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Northern
bobwhite, a Maryland native species of the quail family, is a valued
inhabitant of farm landscapes, and an important aspect of rural culture
and the heritage of hunting in Southern Maryland. However, the quail
population in the region has declined 87 percent since 1980. This
drastic decline is attributed to habitat disappearance due to
urbanization, increased grassland cultivation and a transitioning of
once grassy fields into woods and forests. The good news is that
landowners can help to re-establish quail in Southern Maryland.
On Saturday, October
28, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., the Calvert County Agriculture Commission
will sponsor a seminar on establishing quail habitats. Speakers from
Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources and Calvert County Soil
Conservation District will explain what you can do and what cost sharing
programs are available for restoring quail habitat in Southern Maryland.
This seminar will be held rain or shine.
The seminar will be
held, rain or shine, at Ireland’s Farm, 4874 Patience Place,
Huntingtown, Md. – a farm with newly planted quail habitat consisting of
warm and cool season grasses, trees and shrubs.
Directions: From Rte 2/4, turn
onto Plum Point Rd., proceed 5.6 miles. Turn right onto
Wilson Rd. Make a left onto Patience Place. Look
for sign at farm entrance.
For questions or to
register for this free seminar, call Jan Ashworth (Calvert County
Agriculture Commission) at 410.535.4583 or Craig Mask (Calvert County
Soil Conservation District) at 410.535.1521 ext. 3.
The Calvert County
Agriculture Commission acts as an advisory
board to the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners on issues that
affect the County’s farming industry, promotes the continuance of
viable farming industries in the County and works to develop new
agri-businesses.
For more information, contact the Calvert
County, Maryland Department of Economic Development at 410.535.4583,
800.331.9771 or 301.855.1880, via email
info@ecalvert.com
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