Despite the recent “stay at home” orders parks and campgrounds have seen a surge in activity as people look to the outdoors for a safe outlet for their energy. This is occurring at the same time when park staffing has been reduced or eliminated altogether. Now more then ever it is imperative for each hiker, […]
Month: August 2020
Responsible Herp Hiking
Waterscapes and Where Rivers are Born
Aquatic Ecology: Introduction To Series As we go about our daily lives we sometimes glimpse streams in our urban or rural landscapes. We might imagine the fish, frogs, insects and turtles who live there, but there is so much more! If you’ve seen their hidden wonders up close, it becomes apparent that these aquatic ecosystems […]
Fascinating Fossils
a small meg (Carcharocles megalodon) peaking out of the gravel along Calvert Cliffs
Venomous Snakes of Maryland
Summer time means more people are hitting the trails, loading up the RV or driving to one of Maryland’s many parks and campgrounds. Snakes can be a commonly encountered animal on the trail, identifying species can be difficult for those not used to seeing the variety of native snakes in Maryland. Maryland is home to […]
Learn about NHSM’s Archaeology Club!
In 2019, the Natural History Society of Maryland decided to add an archaeology club. We were just starting to get some real momentum going, and, well, you know….Covid. However, there is always tomorrow, and once this pandemic is over we are planning for some more great archaeology projects! One project which the Archaeology Club was […]