Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
Back to school, back to birding! Let’s hit the trail for some early migrant birding on this hike at Waredaca Brewing Company. Early migrant birds are already on the move, with many warblers, flycatchers, and vireos passing through, as well as Baltimore orioles. And as a bonus, our hike ends in the taproom, where we can […]
Cost: $12-18
Come to the shark side for a chompin’ good time! Celebrate all things shark at our annual SharkFest, Sunday, August 30th. Learn about one of the most successful creatures ever living on our planet. Explore fossil and shark teeth collections, learn about shark behavior and anatomy from experts, and marvel at the apex predator of […]
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Learn from the experience of a real shark scientist in Maryland! Dr. Beth Bowers tracks sharks that travel right off the the coast of our Maryland seashore. She is currently working to discover changing patterns of shark movement due to offshore wind energy, warming ocean temperatures, and species-specific characteristics. Get insights into her scientific methods, […]
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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 […]
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Seepage springs, or, more technically, hypotelminorheic and macropore springs, are common habitats in mid-Atlantic forests. Appearing as little more than wet spots in the woods, they are extremely shallow subterranean (lightless) habitats rarely more than a few feet below the surface. While unremarkable in appearance, they harbor a remarkable fauna, including many eyeless, pigment-less species […]
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Join us for an evening sail on the Lady 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, oyster dissection, birding, setting […]
Cost: $35-40
This presentation will go over identifying characteristics of the common snakes and serpents of Maryland in an effort to make folks more comfortable with recognizing them, demystify common misconceptions (venomous vs. non-venomous, etc), and broaden our horizons with one of our most important herps. NeighborSpace Land Steward, Conor Harrington, will be leading us on this […]
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This presentation invites participants to explore how nuclear energy fits into today’s evolving climate‑solution landscape as one of several technologies that may help meet rising global energy needs while reducing carbon emissions. The session begins with a clear, approachable overview of how nuclear energy works and how the technology has matured over the past several […]
Cost: $0-5
Animals Bird Watching Field Experiences Native Plants & Trees Open to the Public Tours Tours
Most visitors to Longwood Gardens come to admire its flowers. But today we’ll explore the wildlife that frequent the garden without regard for the delicacy of the blossoms they snack on. Over Longwood’s 1,100 acres, 15 species of amphibians and reptiles, 200 species of birds, and 10 types of mammals call the gardens home. On […]
Cost: $20-60
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: $35