Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
Please join us for our final meeting for the season as we set up the projector for some of our Lep Club members to showcase a few of the leps they have observed during NHSM moth nights and in the garden this season. This format will also provide an excellent opportunity for discussion about species […]
Cost: $0-0
Sure, you’ve spotted a millipede on a hike — but have you ever met its 200 cousins? Sure, you’ve spotted a millipede on a hike, but have you met its 200 cousins? The myriapod world is far richer and stranger than most people realize. Dr. Derek Hennen will introduce you to the full cast of millipedes, centipedes, […]
Cost: $0-5
On islands, change is always visible. Poplar Island is a prime example of this ecological construct. In this presentation, Gene Scarpulla will provide a clear overview of Poplar Island’s long history in the Chesapeake Bay, beginning in the 1500s and tracing its major phases of change. He will cover early settlement, the origins of the […]
Cost: $0-5
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
Since the dawn of human culture, musical instruments have served as tools for communication, creativity, and connection. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the rich legacy of Pre-Columbian sound technologies by learning about indigenous ceramic instruments—and creating their own. By shaping clay into flutes, we deepen our appreciation for ancestral cultures and awaken a […]
Cost: $90-105
Romance and poetry, ivy, lichens and wallflowers need ruin to make them grow. — Nathaniel Hawthorne
Cost: $60-85
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
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