Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
Animals Bird Watching Field Experiences Native Plants & Trees Open to the Public Tours Tours
Most visitors to Longwood Gardens come to admire its flowers. But today we’ll explore the wildlife that frequent the garden without regard for the delicacy of the blossoms they snack on. Over Longwood’s 1,100 acres, 15 species of amphibians and reptiles, 200 species of birds, and 10 types of mammals call the gardens home. On […]
Cost: $20-60
A large iron ring hangs from a wall, set in place many decades ago. And right below, there’s a big stone step. Look up to see a window encased in bars. Who was spying? Join geologist Kathleen Marasco to find the answer on this walk near the Inner Harbor. We will share the stories of […]
Cost: $15-20
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
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
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
Remember Hodge Podge Lodge? If you’re of a certain age and grew up on the East Coast, you may have fond memories of this children’s television series from the 70’s, featuring Miss Jean and her animal friends. Relive those moments on this birding walk, which includes a visit to the Lodge, now at Howard County […]
Cost: $20-25