Chapter Meeting Information
Join us at Towson University on Saturday, March 28, 2026 for the upcoming Mid-Atlantic annual meeting.
Nearby Hotels
There is no room block for this meeting however Towson has special rates with the hotels below…
- Sheraton Baltimore North is the closest hotel to campus and offers free shuttle service. Book online for the TU Friends and Family rate of $149/night. 903 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD 21204
- Hampton Inn Book online 21 W Susquehanna Ave, Towson, MD 21204
- Home2Suites Book online 21 W Susquehanna Ave, Towson, MD 21204
(The Hampton Inn and Home2Suites do share an address, the property is co-branded.)
Tabletop Exhibits and Awards Sponsorship
Contact Wendy Ashburn at exhibits@esa.org or 240-416-4227 for more information.
Tabletop Exhibit $500
Display and promote your products, services, technology, equipment and literature on Saturday, March 28, at Towson University. $500 includes a tabletop display on Saturday and 1 full registration.
Awards Sponsor $500
Be recognized as the Awards Sponsor at the Keynote Address on Saturday. This sponsorship supports the presentation winner selected from submissions received.
About the Meeting
As part of the meeting program, we will host a panel discussion focused on careers in urban ecology. This session will explore the connections between ecological research and professional practice in urban environments. Panelists will briefly introduce their work and career paths, followed by a student-led Q&A. Graduate and undergraduate students are especially encouraged to attend and participate in this conversation, which is designed to offer guidance on career pathways and next steps in ecology.
The Mid-Atlantic ESA annual meeting brings together students, researchers, teachers and practitioners from the Mid–Atlantic region and beyond. The meeting offers an excellent opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate ecology students to present their research in all ecology-related topics. Undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and professionals are all welcome.
Additional Information
Contact Vanessa Beauchamp, Chair,
Mid-Atlantic ESA with questions.
Code of Conduct Policy
Presentation Information
Abstracts were due February 10, 2026. If you have not been notified of your abstract acceptance, please email vbeauchamp@towson.edu.
Oral presentations are 15-minute time slots. Plan for a 12 – 13 minute talk with 2 – 3 minutes for questions.
The poster boards are 48×48 inches. Please ensure that your poster fits within those dimensions. We recommend no more than 44 inches for either dimension, to leave space for the number tag and improve aesthetics.
If you submitted an abstract but are unable to present at the meeting, please email vbeauchamp@towson.edu ASAP.
All presenters and attendees must register for the meeting. The oral and poster presentation schedule will be sent shortly after registration closes on March 12.
Registration
Friday No Host Social
Catch up with old friends and make new ones at Inverness Brewing starting at 6 PM. Inverness is situated on a historic 100-acre farm about 15 miles north of Towson University. The only cost for this event is for the items that you order from the restaurant.
Saturday Awards Dinner – SOLD OUT
Continue socializing and networking, and celebrate our poster and oral presentation award winners at our evening awards banquet. The registration cost is $35 per person.
Sunday Field Trip to Soldier’s Delight – SOLD OUT
Join us on Sunday at 10 AM to walk on a piece of the ocean floor as we tour the Soldier’s Delight Serpentine Barrens. Soldiers Delight Natural Environmental Area is the largest remaining serpentine ecosystem in the eastern United States. This unique oak-savanna and grassland ecosystem is 20 miles east of Towson University and is home to over 39 rare, threatened, or endangered plant species, as well as rare insects and unique rocks and minerals. We’ll park at the visitor center and hike a little over 2 miles through several different plant communities. Be sure to register and pay the $5 fee.
