Native Trees and Shrubs

Elderberry

Photo Courtesy of Davey Rogner

Spicebush in Fall Color

Photo Courtesy of Cheryl Farfaras

Blackhaw Viburnum Fruit

Photo Courtesy of Cheryl Farfaras

Boxelder Spring flowers

Photo Courtesy of Cheryl Farfaras

Planting of Paw Paws with Volunteers

Photo Courtesy of Davey Rogner

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MIDDLE PATUXENT ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION AND AREA

Information about the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area and the Middle Patuxent Environmental Foundation. The MPEA is owned by Howard County, Department of Recreation and Parks. The MPEF provides financial support to Howard County for the preservation and maintenance of the MPEA. Middle Patuxent River runs through the MPEA on its way to the Chesapeake Bay. Access to the MPEA is available from Trotter Road in Columbia, Maryland, or from Clarksville, Maryland.