Sligo Creek Park in Silver Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Invasive Plants
Sligo Creek Interpretive Trail
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Plantas Invasivas
Sendero de Sligo Creek
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 22, 2023
1. Invasive Plants / Plantas Invasivas Marker
Some of the plants in Sligo Creek Park may not belong here. Many plants from other parts of the world have been brought in, on purpose or by accident, and have established themselves all over our region. They have left behind animals that normally eat them, and the diseases that limit their spread so they are often able to grow better and faster than the native plants. As a result, many of our native wildflowers and plants are disappearing, crowded out by the invaders. The Department of Parks is working hard to try to stop the spread of these plants, and to remove them from our park land.
Erected by Montgomery
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Montgomery Parks series list.
Location. 39° 0.681′ N, 77° 1.775′ W. Marker is in Silver Spring, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It is in Sligo Creek Park. It is on Sligo Creek Parkway just south of Omaha Beach Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9421 Crosby Rd, Silver Spring MD 20910, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Indonesia Muslim Association in America (IMAAM) Center (approx. 0.7 miles
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 22, 2023
2. Invasive Plants / Plantas Invasivas Marker
Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
This sign serves as a historical marker because it gives a context to how invasive plants were introduced to the area by people and how they've affected the local habitat.
— Submitted August 22, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 22, 2023
3. Stewardship / Su Cuidado sign
Nearby nature sign encouraging environmental stewardship. This sign does not share historical context and does not serve as a historical marker.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 22, 2023
4. Upland Habitat / Ambiente del Torreno Elevado sign
Another nearby nature marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
