Registration opening soon! Get this on your calendar now! Family sail, ages 9 and up. Sail the weekend away aboard a traditional oyster boat of Maryland, the Skipjack Sigsbee. We’ll cruise from the Inner Harbor to our campground at Rock Hall with a full complement of hands-on activities, including setting the sail and steering the […]
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Marine Science Sail & Camp Overnight – SAVE THE DATE
Bird Watching Camping Field Expeditions For the Family Marine Science and Sailing Open to the Public Weekend Long
Fossil Collecting at Ramanessin: Fossil Club Only
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 […]
Cost: $0
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
ExStream Fun
Cost: $0
Aug Lep Club: Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly Ecology and Conservation
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 […]
Cost: $0-0
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
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
Felt a Mushroom
Arguably the most iconic toadstool species, Amanita muscaria, the fly agaric is one of the most recognizable fungi in the world, and is widely encountered in popular culture. In this class, instructor, Gayle Matheus will guide you through dry and wet felting techniques to create a clump of mushrooms with some embellishments that will look […]
Cost: $45-60
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