ExStream Fun
Cost: $0
Upcoming Event Category: Open to the Public
Go with the Flow – Explore Life in a Stream at Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park (August)
Community Science Field Experiences For the Family Open to the Public
Fossil Club: Asaphid Trilobites from the Western United States, an Exceptional Window into Past Ontogenies
The trilobite family Asaphidae represents a significant part of the taxonomic diversity of the Lower Ordovician in the Great Basin region of the western Laurentia (North American Craton) in the United States. These arthropods are notoriously known for being difficult to study due to their convergent, smooth, and effaced morphology. The trilobites of the Great […]
Cost: $0-0
Tree Ring Printing with Sue Fierston (AM Session)
In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn how to print tree rings of many sizes and species. Sue will demonstrate how to prepare the rings, including using a propane torch and wire brush to raise the wood grain for printing. NOTE: The tree rings will be prepared ahead of time for the class. We will not be […]
Cost: $40-55
Tree Ring Printing with Sue Fierston (PM Session)
In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn how to print tree rings of many sizes and species. Sue will demonstrate how to prepare the rings, including using a propane torch and wire brush to raise the wood grain for printing. NOTE: The tree rings will be prepared ahead of time for the class. We will not be […]
Cost: $40-55
Fungi 101
Before you spot a single mushroom cap, an entire hidden kingdom is already at work beneath the forest floor. We begin by breaking down the core biology and identification groups that help you recognize fungi in the field. This call starts with the basics of fungal biology and the major identification groups used in the […]
Cost: $60-80
Go with the Flow – Explore Life in a Stream at Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park (September)
Community Science Field Experiences For the Family Open to the Public
ExStream Fun
Cost: $0
Go with the Flow – Explore Life in a Stream at Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park (October)
Community Science Field Experiences For the Family Open to the Public
ExStream Fun
Cost: $0
Many Legs, Many Lives, the Natural History of the Myriapoda of Eastern North America
Sure, you’ve spotted a millipede on a hike — but have you ever met its 200 cousins? Sure, you’ve spotted a millipede on a hike, but have you met its 200 cousins? The myriapod world is far richer and stranger than most people realize. Dr. Derek Hennen will introduce you to the full cast of millipedes, centipedes, […]
Cost: $0-5
FALL DATES: Explore Puerto Rico
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
Chomp & Charm –Shark Tooth Necklace Make n Take
You are never fully dressed without a fossilized shark tooth necklace you make yourself! Drop into the museum between 10-2 to create a wearable piece of history featuring an authentic Otodus shark tooth from Morocco—an ancient ancestor of the massive megalodon. For centuries, shark teeth have been worn as symbols of protection, strength, and effortless cool. We provide all […]
Cost: $15-20