Exploring & Preserving Maryland's Natural Treasures
Over 100 marine species living in US waters are listed as Endangered or Threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Well-known and beloved species like humpback whales and green sea turtles occupy spots on this list, as well as species that are not as familiar. In this talk, marine conservation biologist Dr. David Shiffman will go […]
Cost: $5-15
Fossil Club members are invited once again to participate in this ever-popular NHSM event! Among the most important fossil research sites in the Mid-Atlantic region, Stratford Cliffs were formed when land replaced an ancient sea. Fossils found here are from the Miocene Epoch, approximately 17 to 10 million years ago, and indicate an ancient sea […]
Cost: $30
Extended Length Field Expeditions Open to the Public Weekend Long
Unique ecosystems lie untouched in the hills and valleys of the Allegheny Mountains of western Maryland. Spend the weekend exploring these pockets of rare plants, birds, and insects with naturalist Jim Brighton, co-founder of the Maryland Biodiversity Project, a conservation and education community specializing in birds and plants of the Mid-Atlantic region. We’ll explore seven […]
Cost: $80-95
The oceans cover more than 70 percent of our planet and are its dominant feature. Studying the ocean is studying the earth. In this full day course, all aspects of the Oceanography merit badge will be covered except #8 (see below). NEW LOCATION: The hands-on class will be held at the Institute of Marine and […]
Cost: $20-25
Recent discoveries at a site in Reisterstown suggest that Ice Age hunter-gatherers inhabited what is now Baltimore County, crafting tools from local stone, which they then carried with them throughout the region. This online presentation by Zachary Singer will provide an overview of the Paleoindian Period (13,000-10,000 years before present) in Maryland based on data […]
Cost: $0-5
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
Amphibians and reptiles—collectively known as herpetofauna—are increasingly important today as their populations are key indicators of the effects of climate change and habitat fragmentation on wildlife.
Cost: $20-25
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