Forest Bathing & Tea Ceremony

May 25 / 9a.m / $ Let the forest wash over you and bring your spirit back to center while enjoying a guided meditation inspired by the sounds, sights, and aromas of the natural world! Join Ruth Smith, FTS Certified Forest Therapy Guide at Naturally Forest as she leads participants through a series of delicate […]

Beauty and Adventure in the Central Appalachians with Mark Hendricks

Mt Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock, MD, United States

May 30 / 7 p.m. / $ Join photographer and environmentalist Mark Hendricks for an evening of stories and stunning photography featuring his newest book The Central Appalachians: Mountains of the Chesapeake. The oldest mountain range in the U.S., the Appalachians of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia are ancient, majestic, wild, and rich in […]

Black Birders Week Bird Walk

Mt Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock, MD, United States

Jun 1 / 8a.m. / FREE Join Howard County Bird Club and Howard County Conservancy during Black Birders Week! Enjoy a morning bird walk for both seasoned bird watchers and first-timers to hike our trails and learn from each other. Easy walking trails through the fields of Mt Pleasant Farm provide great opportunities for spotting […]

Morning Of Mindfulness: Outdoor Yoga & Forest Bathing

Mt Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock, MD, United States

Jun 8 / 9 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. / $ Strengthen the connection between your mind, body, and soul while taking in the sights and sounds of the natural world. Yoga Love’s Jenny Park will be leading an outdoor (weather-permitting) yoga class from 9-10am. Then FTS Certified Forest Therapy Guide at Naturally Forest, Ruth Smith, […]

Pollinator Fest

Mt Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock, MD, United States

June 30 / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / FREE Join us to celebrate and meet your favorite pollinators! Learn about bees, butterflies, moths, birds and more at informative stations. Enjoy fun, hands-on pollinator-themed activities and games, seed giveaways, a book swap and more! FREE // Registration will open in April 2024 Photo by Manny Rodriguez

Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the event. If a program is canceled by the Conservancy, participants will be notified and offered a refund. All other program fees are non-refundable and support educational programs at the Conservancy. Organized groups may not be able to be accommodated at our free programs. Please contact the Conservancy about scheduling a separate program for your group.