New Germany State Park

Discover the important connection between native plants, people, & wildlife at the FREE event! Held at beautiful New Germany State Park in Garrett County, this festival has something for everyone! A great variety of plants native to the Mid-Atlantic region will be available for sale from four nurseries: Wood Thrush Native Plant Nursery - Floyd, VA; Evergreen Heritage Center - Mount Savage, MD; Native Roots, Inc. - Mineral Wells, WV; and Wild Spirit Native Plants - Thurmont, MD. In addition to native plants there will be nature-themed items offered for sale. Artisans include: Marta Fiscus Photography, Cumberland, MD (award winning macro photos); Peggy Nixon Designs, Salisbury, PA (hand-painted slates & note cards); Keen and Bright, Swanton, MD (glass creations); Peasant's Parcel, Capon Bridge, WV (grow your own mushrooms); and Appalachian Wax Works, Oakland, Maryland (quality goods from the beehive). Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit 'Information & Education' displays created by conservation groups and local government agencies. Experts will help answer your questions on native plant and natural resource topics. Returning groups include: American Forest Foundation, Garrett County Solid Waste & Recycling, Evergreen Heritage Center, Maryland Department of Agriculture - Spotted Lanternfly Program, Garrett Trails, Maryland Conservation Corps, […]