Maryland and Anne Arundel County are rich with wildflowers and ferns.
In this module you will gain knowledge on how to identify some common flowers and look up close at ferns.
See
See
The Maryland Native Plant Society has an extensive list of names and pictures in their Fern Gallery as well as links to many other plant IDs. The Seek app identifies plants through a device's camera
Learn
Learn
Photo courtesy of uccsbiology/Flickr
The parts of flowers have different functions and names. If this piques your interest, take some time exploring the internet. Learn why and how flowers grow the way they do.
Why do plants even have flowers?
Do!
Do!
Try taking along paper & colored pencils/markers so you can sketch what you found.
Upcycle an old bottle into a new planter
Plant Natives for Pollinators!
Safety 1st
Safety 1st
Leaves of Three, Let Be!
As you embark on this adventure be sure to take a peek at our Be Prepared tips.
Resources
Resources
Try out the SEEK app from iNaturalist to help you identify plants you find
Ask a Master Gardener or Naturalist through University of Maryland Extension
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