Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
Since the 1940s, scientists have tracked Eastern box turtles at the Patuxent Research Refuge as part of one of the longest-running wildlife surveys in the U.S. This research reveals their movements, survival strategies, and use of habitats. With box turtle populations in steep decline due to habitat destruction, road mortality, and illegal trafficking, information gathered […]
Cost: $15-25
The Japanese Giant Salamander (Andrias japonicus) is a cousin to the Maryland-native Eastern Hellbender. Learn about their biology and hear about a field excursion Matt Neff, Curator of Estuarine Biology at the Calvert Marine Museum, partook in when he was a zookeeper at the National Zoo in 2019. Brief Bio of yourself – Matt is Curator […]
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This presentation was rescheduled from its original date in January. Step into the invisible world that curiosity and cutting‑edge imaging make visible. In this talk, Dr. Tagide deCarvalho will share the stories and techniques behind her striking microscopy images—revealing how modern optical and electron microscopes open windows into cells, viruses, and other hidden structures of […]
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Bird Watching Field Experiences Geology Native Plants & Trees
The rolling hills seen along I-70 are a characteristic feature of the Piedmont Plateau, one of Maryland’s six physiographic provinces. This centrally located region continues westward from the Appalachians into the Coastal Plain, another geological province. The area where the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain intersect is described as the Fall Line, and it can […]
Cost: $15-20
This is the last stop in our series following the life of an oyster: from spat in a tank, to juveniles in a garden, and finally, to a home in the Chesapeake Bay. In our first trip following the life story of the oyster series, we met tiny larvae floating in massive tanks at Horn […]
Cost: $20-25
Join NHSM and Howdy Kipp for a leisurely paddle along the Gunpowder River and its marshes as we search for some of Maryland’s native turtle species. We’ll drift along sunny riverbanks and navigate fallen logs with hopes of spotting amazing reptiles and other wildlife about. Bring binoculars to enhance your view and enjoy a peaceful […]
Cost: $30-50
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: $30-40
Urgent! Please join us on May 18th at 7pm for a meeting with DNR’s Herpetologist Beth Schlimm. This meeting will be our opportunity to discuss proposed regulatory changes, ask questions and give our input. Please make it a priority to attend this collaborative effort. The state of Maryland’s Wildlife and Heritage Service, part of the […]
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Thomas Mayr was a lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County and an avid amateur archaeologist starting in 1926 while still in High School. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Mayr recorded the specific location of all of his finds in journals, kept up with both anthropological and archaeological literature of the time, and corresponded with professionals […]
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Evidence of one of the most powerful tsunamis to hit North America has been unearthed on a North Carolina hillside. Join us to learn about this perfectly preserved sequence of impact fallout and tsunami deposits hidden for 35.5 million years. This finding is tied to the Chesapeake Bay bolide, the largest known impact crater in the […]
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