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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Wild Walks: Tree-mendous Trek
August 11 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am at Mt PleasantHike the woodlands of Mt. Pleasant farmstead viewing and identifying numerous plant and tree species with a naturalist. Along the way your guide will point out animal habitats and (hopefully) their residents. Visit the newly renovated Hodge Podge Lodge of PBS fame, our beehives, “Champion” White...
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Wild Walks: Tree-mendous Trek
August 11 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 amHike the woodlands of Mt. Pleasant farmstead viewing and identifying numerous plant and tree species with a naturalist. Along the way your guide will point out animal habitats and (hopefully) their residents. Visit the newly renovated Hodge Podge Lodge of PBS fame, our beehives, “Champion” White...
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We are Your Connection to Fall Learning!
Let us help keep your children learning and everyone having fun with our Signature Environmental Experiences offered this Fall. We have developed a series of educational programs to support student learning with Schools Out and Student Field Experiences aligned with...
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Donate
- Donate cash or a vehicle
- Volunteer
- Remember a special event or loved one in our Honors Garden
- Learn about planned giving
- Place a conservation easement on your land
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.