Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
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
Less than 10% of forest cover in the United States can be classified as old growth. These “elderly forests” are biodiversity hotspots because there are some niches only time can provide. Scientists are unsure if it is even possible for a secondary forest to return to a primary state, nor how long that would take. […]
Cost: $0-5
“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
The sun and moon rise every day or night. We take it for granted. But should we be complacent about our closest star and Earth’s only satellite planet? Let’s learn from Banneker Planetarium’s Director Dave Ludwikoski about the lunar eclipse and blood moon occurring in March and the solar superstorms predicted for 2025. Information will […]
Cost: $5-10
The art and science of field sketching and biological illustration combine beautifully in the craft of nature journaling. Join naturalist and nature journalist Peggy Eppig for a museum session in sketch techniques that capture scientific and interpretive data. Learn how to set up a phenology journal that tracks seasonal changes in the natural world. Explore […]
Cost: $30-50
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