Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
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
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
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
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
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