Adkins Arboretum in Caroline County, Md
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Contents at a Glance
Current Weather
Current weather conditions in Ridgely, MD (21660)
Local Pollen Reports
86°F (Feels like 93°F)
Last update: 5/28/12 12:50 PM EDT
Humidity: 66%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 73°F
UV Index: 9 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.05in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 6mph From: Airport Conditions
Today
Sunny
High: 88°F
Low: 72°F
Sunrise: 5:42 AM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Tuesday
May 29
Isolated T-Storms
High: 89°F
Low: 71°F
Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Wednesday
May 30
Sunny
High: 87°F
Low: 64°F
Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Thursday
May 31
AM T-Showers
High: 79°F
Low: 60°F
Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
The Visitor Center
All photographs and text copyright 2010 © Chris Scroggins
Stop in the visitor center to get a map, pay admission and watch a short video about the arboretum. Audio tours available and included with the admission price.
© Chris Scroggins
Native Plant Garden
Learn which garden plants are native to Maryland and Delaware.
© Chris Scroggins
Columbine Flowers
© Chris Scroggins
Blockston Branch Walk
Enjoy a walk in the woods next to Blockston branch.
© Chris Scroggins
To learn more about the plants and local ecology be sure to read the signs along the garden paths.
Skunk Cabbage
The reddish color of Blockston branch is due to both the iron content of the soil and to decaying leaf debris.
© Chris Scroggins
Mayapple Flowers
On a recent visit in early April I found these mayapple flowers.
© Chris Scroggins
Mayapples
Mayapple leaves covered with tree pollen in mid-Spring.
© Chris Scroggins
The buzz about native plants
Hardwood Forest Canopy
This mature hardwood forest is over 100 years old.
© Chris Scroggins
Look for these trees:
Tulip tree
Paw paw
Beech
White oak
Black walnut
American holly
American holly
Did you know that holly harvesting was once big business on Maryland's Eastern shore?
© Chris Scroggins
Wildflowers
© Chris Scroggins
Restored Wetlands
Enjoy viewing frogs and other wildlife from elevated walkways.
© Chris Scroggins
Cattails
© Chris Scroggins
A late afternoon view of the restored wetland.
© Chris Scroggins
Gift Shop
A view of the gift shop and horticultural library.
© Chris Scroggins
Garden Books and Children's Books
Browse a great selection of garden books for sale.
© Chris Scroggins
Greeting Cards
Hand made greeting cards by local artists.
© Chris Scroggins
Library
© Chris Scroggins
Art exhibits
Enjoy seasonal botanical and landscape art exhibits by local artists.
© Chris Scroggins
Official Website
- ADKINS ARBORETUM
- Get information about special programs and membership at the official website.
Adkins Arboretum Guest Book
I hope you have enjoyed your virtual tour of the Adkins Arboretum. Have you visited Adkins Arboretum? What is your favorite season at the arboretum? Tell us. Thanks for stopping by!
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Chesapeake Bay Gateways
- CHESAPEAKE BAY GATEWAYS
- Adkins Arboretum is part of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network.
More Maryland Parks
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Table of Contents
- Welcome to Adkins Arboretum
- Current Weather
- The Visitor Center
- Native Plant Garden
- Columbine Flowers
- Blockston Branch Walk
- Skunk Cabbage
- Mayapple Flowers
- Mayapples
- The buzz about native plants
- Hardwood Forest Canopy
- Look for these trees:
- American holly
- Wildflowers
- Restored Wetlands
- Cattails
- Gift Shop
- Garden Books and Children's Books
- Greeting Cards
- Library
- Art exhibits
- Official Website
- Adkins Arboretum Guest Book
- Chesapeake Bay Gateways
- More Maryland Parks
- Native Plants Books on Amazon
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