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Vol. 29, No. 3 | Summer 2025
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Welcome back, HabiChatters!
Summer is just heating up, and just like the perennials have come back into full bloom, so too has the eternal question – how hot is too hot??
In that vein, our regular authors have written a variety of articles sure to warm your heart, or ignite your brain! First up, an explainer on the NEW Maryland Native Plant Program, to help your gardening guidance stay fresh. Then, read up on the Natural Heritage Program’s Prescribed Burns and learn how DNR fights fire with fire!
For those of us who would rather read about heat from the safety of the cool indoors, we dive into the relatable native animals who use estivation to beat the heat. On the opposite side of the coin are the sweat bees that use the warm weather to their advantage.
Whether you’re a warm-weather wonder or awaiting the winter, remember to use sunscreen this summer and stay hydrated!
Sarah Witcher and Katy Gorsuch
sarah.witcher1@maryland.gov
katherine.gorsuch1@maryland.gov
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Estivation: A Midsummer’s Nap
Humans aren’t the only species to feel the heat in the summer -- many species have targeted adaptations for how to get through the hottest time of the year. Here’s how a nap helps native animals beat the heat. Read more.
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