3/18/26 Eastern Hemlock Planting and Restoration Hike Sign-Up

3/18/26 Eastern Hemlock Restoration Hike and Planting Activity

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026. 10am-1pm.
Join us for an educational hike through the Hellen Creek Nature and Wildlife Preserve located 4 miles from downtown Lusby, MD. Attendees will learn about the struggle to save the native Eastern Hemlock tree from disappearing from the Calvert County landscape. The Hellen Creek Nature and Wildlife Preserve has the last remaining Eastern Hemlock stand on the east Coast’s southernmost coastal plain. Learn about the ecological benefits that Eastern Hemlocks provide while learning about what CPNHT is doing to preserve, protect and regenerate this rare native tree stand in Calvert County.

A secondary activity will include a planting activity of small (8-10 inch) Eastern Hemlock seedlings.

Date: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

Time: 10am-1pm

Hike Leader: Bruce Fall, Director, Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust

Location: Meet at 11785 Clifton Dr. Lusby, MD 20657

Route: Intermediate ~1.5 mile hike through forests and watershed. We will be hiking along both clear cut trails and primitive trails through trees and brush. (See map.)

Please Wear/Bring: Long pants and long sleeves, sturdy footwear for hiking, water, insect repellent

PLEASE NOTE:

1. All hikers must complete a waiver, provided below.

2. Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust will cancel or postpone the hike in the case of inclement weather. We will contact you if the hike is cancelled or postponed.
Step 1: Attendee Information

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Step 2: Additional Attendees

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Step 3: Complete Guided Hike Waiver

All hike attendees will need to upload a waiver below or bring a completed waiver to the hike with them. Minors will need their waivers signed by a parent or guardian.
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Please click "Submit" to complete your sign-up. We look forward to seeing you at the hike!

If you have any questions or concerns, please email brucewfall@gmail.com to get in touch with Bruce Fall, Director of Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust.

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3/18/26 Eastern Hemlock Restoration Hike and Planting Activity

Step 1: Attendee Information

Step 2: Additional Attendees

Step 3: Complete Guided Hike Waiver

Please click "Submit" to complete your sign-up. We look forward to seeing you at the hike!