Join like-minded people who share your scientific curiosity. NHSM currently sponsors 4 clubs: Archaeology, Fossils, Herpetology (reptiles and amphibians), and Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). Participants of all ages and knowledge levels are welcome. Club meetings are a great way to socialize while observing specimens and digging deeper into an aspect of natural history. Meetings usually include special presentations by notable researchers.
Meeting Schedule:
- Fossil Club meets the first Wednesday of each month
- Herp Club meets the second Wednesday of each month
- Archaeology Club meets the third Wednesday of each month
- Lep Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month
Membership:
Come check out a club meeting! You don’t need to be a member to attend a meeting, but joining gives you access to additional benefits. To join a club, you must first be a member of NHSM. Annual club membership is $5 for individuals and $10 for families.
If you are not yet a member of NHSM, click here to join. When you join as a new member, you can add the club membership(s) of your choice to your registration. Current NHSM members who wish to join one or more clubs should email the Club Coordinator at mfalk@marylandnature.org.
Club Data:
Archaeology Club
The arch club was founded in 2019 to promote the value of archaeology in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and surrounding areas. The goal of the club is to educate citizens and residents in the ethics and methods of archaeology and to document, discover, and promote local history. The Arch Club is inclusive to all persons who have an interest in archaeology.
Fossil Club
The fossil club is a group of novice and more experienced collectors who meet to share knowledge and discuss fossil identification, fossil locations, and other fossil-related topics. Monthly meetings feature guest speakers both from within the club and from outside organizations. We also strive to schedule frequent collecting trips to various locations.
Herpetology Club
The herp club promotes the proper husbandry, conservation, study, and appreciation of reptiles and amphibians. Amateurs, professionals, and kids of all ages are welcome. Monthly meetings allow networking with top experts, while members-only field trips to local sites allow us to find and photograph native reptiles and amphibians.
Lepidoptery Club
The lep club is for people interested in both rearing and learning more about moths and butterflies. Novices and experts exchange knowledge and provide mutual support concerning identification, habitat, threats, food sources, and life cycles. Club meetings can include both formal presentations and open discussion on personal experiences. Meetings typically also include time to distribute host plants, caterpillars, and eggs.
Club Merch:
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