Opening update: Our offices open and summer nature camp begins June 22. To provide physical distancing for our campers, our nature center and restrooms will remain closed to the public until approx. Aug. 24. Our trails and grounds remain open dawn to dusk daily. A portable toilet with hand sanitizer will be provided in the parking area throughout the summer for visitors. Visitors are reminded to follow CDC distancing guidelines while at the Conservancy.
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Animal Spotlight: Terrapins
July 10 @ 11:00 am - 11:20 am at VirtualDiamondback Terrapins are the face of estuarine conservation efforts. Come get an up-close look at our animal ambassador terrapin, Torope, and learn how terrapins survive in the Chesapeake Bay. Terrapins once populated estuaries in great numbers. Learn what led to their decline, what the current thr...
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Animal Spotlight: Terrapins
July 10 @ 11:00 am - 11:20 am at VirtualDiamondback Terrapins are the face of estuarine conservation efforts. Come get an up-close look at our animal ambassador terrapin, Torope, and learn how terrapins survive in the Chesapeake Bay. Terrapins once populated estuaries in great numbers. Learn what led to their decline, what the current thr...
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WILD WALKS
Join a small group, naturalist led walk of our Mt. Pleasant farmstead and see what you can discover! Pick from the topics below, or let us know what you want to explore! Our Wild Walks program works on a donation system of a $10 minimum donation per person and...
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The Howard County Conservancy is a local nonprofit whose mission is to educate children and adults about the natural world, preserve the land and its legacy for future generations and model responsible stewardship of our environment.