Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
What do thousands of horseshoe crabs do when the evening tide is high and the spring moon is new or full? A spawning so huge that people travel to view it from around the world. The scene begins with male horseshoe crabs waiting along the water’s edge. As a female moves with the tide onto […]
Cost: $0-5
Let’s combine an afternoon of birding for migratory shorebirds with a late-night beach walk at high tide, where we’ll experience a horseshoe crab spawning so huge that people travel from around the world to view it. The scene begins with male horseshoe crabs waiting along the water’s edge. As a female moves with the tide […]
Cost: $15-45
Let’s combine an afternoon of birding for migratory shorebirds with a late-night beach walk at high tide, where we’ll experience a horseshoe crab spawning so huge that people travel from around the world to view it. The scene begins with male horseshoe crabs waiting along the water’s edge. As a female moves with the tide […]
Cost: $15-45
At this month’s meeting of the NHSM Lep Club, we’ll welcome Amanda Wray, founding member of Wild Ones Baltimore, for a discussion of the benefits of adding native plants to your yard and garden. Contact the club coordinator (mfalk@marylandnature.org) with any questions or comments. If you love butterflies and moths, consider joining the NHSM Lep […]
Cost: $0-5
Students will learn the slow, meditative art of hand embroidery while creating a beautiful image of the Io moth (Automeris io), a species native to Maryland. The provided pattern is designed to introduce students to several stitches that produce different lines and textures, such as basic stitch, backstitch, satin stitch, French knots, and more. The […]
Cost: $55-75
Join us on the Susquehanna River for an explorative paddle! With the help of expert guides, we will be looking for map turtles that inhabit the river. You will also have a chance to meet hatchlings and some adult turtles up close, getting a good look at these amazing reptiles. Feel free to bring your […]
Cost: $40-80
The NHSM Fossil Club is pleased to host Stephen Godfrey, curator of paleontology at the Calvert Marine Museum. Join us in person at 6908 Belair Rd. Please email the club coordinator (mfalk@marylandnature.org) with any questions. NHSM’s Fossil Club is a group of novice and more experienced collectors who meet to share knowledge and discuss fossil […]
Cost: $0-5
Hybridization occurs when two different species interbreed and produce offspring. While we often think of hybridization in animals as something that’s rare, or something that is a reproductive dead end, it is actually fairly common, especially in birds, and it is an important tool to help us understand how and why species evolved in the […]
Cost: $0-5
A large iron ring hangs from a wall, set in place many decades ago. And right below, there’s a big stone step. Look closely to see a peephole near the top. Who was spying? Join geologist Kathleen Marasco to find the answer on this walk near the Inner Harbor. We will share the stories of […]
Cost: $15-20
Join master forager Nick Spero to learn about the varied wild edibles available in June. Focusing on the Cromwell Valley area, we will sample plants such as spicebush and learn how to prepare native milkweed and American Pokeberry for safe eating. Come along to see how many other tasty and nutritious wild plants can be […]
Cost: $35-48