Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
Alyssa Pagan is a Science Visuals Developer in the Office of Public Outreach at the Space Telescope Science Institute, where she blends her dual backgrounds in Art & Design (Towson University) and Astronomy (University of Maryland, College Park). Her work transforms raw space‑telescope data into color images that are both scientifically accurate and visually compelling, […]
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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: $30
Bird Watching Field Experiences Hiking Native Plants & Trees
With approximately 120 native tree species living in Maryland, Glen Arboretum features about 100 of these natives, all found on 10 acres of land on the Towson University campus. Let’s explore this inner city forest on the lookout for these species, which range from large, fully established trees to newly planted saplings, with the help […]
Cost: $15-20
Field Experiences Hiking Native Plants & Trees Wild Edible Walks
Join master forager Nick Spero to learn about the varied wild edibles available in June. Focusing on the Cromwell Valley area, we will sample plants such as spicebush and learn how to prepare native milkweed and American Pokeberry for safe eating. Come along to see how many other tasty and nutritious wild plants can be […]
Cost: $35-48
Learn this traditional technique to create a sturdy and attractive hand broom in either the turkey wing or pot scrubber style. These brooms are made with natural broomcorn, a type of sorghum grass known for its durability and flexibility, with your choice of thread color. You will leave with a beautiful and unique broom and a deep appreciation for the traditional craft of broom making. The process requires some hand […]
Cost: $55-70
The NHSM Fossil Club is hosting a club-only trip to Lehigh Coal Mine in Lansford, PA, on June 7th. This site is known for its carboniferous fern and plant fossils from the Pennsylvanian Period (318-299 million years ago). The fossils will be found in spoil piles of shale, quartz crystals, and pyrite also may be […]
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Canoe Trips Community Native Plants & Trees Open to the Public
Join the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and NHSM for a hands-on experience harvesting invasive water chestnuts (Trapa natans) by canoe. These fast-spreading plants threaten native bay grasses, block waterways, and create mosquito breeding grounds, but with your help we can clear them out and keep our waters healthy. Some paddling experience needed. Participants are […]
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Have you been wondering how to level up your photography skills for the reptiles and amphibians you encounter in the wild or the ones you care for at home? If so, this is the meeting for you! Join wildlife filmmaker, conservationist, and herpetologist Jacob Jackson of Herp Hero for a presentation focused on photographing reptiles […]
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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 miles: a mile long and a half mile wide, to be exact. This massive pit was the source of marble used to build the walkway to the Capitol in Annapolis […]
Cost: $0-10
The Maryland Liberty Tree Project is a statewide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. Using seedlings grown from the only surviving genetically identical Liberty Tree scion in the United States—descended from Maryland’s original 1775 Liberty Tree in Annapolis—the project will plant a tree in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City by […]
Cost: $0-5