Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
Join NHSM for a paddle through the Mattawoman Creek Natural Area to experience one of the Chesapeake region’s most spectacular seasonal displays: the blooming American lotus (Nelumbo lutea). Found in only a handful of freshwater tidal waterways throughout the watershed, this remarkable native plant transforms the creek into a sea of towering leaves and pale yellow […]
Cost: $30-50
Field Experiences Foraging Native Plants & Trees Wild Edible Walks
Ignite your love of the outdoors with forager Candise Jordan on this full-sensory experience. We’ll combine a walk, wine tasting, and art expression into one peaceful morning. Let’s begin with a guided plant walk through a beautiful 10-acre food forest where we will learn to identify wild plants and discuss their history, culinary, medicinal, and […]
Cost: $60-75
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
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
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