Spotted at the Conservancy: Skunk cabbage and honey bee

Spotted at the Conservancy: Skunk cabbage and honey bee

Maryland’s skunk cabbage flowers pop out of the damp forest floor in winter, offering busy honey bees a little pollen snack to get them through cold early spring days. Bonnie Ott took this shot of the strange-looking blossoms that are one of the first spring...
Volunteer spotlight: Howard Quinn

Volunteer spotlight: Howard Quinn

f you happen into the Conservancy’s offices when Howard Quinn is working the front desk, you’ll likely have musical accompaniment to your nature education. A musician and retired Howard County special education teacher, Howard has been volunteering with...
Double your donation!

Double your donation!

Thirty years ago the Conservancy was a young organization focused on land conservation when Mt. Pleasant farm became our home base. Thanks to your support, we have grown tremendously since then, reaching over 40,000 people this year alone at our two nature centers,...
Giving Tuesday goal reached

Giving Tuesday goal reached

The Howard County Conservancy thanks all who contributed this #GivingTuesday to support and expand our Youth Climate Institute. We exceeded our fundraising goal, and those funds were matched by our generous sponsor, Howard Hughes. All donations will help high school...