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​Welcome HabiChatters to the 2023 winter issue!

In this issue, Education Ecologist Paula Becker starts us off with a fantastic overview of what is happening in the natural world at this time of year, and then I’ll tell you some of what we’re up to in the Natural Heritage Program. Education Assistant Edwin Guevara writes about some of our favorite winter wildlife, owls and evergreens. And, if our newsletter didn’t fully feed your craving for reading, I’ve included a reading list to inspire and delight. We hope you enjoy and wish you a very Happy New Year from the education team at Wild Acres!

Sarah Witcher
Sarah.Witcher1@Maryland.gov
410-260-8566

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In This Issue

• ​ In Praise of Dormancy
• Natural Heritage Program’s Winter Work: Revisiting Maryland’s Tiger Salamanders
• Native Plant Profile: Evergreens
• Native Animal Profile: Stealthy (and Cute!) Owls
• A Cozy Winter Reading List for 2023

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