part of our first 2008 conservation effort in Virginia. This was a glorious Spring day to be doing so, with the temperature topping out at 57 and a light breeze. We all actually started the day in fleeces, but many shed them. Those present in addition to the leaders were Christa Watters, Debra Stachnik, Christl Reutzler, Ben Ripman, Joanne McKervy, Michael Nagamoto, John Pink, and Ashley Hansen Click here for complete trip report.

Thee Group with Three Bags of
Removed Garlic Mustard Plants		  
Mary Travaglini Shows the Group a
Garlic Mustard Plant 		 
Turkey Run Park Event Group

Bluebells in Bloom		        
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Patuxent River Clean Up April 5, 2008
Eight of our members gathered at Patuxent River Park again to help with the annual clean up of the river at that location. Thanks to all who took part in this activity: Kris and Bill Weber, Debra Stachnik, Christa Watter. Click here for complete trip report.
   
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation — Tree Potting Clagett Farm, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
April 12, 2008
Attendees: Stewardship Society members Mary Ann and Paul Ray, Ed Santelman, Al and Jacque Pulsifer, Annie Werner, as well as Judy Mutty, Trish Rohan, Sharon (Linda) Lambdin, Vidya Naidu, Debra Stachnik, Ryan Lote and Steve and Lillian Glaros. Click here for complete trip report.
   
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Cycling Report: Oxford--St. Michaels, 26 April, 2008
I'm happy to report that our first ride of the season went well, thanks to our faithful cyclists and to Paul and Mary Ann for their help and gracious hospitality.  On Saturday, the 26th of April, 19 riders came to meet at the "Easton trail head" aka Ray home. Click here for complete trip report.
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C & O Canal Pride Days Invasive Specie Removal Olmsted Island, Potomac, MD May 3, 2008
On a comfortable Spring Day, but with threatening weather, thirteen D.C. Chapter volunteers came together to be a part of the First Annual C & O Canal Pride Days. Joining event leader Paul Ray, were Stewardship Society members Christa Watters, Janice Guethlin, Lolly Schorreck, and Judy and Clayton Cochran. Also with us were Jim Slater, Sandra Wilkins, Christl Ruetzler, and Paul Rowe. Click here for complete trip report.

Thee Group with Three Bags of
Removed Garlic Mustard Plants		  
The canal boat Charles F. Mercer
on the C & O Canal 		 
Powered by Mules

D.C. Chapter Members Enjoying the Canal
Boat Ride		  
Country Music at its Best, Canal Boat Style 		 
On the Goldmine Loop Trail

They Clean up Pretty Well for a Liquid
Refreshment at the Angler’s Inn