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Rock Creek Park

How to Recognize It

American beech - Sam Sheline

Seasonal Highlights

American beech - Matt Jones

Where to See It

Plants & Animals

White oak - Erin Lunsford Jones

Physical Setting

Christmas fern under American beech - Ery Largay

Natural Processes

American beech in winter - Sam Sheline

Ecological Threats

Asian long-horned beetle exit hole - Flickr user sallaha

Making a Difference

Park management - NPS Center for Urban Ecology

Conservation Status & Classification

Blackgum - Erin Lunsford Jones

Explore below! Get to know this natural community in Rock Creek Park.