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Pines of Maryland: Evolution, Habitat, Threats and ID

Courses Lectures & Workshops

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

Insect Collections For Classrooms – A Teacher Training

Sample of invertebrates collection
Photo by Joe McSharry

Courses Lectures & Workshops

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 Woody Plant ID Class – 3 Days

Courses Lectures & Workshops Open to the Public

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

Aquatic WILD – Professional Development for Educators

Courses Lectures & Workshops

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