School board votes on nature education

School board votes on nature education

2/29 update: The Howard County Board of Education voted to send the County Executive a budget that would restore the Environmental Educator position. This would not have happened without the energy, advocacy and testimony of over 150 community members.  This is an...
Give to fund flood recovery and operations

Give to fund flood recovery and operations

During the bitter cold spell this week, all three floors of our environmental education center were flooded. Our loss is great, but we are grateful to our community and dedicated to our mission. In addition to floors and ceilings on all levels of the building, we lost...
Spotted at the Conservancy: Western Kingbird

Spotted at the Conservancy: Western Kingbird

Birding Alert: Allen Lewis, a member of the Howard County Bird Club, spotted a Western kingbird in our northwest field Sept. 20. This is the first verified record of the species in Howard County – state-wide alerts about the sighting were sent. A type of...
Thank you!

Thank you!

HUGE thanks to our donors and volunteers for making the 15th annual Wine in the Garden, Beer in the Barn the best one yet! A fun night celebrating the Conservancy’s environmental education and preservation programs and raising critical funds to help connect...
Conservancy’s Nature Preschool  Award

Conservancy’s Nature Preschool Award

Yesterday, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball awarded the Conservancy’s Nature Preschool a Rise to the Challenge Award for going “above and beyond” during the pandemic. In the midst of lockdowns and school closures, our preschool opened its doors on...
Wine in the Garden Beer in the Barn

Wine in the Garden Beer in the Barn

Join us for the 15th annual Wine in the Garden, Beer in the Barn to celebrate and support environmental and preservation! Stroll through the garden enjoying fine wine, craft beer and local non-alcoholic refreshments. Sample delicious food from local restaurants and...