Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
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 […]
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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 […]
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Please join us for an exclusive tour of our brand new exhibit, “The Making of Maryland-1 Billion Years and Counting”. We will be guided by curators of the Natural History Society of Maryland to discover Maryland’s deep‑time geology, paleontology, ecosystems, and hands‑on interactive activities for all ages — all in one newly designed space. […]
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Northern Map Turtles (Graptemys geographica) are an endangered species in Maryland that faces significant habitat disturbances due to human activity and urbanization. One of the main factors contributing to habitat alteration of Northern Map Turtles in Maryland is the Conowingo Hydroelectric Dam, which bisects the population and contributes to its fragmentation. The combined effects that […]
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Fossil Collecting at Ramanessin Ramanessin (Hop Brook) is a Cretaceous-period marine fossil site. Fossils found here are primarily shark teeth, as well as mosasaur teeth and bones, and ray plates. We suggest bringing a hand shovel and a sifter. While surface hunting is possible in theory, it may not be as successful. We will be […]
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Investigation of the 1660s chapel revealed the remains of Maryland’s first brick structure and evidence of the large cemetery there that surrounded it. There are over 400 unmarked and forgotten graves here, the most unique of which are three lead coffins explored with a major scientific project. Other graves were also investigated as part of […]
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The Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly, Maryland’s state insect, has experienced significant population declines across the state. Join us for an informative talk hosted by John Garrison, Conservation Director of the Susquehannock Wildlife Society. In this presentation, John will explore the life history of the Baltimore Checkerspot, discuss its current conservation status, and highlight the work Susquehannock […]
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The trilobite family Asaphidae represents a significant part of the taxonomic diversity of the Lower Ordovician in the Great Basin region of the western Laurentia (North American Craton) in the United States. These arthropods are notoriously known for being difficult to study due to their convergent, smooth, and effaced morphology. The trilobites of the Great […]
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This presentation will go over identifying characteristics of the common snakes and serpents of Maryland in an effort to make folks more comfortable with recognizing them, demystify common misconceptions (venomous vs. non-venomous, etc), and broaden our horizons with one of our most important herps. NeighborSpace Land Steward, Conor Harrington, will be leading us on this […]
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Creating a safe haven for butterflies and moths goes beyond just planting beautiful flowers to attract them to your space. In this presentation, we’ll explore: How to select and nurture native plants (esp. keystone species) that host Lepidoptera (specialists and generalists), How to recognize and remove the most common non-native invasives & How to provide […]
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