Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
How big is your shark tooth collection? If your answer is between zero and a thousand, join us to search for fossil treasures at Stratford Hall. With private beach access and help from expert volunteers, this trip is a unique opportunity for those looking to learn about ancient life in this area and perfect their […]
Cost: $35
In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn how to print tree rings of many sizes and species. Sue will demonstrate how to prepare the rings, including using a propane torch and wire brush to raise the wood grain for printing. NOTE: The tree rings will be prepared ahead of time for the class. We will not be […]
Cost: $40-55
You can’t get blood from a stone, but you can get money from it—the Northampton Iron Furnace. Bill will talk about the Northampton Iron Furnace, the 10th iron furnace erected in Maryland. The furnace was built by the Ridgely family, owners of what is now the Hampton National Historic Site. The furnace contributed to early […]
Cost: $0-0
Digging holes seems like child’s play. But not when you’re the crew at Martin Marietta’s Texas Quarry. Their hole isn’t measured in feet, but rather in miles: a mile long and a half mile wide, to be exact. This massive pit supplied marble used to build the walkway to the Capitol in Annapolis and the […]
Cost: $3-10
More than half of Baltimore’s current forest has been around for nearly 100 years, and almost three‑quarters has persisted since 1953. Another 30% grew in naturally over time, while about 15% formed in places that used to be developed. These patterns have important implications for present day ecology and management. Historical context is often absent […]
Cost: $0-5
Turkey tail, chicken of the woods, and scrambled egg slime. We aren’t talking poultry here. Get your camera out rather than your deep-fryer, and join us for our fall mushroom hunt with master mycologist William Needham. Let’s wander the trails to search for fungi that catch our eyes with unique coloring or gill placement and […]
Cost: $25-30
Bird Watching Field Experiences Hiking Insects Native Plants & Trees Tours
Once upon a time, three islands floated in the Chesapeake Bay to the east of Baltimore. While looking like tiny scraps of land to most people, others saw potential. Thirty years and 90 million cubic yards of material later, Hart-Miller Island was born. The Army Corps of Engineers and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources […]
Cost: $0-10
Bats rank at the expert level for scary creatures of the night for many people. But unlike zombies, bats play a vital role throughout Maryland. Let’s meet up for a walk at dusk to discover how bats contribute to our ecosystems, learn about their superpowers, look for clues to identify a few local species, and […]
Cost: $20-25
Bird Watching Camping Field Expeditions Marine Science and Sailing Native Plants & Trees Weekend Long
Sail away for the weekend! Board the Lady Maryland for an all-day sail down the Chesapeake Bay and up through the Magothy River Sanctuary to our overnight destination, Camp Whippoorwill, and return sail the next morning. It’s a nature camp for adults! We’ll be exploring both on the water and on the land, and be on […]
Cost: $195-225
Field Experiences Foraging Hiking Native Plants & Trees Wild Edible Walks
♪♪ Way down yonder in the pawpaw patch ♪ Look for us there! Finding pawpaw trees in our local forests is fairly easy. Finding fruit on a pawpaw tree is the tricky part. Join master forager Nick Spero in search of the pawpaw fruit, a small green potato-shaped fruit with a flavor often compared to […]
Cost: $38-48