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Birds & Brews, Early Spring Edition

Bird Watching Field Experiences Hiking

You could be so busy birding that you won’t notice it’s still a bit chilly out on this bird hike at Waredaca Brewing Company. Now is the best season for seeing woodpeckers. Pileated woodpecker, northern flicker, yellow-bellied sapsucker, red-headed woodpecker, red-bellied woodpecker, hairy woodpecker, and downy woodpecker are all possible at Waredaca.  We could see […]

Cost: $10-15

Phenology: A Study of Nature’s Interconnections

Field Experiences Hiking Native Plants & Trees Open to the Public

Everything has its time, especially when it comes to nature. Phenology is the study of how time and seasonal change affect plants and animals. To see these changes, observations are collected in one specific area over a period of time. Let’s learn how phenology can give your routine walk in your favorite park a purpose. […]

Cost: $20-25

Beavers, Maryland’s Master Engineers

Animals Field Experiences Hiking

Let’s experience the Maryland landscape through the eyes of its most influential engineer, the American beaver. We’ll begin our deep dive into beaver life and their ecological brilliance with a mini workshop at a local home. We’ll start with the history of beavers in the Mid-Atlantic and move on to explore their unique physiology and […]

Cost: $20-25

Happy as a Lark: Habitat Restoration at Spocott Farm & Village

Bird Watching Field Experiences Hiking Native Plants & Trees Open to the Public Tours

Explore the transformed farmland of the historic Spocott Farm, now hosting many species of seasonal birds in its restored meadows & buffer zones. We will tour the site with owner George M. Radcliffe, Jr., the seventh grandson of the Radcliffe family who settled here in Dorchester County in 1663. We’ll learn about their restoration efforts, […]

Cost: $20-25

Wild Edibles: Early Spring Plants with Nick Spero

Photo by Jayne Ash

Field Experiences Hiking Native Plants & Trees Wild Edible Walks

Join the buffet line for newly sprouted delicacies with master forager Nick Spero. Discover locally found plants that can add flavor to your cooking and apply that know-how to your own backyard. We’ll be on the lookout for early springtime plants such as garlic mustard, poke, wild garlic, and perilla. We will discuss collection methods […]

Cost: $35-45

Explore Puerto Rico: A Natural History Tour

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 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 the Guánica Dry […]

Cost: $1000-3800

Wild Edibles: Late Spring Plants with Nick Spero

Field Experiences Hiking Open to the Public Wild Edible Walks

Time to rotate our buffet menu to the late spring category of tasty nibbles. Join master forager Nick Spero to discover locally found plants that can add flavor to your cooking and apply that know-how to your own backyard. We’ll be on the lookout for late-spring plants such as wild ginger, ramp, and spicebush. We […]

Cost: $35-45

Find Your Spark: A Naturalist Weekend with NHSM

Astronomy Bird Watching Courses Field Expeditions Geology Hiking Lectures & Workshops Native Plants & Trees Open to the Public Weekend Long

Secure your spot now with EARLY BIRD PRICING through March 20—prices to increase $20 for each registration category on March 21.  Have you heard the saying “spark bird”?  It’s a popular phrase among birders that describes the one special species that caught their eye, igniting their passion for birds. What is your “spark” species?  What […]

Cost: $100-220