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Adkins Mystery Monday: What Caterpillar Did We Find on the Passionflower?

August 15, 2022 by Adkins Arboretum Leave a Comment

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Happy Mystery Monday! Summer is the time for caterpillars! What caterpillar did we find on the passionflower?

Last week, we asked you about the tussock moth (Halysidota sp.). Sycamore tussock moths (Halysidota harrisii) appear identical to banded tussock moths (Halysidota tessellaris) and without a close look at some anatomical features, we can’t be sure which species this is. The American sycamore appears to be a host plant for both species. There are many species of tussock moths whose hairs are used as a defense mechanism, some of which can sting or cause a rash. So, keep in mind that these “fuzzy wuzzy” caterpillars may look cuddly, but best to let them be.
#mysterymonday #adkinsarboretum #fuzzywuzzy #mysterycaterpillar #tussockcaterpillar

Adkins Mystery Monday is sponsored by the Spy Newspapers and Adkins Arboretum. For more information go here.

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Session Americana in Concert Sept. 11 at Adkins Arboretum

August 9, 2022 by Adkins Arboretum Leave a Comment

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Described as “a rock band in a teacup, or possibly a folk band in a whiskey bottle,” Session Americana are musicians’ musicians: a cast of top-shelf players, singers and writers who take their own songs and hundreds more from the American songbook on the road. This anything-could-happen music collective will bring their singular concert experience to Adkins Arboretum on Sun., Sept. 11 for a performance against a backdrop of goldenrod, asters and swaying meadow grasses.

The group of experienced singers and multi-instrumentalists came together in 2004 for informal shows at Toad, a neighborhood bar in Cambridge, Mass. From those beginnings, Session Americana has built a raucous yet intimate scene that captivates audiences of all sizes, both at home and abroad. Rolling Stone calls their style an expert blending of “vintage American roots music styles—from country to jazz to rock—in a rowdy but deft fashion,” while Music Riot UK described their album Great Shakes as “gorgeous,” with “beautifully crafted and perfectly arranged songs” featuring “highly gifted players and vocal harmonies to die for.” Visitors to sessionamericana.com are treated to an eclectic mix of songs that coalesce with the group’s signature sound and highlight their hallmark of bringing fellow musicians on stage to collaborate.

Session Americana will perform at the Arboretum from 2 to 4 p.m. Local beer and food from Jimmy’s Fat Rolls and Pete’s PeteZa food trucks will be for sale. Admission is $25 for adults, $5 for ages 5–18 and free for ages 2 and under. Advance registration is required at adkinsarboretum.org or by calling 410-634-2847, ext. 0. Only 400 tickets will be sold, so early registration is recommended. Limited seating is available; bringing chairs and/or blankets is highly advised.

Adkins Arboretum is a 400-acre native garden and preserve at the headwaters of the Tuckahoe Creek in Caroline County. For more information, visit adkinsarboretum.org.

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Adkins Mystery Monday: What Fuzzy Critter Did We Find?

August 8, 2022 by Adkins Arboretum Leave a Comment

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Happy Mystery Monday! What fuzzy critter did we find in the sycamore tree?

Last week, we asked you about spotted knapweed (Centaurea stoebe). Spotted knapweed is an invasive plant that tends to grow in disturbed and nutrient-deficient soils. Each plant can produce between 1,000 to 20,000 seeds each year, so it is important to prevent it from setting seed! Every summer, we control the knapweed by manual removal and mowing to allow the areas to seed in with the desirable native meadow species.
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Adkins Mystery Monday is sponsored by the Spy Newspapers and Adkins Arboretum. For more information go here.

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Shore Shakespeare to Bring Measure to Measure to Adkins Arboretum

August 7, 2022 by Adkins Arboretum Leave a Comment

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Considered by many a “problem play” for falling somewhere between comedy and tragedy, Measure for Measure is a tale of morals and humanity, justice and forgiveness—one that could happen in any place and at any time. It is a play deeply rooted in early 17th-century culture, but at the same time, it retains a powerful hold on the imaginations of modern readers. Join Shore Shakespeare for two performances of this most passionately discussed play Sept. 3 and 4 at Adkins Arboretum.

With the morals of the city of Vienna creeping lower by the year, the benevolent Duke Vincentio suddenly departs, leaving his self-righteous governor, Angelo, in charge. Suddenly, long-standing laws are strictly enforced and young Claudio finds himself sentenced to death for impregnating his fiancée. A plea for mercy from Claudio’s sister Isabella, a novitiate on the brink of taking her vows, may be his only hope.

Isabella’s words go unnoticed by the righteous Angelo, but her beauty does not. Torn between his attraction to Isabella and an unwavering loyalty to the letter of the law, Angelo agrees to pardon Claudio—but only if Isabella relinquishes her sacred chastity to him. Isabella faces an impossible choice: saving her honor or her brother’s life.

Shore Shakespeare actors perform in a previous production at Adkins Arboretum. The company will perform two productions of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure to Adkins Arboretum next month. Photo courtesy of Mike Morgan.

As it turns out, the Duke has not actually departed but is actually hovering about in disguise to monitor and manipulate the cascading complications that ensue when unforgiving justice is unleashed upon the bawdy, vice-ridden people of Vienna.

Though dark in subject matter, the play is rife with comic characters and outlandish scenarios, a dark comedy that borders on absurdity as each tries in their own way to navigate the space between civic justice and human mercy.

Performances are Sat., Sept. 3 and Sun., Sept. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Arboretum Pavilion. Attendees should bring a blanket or chair and are welcome to bring a picnic. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 3–18 and free for children ages 2 and under and can be purchased in advance at adkinsarboretum.org or by calling 410-634-2847, ext. 0.

Founded in 2013, Shore Shakespeare Company is a pan-community theatre company dedicated to presenting the works of the classical theatre repertoire, with an emphasis on the works of William Shakespeare.

Adkins Arboretum is a 400-acre native garden and preserve at the headwaters of the Tuckahoe Creek in Caroline County. For more information, visit adkinsarboretum.org.

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Adkins Mystery Monday: Do You Know What Plant this Flower Bud Belongs to?

August 1, 2022 by Adkins Arboretum Leave a Comment

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Happy Mystery Monday! Sometimes we just need to slow down and take a closer look. Look at this beautifully intricate flower bud! Do you know what plant it belongs to?

Last week, we asked you about swamp rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos)! Swamp rose mallow is slow to break dormancy in the spring, but once it does, it can reach 3 to 7 feet high with abundant blooms ranging from white to pink. There are even some red cultivars available! These plants like it wet and swampy and are very attractive to bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
#adkinsarboretum #mysterymonday #swamprosemallow #mysteryplant #nativehibiscus

Adkins Mystery Monday is sponsored by the Spy Newspapers and Adkins Arboretum. For more information go here.

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Adkins Mystery Monday: What Native Plant is Blooming in Our Wetland?

July 25, 2022 by Adkins Arboretum Leave a Comment

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Happy Mystery Monday! What tropical-looking native plant is blooming in our wetland and bioretention gardens?

Last week, we asked you about dodder (Cuscuta sp.)! Dodder is an annual parasitic plant that grows on other plants and taps into their stem using a modified root structure called a haustoria. By using a host plant for structure and nutrients, dodder’s only chore is to bloom and set seed for future generations. There are seven species of dodder in Maryland and it can generally be identified by the stem and flower color, as well as the flower part arrangement.
#adkinsarboretum #mysterymonday #dodder #ectoparasitic #mysteryplant #notsillystring #whatsinbloom

Adkins Mystery Monday is sponsored by the Spy Newspapers and Adkins Arboretum. For more information go here.

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Science Programs for Homeschool Students Begin in September at Adkins Arboretum

July 21, 2022 by Adkins Arboretum Leave a Comment

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Photo by Steffi Ricketts

Adkins Arboretum will offer a series of science-based programs for homeschool families this fall. Programs include:

Animals of the Arboretum: Budding scientists will explore the Arboretum’s wetland, forest, stream and meadow habitats to study the native animals of Maryland. From squirrels to skinks, foxes to finches, this program will use a hands-on approach to develop key scientific skills, including observation, experimentation and documentation. This program is for students ages 6–8.

Wild Connections: Homeschoolers will explore the complex interrelationships between wild animals, the plants they depend on for food and shelter, and humans. Each week will spotlight a unique environmental connection, from the relationship between acorn yields, white-footed mice and Lyme disease to how frogs are affected by acid rain. This program is for students ages 9–12.

Both programs run in an eight-week series and will be held Tuesdays, Sept 20 to Nov. 8, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The fee is $110 for Arboretum members and $135 for non-members. A $10 sibling discount is available. Classes are largely held outdoors; students should dress for the weather.

Advance registration is required at adkinsarboretum.org or by calling 410-634-2847, ext. 0.

Adkins Arboretum is a 400-acre native garden and preserve at the headwaters of the Tuckahoe Creek in Caroline County. For more information, visit adkinsarboretum.org.

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Adkins Arboretum Announces Fall Native Plant Sale—Online!

July 20, 2022 by Adkins Arboretum Leave a Comment

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Blue mistflower (Eupatorium coelestinum) adds color to the landscape in summer and fall and is attractive to many species of butterflies. Photo by Kellen McCluskey.

Prepare for fall in the garden! Adkins Arboretum, offering the Chesapeake gardener the best selection of landscape-ready native plants for more than two decades, announces its Fall Native Plant Sale. All proceeds benefit the Arboretum’s rich catalog of education programs that teach about the Delmarva’s native plants and their connection to a healthy Chesapeake Bay.

To ensure the best-quality plants, sales will be conducted entirely online. Orders will be accepted Thurs., July 21 through Thurs., Aug. 11 at adkinsarboretum.org and will be fulfilled via timed, scheduled pickup Sept. 9–10 and Sept. 13–17. There will be no in-person shopping at the Arboretum.

Fall is the best season for planting, and the Arboretum offers the Chesapeake region’s largest selection of ornamental native trees, shrubs, perennials, ferns and grasses for the fall landscape. Many native plants produce seeds, flowers and fruit in fall that attract migratory birds and butterflies. Brilliant orange butterfly weed and stunning red cardinal flower attract pollinators to the garden, while native asters add subtle shades of purple and blue. Redbud and dogwood dot the early-spring landscape with color, and shrubs such as chokeberry and beautyberry provide critical habitat for wildlife.

As always, Arboretum members receive a generous discount on plants that varies according to membership level. To join, renew your membership or give an Arboretum membership as a gift, visit adkinsarboretum.org or contact Kellen McCluskey at kmccluskey@adkinsarboretum.org.

For more information on plants, purchasing or pickup procedures, visit adkinsarboretum.org, send email to nativeplants@adkinsarboretum.org or call 410-634-2847, ext. 0.

Adkins Arboretum is a 400-acre native garden and preserve at the headwaters of the Tuckahoe Creek in Caroline County. For more information, visit adkinsarboretum.org.

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Adkins Mystery Monday: What Plant is Growing Around our Wetland?

July 18, 2022 by Adkins Arboretum Leave a Comment

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Happy Mystery Monday! It may look like silly string, but it’s actually a plant growing around our wetland. Do you know what it is?

Last week, we highlighted the nodding onion (Allium cernuum). Nodding onion is beautiful in mass plantings, offering delicate blooms bowing in the summer breeze. Nodding onion flowers range from white to pastel pink and are very attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. This native perennial is a host plant for the hairstreak butterfly and can grow in stressful environments, like full sun, dry, and sandy soils.
#adkinsarboretum #mysterymonday #mysteryplant #pollinatorplant #noddingonion

Adkins Mystery Monday is sponsored by the Spy Newspapers and Adkins Arboretum. For more information go here.

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Adkins Arboretum to Host Plein Air Event Sat., Nov. 5

July 15, 2022 by Adkins Arboretum Leave a Comment

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“En plein air,” a French term that means “in the open air,” refers to the practice of painting entire finished artworks out of doors. On Sat., Nov. 5, Adkins Arboretum will host the inaugural Plein Air Adkins, a plein air paint-out, exhibit and sale, on the Arboretum grounds. The public is invited to explore the Arboretum forest, meadows and wetland and observe as artists paint their original works.

Artists will begin painting the Arboretum’s spectacular autumn landscape at 10 a.m. At 12:30 p.m., they will bring their completed works to the Visitor’s Center for exhibition and sale beginning at 1 p.m. The juror, Bernard J. Dellario, will award first, second and third places and two honorable mentions at 2 p.m. Dellario is a painter and instructor who exhibits widely across the Maryland Eastern Shore and Washington, D.C., regions.

Dellario studied art at the Art League School in Alexandria, Va., and has attended workshops with several nationally known artists. He has been a member of the Washington Society of Landscape Painters, one of the oldest active artist organizations in the Washington area, since 2003 and currently serves as president.

Fine Times will provide live music during the exhibit and sale, and Blue Monkey Tacos will be on site to sell food beginning at 11 a.m.

All works created during Plein Air Adkins will be for sale beginning at 1 p.m. The event is open to any artist who wishes to participate. Artists may register in advance or on the day of the event. The artist registration fee is $10. A registration form and event agenda are available at adkinsarboretum.org. Fee waivers are available upon request. Admission for observers is free for members and $5, which includes Arboretum admission, for non-members.

For more information, visit adkinsarboretum.org or call 410-634-2847, ext. 0.

Adkins Arboretum is a 400-acre native garden and preserve at the headwaters of the Tuckahoe Creek in Caroline County. For more information, visit adkinsarboretum.org or call 410-634-2847, ext. 0.

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