Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
Learn about our native bees with the FWS Pollinator experts at the USGS Bee Lab, a unique federal facility dedicated entirely to supporting science for North America’s roughly 4,000 species of native bees. These are the only biologists within the Department of the Interior with the specific taxonomic expertise required to identify native bees down […]
Cost: $0-7
Take a step back into history with this unique paddling experience! Located on the Susquehanna River just south of the Safe Harbor Dam is one of the largest concentrations of ancient American Indian petroglyphs in the eastern United States. Found primarily on Big Indian Rock and Little Indian Rock, these carvings are thought to be […]
Cost: $60-100
It’s not a problem to work up a thirst on this birding hike. Let’s check out the property of Waredaca Brewing Company, looking for great blue herons, green herons, and various species of hawks, warblers, vireos, and flycatchers. And as a bonus, our hike ends in the taproom, sharing lunch with new birding friends. The […]
Cost: $10-15
Take a step back into history with this unique paddling experience! Located on the Susquehanna River just south of the Safe Harbor Dam is one of the largest concentrations of ancient American Indian petroglyphs in the eastern United States. Found primarily on Big Indian Rock and Little Indian Rock, these carvings are thought to be […]
Cost: $60-100
Bird Watching Canoe Trips Field Experiences Open to the Public
Glide quietly through calm waterways as we explore the rich birdlife of Saltpeter Creek by canoe. Traveling at the pace of the landscape allows us to observe birds with minimal disturbance while experiencing the wetlands, forests, and shallow coves they depend on. Along the way, participants will gain experience identifying resident and migratory bird species […]
Cost: $20-40
Community Science Field Experiences For the Family Open to the Public
ExStream Fun
Cost: $0
Interested in raising butterflies and moths at home? Join us to learn the proper practices for successfully caring for these fascinating insects through every stage of their life cycle, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis or cocoon, and finally to adult butterfly or moth. In this program, we will cover: Choosing and identifying proper host […]
Cost: $0-0
Join NHSM for a paddle through the Mattawoman Creek Natural Area to experience one of the Chesapeake region’s most spectacular seasonal displays: the blooming American lotus (Nelumbo lutea). Found in only a handful of freshwater tidal waterways throughout the watershed, this remarkable native plant transforms the creek into a sea of towering leaves and pale yellow […]
Cost: $30-50
Escape the heat of the day and enjoy the outdoors at night for an evening of moth watching at BeeTree Preserve! Join our team of moth-seeking volunteers and experts as we marvel at what moths, beetles, and other insects are lured to our viewing area by an irresistible mercury vapor light. We never know what […]
Cost: $0-10
Let’s explore the rich Native American heritage of the Lower Susquehanna River region through museum interpretation, artifact education, archaeology-based discussion, cultural demonstrations, and guided exploration of the Indian Steps Museum grounds. Indian Steps Museum provides a unique setting for exploring thousands of years of Indigenous history, cultural traditions, lifeways, and archaeological evidence from the Susquehanna […]
Cost: $30-40