Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
How many pine tree species do you think grow wild in Maryland? According to the Maryland Biodiversity Program, the answer is 11. (Four are non-native.) These evergreen conifers may be one of the first trees one learns to identify as a child, but can you differentiate between a loblolly and a pitch pine? In this workshop taught by […]
Cost: $50-75
An in-house collection of insects is an invaluable teaching resource. Collections may be the first encounter a student has with an insect. With captive insects, students are able to study morphology and taxonomy in detail and to learn about biodiversity, ecology, biology and more. In this course designed for classroom teachers, the major arthropod classes, […]
Cost: $0
WINTER IS COMING! The lack of leaves during the winter can make identifying trees and shrubs difficult. In this class, you’ll learn how to examine twigs, bark, and other characteristics to help you identify trees during their dormant period. The course will include a combination of in-class lectures, instructor-led keying, and field identification at local […]
Cost: $550-625
Water covers 2/3 of planet Earth, is essential for every living thing, and can be used to teach all subjects. If you aren’t integrating water into your curriculum, water you waiting for? The Aquatic WILD program, a subset of Project WILD, is for formal and non-formal educators (PreK-12th Grade) interested in teaching young people about aquatic […]
Cost: $10-15
Many people know how to identify trees by their leaves, but what about when those leaves have fallen or are out of reach? Through our learning process you will deepen your ability to notice details and you perception of trees. You will learn about a system for noticing the beautiful variety of bark characteristics and […]
Cost: $50-65
Many people know how to identify trees by their leaves, but what about when those leaves have fallen or are out of reach? Through our learning process you will deepen your ability to notice details and you perception of trees. You will learn about a system for noticing the beautiful variety of bark characteristics and […]
Cost: $50-65
“I don’t want to live in a world where I could say to my daughter, ‘There used to be turtles that swam in the ocean.’” — Angela Kinsey
Cost: $7-15
It may be safe to safe that art and nature have a symbiotic relationship – feeding of and from each other. NHSM explores and celebrates this relationship in a series of Art and Nature Workshops.
Cost: $55-70