Near Church Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Why Use Native Plants?
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 28, 2014
1. Why Use Native Plants? Marker
Native or indigenous plants naturally occur in the region which they evolved. They are adapted to local soil, rainfall and temperature conditions, and have developed natural defenses to many insects and diseases. Because of these traits, native plants will grow with minimal use of water, fertilizer, and pesticides. Wildlife species evolve with plants, therefore, they use native plant communities as their habitat. Using native plants helps preserve the balance and beauty of natural ecosystems.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
"The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased, and not impaired, in value."
Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), 26th President of the United States and founder of the National Wildlife Refuge System in 1903.
The Dorchester Garden Club joins the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 38°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Welcome to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (within shouting distance of this marker); Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Welcome to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel (approx. 0.8 miles away); Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Ctr. (approx. one mile away); Highway to Freedom (approx. one mile away); Harriet Tubman (approx. one mile away); The Underground Railroad (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Church Creek.
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 28, 2014
2. Native Plants
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 295 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
