Unleash your imagiNATURE Created in partnership with the Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences, this exhibition pairs objects from the museum’s collection with works by contemporary artists whose practices explore, interpret, and investigate the natural world. By bringing art and science into dialogue, the exhibition offers new ways of understanding the environments, organisms, and forces that […]
Upcoming Events
imagiNATURE Exhibition @ The Gallery at CCBC Essex
Herp-O-Ween & Trunk-or-Treat at the Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences
At the Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences, we look forward to October all year long- so that we can finally celebrate HERP-O-WEEN! Whether you’re a long-time herp lover or just a little curious- this event is for you! Come hang out with some friendly herps (reptiles and amphibians) and their conscientious owners at the Maryland […]
Cost: $0-1
Meet the Magnificent Marbled Salamander
Spring is typically when one thinks about salamander reproduction, but here’s an opportunity to learn about the marbled salamander, a fall breeder. Nature photographer David Hand, who has spent many hours finding and examining salamander nests and eggs and documenting every stage of the salamander’s development from embryo to adult, will present incredible still photos and videos of the […]
Cost: $0-5
Fossil Hunt at Stratford Hall – Open to MMNS Members now, General Public on Sept 23
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 offers a unique opportunity to learn about ancient life in the area and sharpen your fossil-collecting skills. Stratford […]
Cost: $35-45
Wild Edibles: Fall Favorites with Nick Spero
Join master forager Nick Spero on the hunt for fall wild edibles. We’ll look for fall mushrooms such as lion’s mane, chicken of the woods, hen of the woods, and other seasonal specialties. Keep your eyes open for other wild plants you can eat on this easy-to-moderate, low-intensity hike. Nibble along the way to learn […]
Cost: $35-42
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
Weave a Cattail Tote with Clare Walker
Learn to weave with one of nature’s amazing, strong yet flexible materials: cattails. Native peoples in the Americas and around the world have used this versatile plant for everything from mats, baskets, and cordage to house insulation and food from its roots, shoots, and pollen. In this class, we will make a strong and useful […]
Cost: $55-70
Story Makers with Common Tone (ages 1-5 years)
This fall, we are teaming up with Common Tone to bring Story Makers to the Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences. Designed for children aged 1-5 and their caregivers, each session will include a family craft and music event that explores a story through songs, art, movement, and play. Children will create and take home a craft inspired […]
Cost: $0-120
October Archaeology Club: The Northampton Iron Furnace
You can’t get blood from a stone, but you can get money from it—the Northampton Iron Furnace. Bill will talk about the Northampton Iron Furnace, the 10th iron furnace erected in Maryland. The furnace was built by the Ridgely family, owners of what is now the Hampton National Historic Site. The furnace contributed to early America’s […]
Cost: $0-0
Texas Quarry History and Operations Tour
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 supplied marble used to build the walkway to the Capitol in Annapolis and the […]
Cost: $3-10