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(FOBH) Friends of Black Hill
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Friends of Black Hill Nature Programs

Happy 10th Anniversary FOBH!

Our friends group was formed in April 2001 to support, promote, and sustain the nature programs and special events conducted by the interpretive naturalist staff at Black Hill Visitor Center. We believe that these educational programs are the heart of the park. As a friends group, we give our support to many types of programs including:

  • Family Events: Monarch Fiesta Day, and Astronomy Day, Children's programs: Babes in the Park, Storytime on the Lake, fishing, lake exploration, and night hikes
  • Pontoon boat cruises, kayaking and canoeing
  • Adult programs: special hikes, and van tours
  • Programs for schoolchildren, preschoolers, scouts, and seniors
  • The Friends group purchased a greenhouse in which to grow native plants for use by our local schools & the visitor center gardens

Why become a member?

  • To receive a discount on all nature programs at Black Hill
  • To ensure that the natural and cultural history programs at the park continue
  • To become involved with issues that affect the programs
  • To attend events conducted just for our friends group such as van trips, kayak trips, picnics, pontoon boat tours, hikes and natural history training sessions
  • To have the opportunity to volunteer and work closely with the park naturalists
  • To gain a sense of satisfaction in helping our friends and neighbors of all ages experience and preserve nature

Sign-up today!

Click here to print out the membership application./FOBH Membership Application 2011 Note: Make Checks payable to: "Friends of Black Hill"

 

Monarch Butterfly on Milweed Plant

 

Native Plant Sale ~ 4/27 - 29

April 27-29, 2012 ~ Friday:  3-7 p.m.;   Saturday:  9 a.m. – 3 p.m.;   Sunday:  1-3 p.m.

The sale will take place at the Black Hill Greenhouse ~ located across from the park office on Lake Ridge Drive.
Please call 301-528-3492 for more information.
Sponsored by the Friends of Black Hill Nature Programs ~ Proceeds benefit Black Hill nature programs

Most of the plants on sale have been cultivated locally and are imporant food and shelter sources for Maryland butterflies, birds, and an array of otherwildlife.
Below is a listing of potential plants being grown & offered at the sale.

Here is the current Plant List!

Date of last update:April 2,2012