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Memories of a Maryland forest

Fallen tree gives snow a place to sit

The forest patch in my Maryland backyard has always been a part of my life and is filled with fond memories. This patch is one of the last remaining outposts of nature amongst the rapid development in Frederick’s outskirts, cut off from its brethren. Yet this small patch has been thriving for decades. Read more

Calling Washingtonians for park clean-up in Anacostia watershed

The Wilderness Society is proud to announce our sponsorship of a park clean up in the greater Washington community at Northwest Branch Park in Silver Spring, Maryland. On Saturday, Nov. 13 at 9:00 a.m. The Wilderness Society will join forces with Mid Atlantic Climber, Access Fund, the Potomac Conservancy, and the Maryland-Capital Park Planning Commission to take back the park! Read more

Our forests as fuel? The devil is in the details

Biomass project in Lambert Creek, Oregon. Courtesy BLM.

Some folks argue that burning trees as an energy source — either for heat or electricity — is a “carbon neutral” resource — one that takes away as much carbon as it releases. It seems logical — new trees grow in the place of those that were cut down, and the new ones can absorb whatever carbon was released when the original tree was cut and later burned. However, as with many things, the devil is in the details. Read more

Annapolis Listening Session for America’s Great Outdoors

Chesapeake Bay

If you live in or care about the Chesapeake Bay now is your time to participate in one of the Obama administration’s listening sessions on America’s Great Outdoors. Read more