Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
Animals Bird Watching Field Experiences For the Family Hiking Native Plants & Trees Open to the Public
City Nature Challenge started as a competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco and has grown into an international event, motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their own cities. This annual four-day global bioblitz takes place in two parts, with the first dedicated to taking photos of wild plants and […]
Cost: $0-5
Bird Watching Field Experiences Hiking Native Plants & Trees
Spend a beautiful spring day on a bird and a native plant hike with us at Adkins Arboretum, the only public garden that focuses on plants native to the Mid-Atlantic coastal plain. We’ll take two casual hikes, each with a different goal, and a picnic lunch break in between. Our morning hike will feature birds […]
Cost: $15-25
Bird Watching Field Experiences Hiking Native Plants & Trees
Springtime warmth means more birds overhead, on the move to their summer homes. Join ecologist John Canoles for a birding hike at Swan Harbor Farm, a popular bird spot with diverse habitats, including wetlands, forest, waterfront, and a dredge spoil area. We will hike through the various habitats, taking our time and enjoying the view […]
Cost: $15-20
Bird Watching Field Experiences Geology Native Plants & Trees
The rolling hills seen along I-70 are a characteristic feature of the Piedmont Plateau, one of Maryland’s six physiographic provinces. This centrally located region continues westward from the Appalachians into the Coastal Plain, another geological province. The area where the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain intersect is described as the Fall Line, and it can […]
Cost: $15-20
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
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