Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
Join us for this engaging talk from Fossil Club member Valerie Horn as she explores her citizen science project researching the unique locally found sequoia fossils. The giant redwoods are iconic trees whose height and age inspire awe, but their fossil history is unclear. At our local MNCPPC Dinosaur Park in Prince George’s County, small […]
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Discover the traditional process of working with pine needles to create a beautiful and functional coaster basket. You will start your basket with a hand-made wood base or walnut slice, then coil and stitch long-leaf pine needles along the base, using waxed linen thread. We will learn shaping, different stitch techniques, and finishing on this smaller project, giving you the skills to move to larger projects. […]
Cost: $55-70
This presentation will encompass “a day in the life” of a herpetologist in the Australia: Wild Extremes exhibit at the National Aquarium. Topics covered will include species highlights, basic husbandry practices, specialty enclosure setups, species-specific breeding strategies, and animal training & enrichment necessities for a captive care lifestyle. This talk will take you through the innovations and […]
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How different are ferns from other plants? Ferns are ancient, having taken hold on Earth eons ago, and continue to thrive while others have disappeared. Native plant expert Judy Fulton will teach us about the traits that help ferns continue their success and how they vary with unusual forms and structures in this combination hike […]
Cost: $25-30
Ferns are among the oldest plants on Earth and first appeared in the fossil record over 360 million years ago, more than two and a half times earlier than flowering plants. With over 10,500 species worldwide, ferns are a significant component of our ecosystems. Yet to many of us, including plant lovers, these ancient, non-flowering […]
Cost: $0-5
Join us for a tour of the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) research institute near the National Aquarium. IMET’s work focuses on using aquaculture and genomics to conserve and create marine resources, including marine bioenergy, environmental sensor development, developmental biology, marine biomedicine, and sustainable urban ports and ecosystems. The center combines staff and […]
Cost: $20-25
Join us for an evening sail on the Sigsbee, the traditional oyster boat of Maryland. Here is your chance to learn a bit about sailing as well as engage in hands-on marine science from our friends at the Living Classroom Foundation. Activities will include water quality testing, plankton trawling with microscope exploration, trawl fishing for marine life, […]
Cost: $30-40
How different are ferns from other plants? Ferns are ancient, having taken hold on Earth eons ago, and continue to thrive while others have disappeared. Native plant expert Judy Fulton will teach us about the traits that help ferns continue their success and how they vary with unusual forms and structures in this combination hike […]
Cost: $25-30
NHSM has been invited to join the Geology Club at New Paris Quarry in Bedford County, PA. Professor Steve Lindberg will give a talk about the geology and history of the quarry and the exposed layers. He will also have a table of specimens for sale, and feel free to set up your own table with […]
How big is your shark tooth collection? If your answer is between zero and a thousand, join us to search for fossil treasures at Stratford Hall. With private beach access and help from expert volunteers, this trip is a unique opportunity for those looking to learn about ancient life in this area and perfect their […]
Cost: $30