Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
Like any urban area, Baltimore is filled with archaeological sites that reveal a side of the past not generally detailed in textbooks and traditional histories. Archaeologists are good at digging, literally and figuratively, into the daily lives of Baltimoreans, answering questions about diet, consumer choices, social and economic aspirations, gender roles, and working and living […]
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As a keystone species, oysters are foundational for all life in the Chesapeake Bay. However, oyster populations are a shadow of their former selves. But there is hope. Through a variety of initiatives, the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) is working to write a new chapter for oysters in the Bay. David Sikorski, Executive Director for […]
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Observational drawing is simply drawing what you see. In this class, you will learn all about Maryland’s state fossil, Ecphora gardnerae gardnerae, and create an observational drawing using provided materials, including your very own ecphora fossil. About the Instructor: Julia Capallo is an artist and educator based in Perry Hall, Maryland. She taught art in a […]
Cost: $30-45
The Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) is responsible for the management of the US federal shark fishery in the Atlantic Ocean, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. Federal management of the Atlantic shark fishery began in 1993, and the management measures established at that […]
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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
Can plants talk? If so, what are they saying? Who are they talking to? In the past three decades, researchers have found that plants use chemical odors (volatiles) to communicate with other plants, repel attacking herbivores, and attract insect predators and parasitoids. In this presentation, Dr. Russavage will discuss the secret language of plants and […]
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Agar Art is a perfect marriage of biology and art that everyone and anyone can get into. Living masterpieces are created by painting different microbes onto an agar agar filled petri dish. Unlike other media, the picture needs a few days to grow. The folks at Baltimore Underground Science Space will lead the workshop, bringing […]
Cost: $17-25
Natural history collections are invaluable resources, yet Maryland is one of a few states that still lack a state-wide natural history museum. Since 1929, members of the Natural History Society of Maryland (NHSM) have worked tirelessly to preserve Maryland’s natural treasures. Learn about the history of our organization and the important role it has played […]
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Volunteers have been and remain central to our success. Volunteers lead outings, teach classes, share nature with the public, help at community events, build/design exhibits and educational materials, greet visitors, work in the gift shop, help with social media, take pictures, and much more. We are grateful for our volunteers that generously donate their time to […]
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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