Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
The foundation stock for native plants purchased from your favorite garden store originated from wild seeds. Those seeds had to be gathered, propagated, and cultivated into plants ready for sale. How did this process begin? Look to Mt. Cuba Center for the answer. Native plant conservation has been their specialty for over fifty years. We’ll […]
Cost: $25-50
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
Grab your binoculars and join us for an early morning expeditionary paddle from Wye Island Natural Resource Management Area to Pickering Creek Audubon Center! This 2.5-mile paddle will take us through a dynamic coastal environment as we explore the quiet and protected waters surrounding Wye Island before making our way up Pickering Creek to the […]
Cost: $40-80
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 Maryland Department of Natural Resources rebuilt […]
Cost: $0-10
We’ll feature two very different types of homes on this walking tour in Fell’s Point. We’ll start the morning with Baltimore birder Kevin Marshall on a journey to one of the city’s most unexpected wildlife intersections: the thriving black‑crowned night heron rookery tucked into the trees of Thames Street Park. Kevin has spent two spring seasons documenting […]
Cost: $30-35
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the trifecta of marine science and American history learning with the impressive aviation skills from around the world, all while on the water aboard the Sigsbee. We’ll cruise out to the Spectator Area near Ft McHenry, and enjoy the scenery while we test for water quality, trawl for plankton, […]
Cost: $98-125
Bird Watching Camping Field Expeditions For the Family Marine Science and Sailing Open to the Public Weekend Long
Sail the weekend away aboard a traditional oyster boat of Maryland, the Skipjack Sigsbee. We’ll cruise from the Inner Harbor to our campsite at Swann Creek Marina in Rock Hall with a full complement of hands-on activities, including setting the sail and steering the boat; trawling for plankton, fish, and crabs; water testing; oyster dissection; and […]
Cost: $150-200
Bird Watching Extended Length Field Expeditions Hiking Marine Science and Sailing Native Plants & Trees Off Continent One Week or More Open to the Public
Let’s explore the natural sciences beyond the usual tourist stops to experience the whole island of Puerto Rico from coast to coast. This active trip highlights the lesser-known spots as well as offers unique interactions with its endemic flora and fauna. We’ll hike the karst region to explore caves, look for a 1000-year-old tree in […]
Cost: $1000-3800