See live butterflies and moths, reptiles and amphibians, and rare fossils…make butterfly jewelry, shed your own snake skin, and dig for fossils…have your picture taken with Luna the moth, Flutter the butterfly, Tortelina the tortoise, and even a giant trilobite!
Formerly known as Clubapalooza, this Nature Connections event features the clubs of the Natural History Society of Maryland. You’ll get to interact with club members sharing their personal collections as well as their expertise…plus engage in themed crafts and hands-on activities!
Since 1929, NHSM has connected people with natural history in all its various forms. Whether you want to learn a little bit about a lot of different topics or take a deep dive into a specific subject, you can do that at NHSM.
For those who want to explore a particular area of interest over a period of time, NHSM offers various clubs. Club members meet monthly to share their enthusiasm, sponsor guest speakers, go on field trips, and participate in various citizen-science projects. Led by volunteers, the clubs rely on contributions from top experts in their fields alongside interested amateurs of all ages. All you need is curiosity and a little bit of time!
Right now there are four clubs, focusing on the following topics:
- Lepidoptery (Butterflies and Moths)
- Herpetology (Amphibians and Reptiles)
- Archaeology
- Fossils
Join us to learn more about the NHSM clubs and how you can get involved!
The program is free, but for planning purposes, we ask that you RSVP.
ABOUT NATURE CONNECTIONS: Nature Connections is a signature program offered to you by the Natural History Society of Maryland with financial support from the Citizens of Baltimore County. Programs, held on select Sundays, are free and open to the public. Each Nature Connection focuses on a different natural history topic.
Learn from presentations and displays from local experts and organizations • Explore specimens and artifacts from natural history collections • Hear about related citizen science projects • Talk to scientists who can answer your questions and guide your discoveries of the natural world • Enjoy games, art, crafts, stories, music, and drama
Registration
RSVP: $0
Please let us know how many will be coming in your party.