Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
Step into the wonderfully not‑so‑normal George household, where crows perched on curtain rods, stole shiny objects, and outsmarted everyone in the room. Join Twig George as she reads from CROWBAR: The Smartest Bird in the World, shares behind‑the‑scenes stories of growing up with four pet crows, and invites you to bring your own family crow […]
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Northern Map Turtles (Graptemys geographica) are an endangered species in Maryland that faces significant habitat disturbances due to human activity and urbanization. One of the main factors contributing to habitat alteration of Northern Map Turtles in Maryland is the Conowingo Hydroelectric Dam, which bisects the population and contributes to its fragmentation. The combined effects that […]
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Digging holes seems like child’s play. But not when you’re the crew at Martin Marietta’s Texas Quarry. Their hole isn’t measured in feet, but rather in miles: a mile long and a half mile wide, to be exact. This massive pit was the source of marble used to build the walkway to the Capitol in […]
Cost: $3-10
Bird Watching Camping Field Expeditions For the Family Marine Science and Sailing Open to the Public Weekend Long
Sail the weekend away aboard a traditional oyster boat of Maryland, the Skipjack Sigsbee. We’ll cruise from the Inner Harbor to our campsite at Swann Creek Marina in Rock Hall with a full complement of hands-on activities, including setting the sail and steering the boat; trawling for plankton, fish, and crabs; water testing; oyster dissection; and […]
Cost: $150-200
Fossil Collecting at Ramanessin Ramanessin (Hop Brook) is a Cretaceous-period marine fossil site. Fossils found here are primarily shark teeth, as well as mosasaur teeth and bones, and ray plates. We suggest bringing a hand shovel and a sifter. While surface hunting is possible in theory, it may not be as successful. We will be […]
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Put Ancient Life in Your Students’ Hands The Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences’ Fossil Kit Training is a hands‑on workshop designed for educators of all subjects and grade levels who want to teach Earth’s story using real specimens. During this interactive session, participants explore Maryland’s geologic timeline, fossilization processes, extinction events, and the ancient plants […]
Cost: $10
Community Science Field Experiences For the Family Open to the Public
ExStream Fun
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The Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly, Maryland’s state insect, has experienced significant population declines across the state. Join us for an informative talk hosted by John Garrison, Conservation Director of the Susquehannock Wildlife Society. In this presentation, John will explore the life history of the Baltimore Checkerspot, discuss its current conservation status, and highlight the work Susquehannock […]
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The oceans cover more than 70 percent of our planet and are its dominant feature. Studying the ocean is studying the earth. In this full day course, all aspects of the Oceanography merit badge will be covered except #8 (see below). NEW LOCATION: The hands-on class will be held at the Institute of Marine and […]
Cost: $25-30
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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