CANCELLED: Hike to the Patapsco River

Belmont 6553 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge, MD, United States

Please note this program is cancelled.  Join us for a long, scenic hike from our nature center at Belmont to the Patapsco River.  At the River, learn about the Wanderlusters in Patapsco State Park and their connection to the women's suffrage movement. The hike returns to the nature center through the beautiful forest. This moderate […]

Building Woodland Fairy Houses

Belmont 6553 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge, MD, United States

In the spirit of “Build It and They Will Come,” bring your children and join other families to build beautiful dwellings for the fairies in the woodland and stream edges at Belmont with Conservancy naturalists.  We will have bark, twigs, cones and nuts as “natural construction materials.”  Before you come, feel free to grab a basket and take […]

Belmont Hike – Sold out, waitlist available.

Belmont 6553 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge, MD, United States

April 2nd 2022, 10:30am-12pm Enjoy a guided hike around the grounds of Belmont Manor and Historic Park presented by the Howard County Conservancy and led by members of the Maryland Mountain Club. 6553 Belmont Woods Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075 Details and Info: Hike leaders will meet participants in front of the Carriage House (map) promptly […]

A Playdate with Nature – Sold out, waitlist available.

Belmont 6553 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge, MD, United States

Saturday May 14th, 2022, 10am-11:30am 6553 Belmont Woods Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075 Join the Howard County Conservancy's Nature Preschool for a morning of outdoor adventures and open-ended learning. Children and their families are invited for a hike followed by intentional activities in the forest! Learn tips and tricks to get your young naturalist engaged with the […]

Woodland Fairy House Building

Belmont 6553 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge, MD, United States

July 23rd 2022, 9am-11am 6553 Belmont Woods Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075 Join the Howard County Conservancy to build Woodland Fairy Houses from natural materials. Bark, twigs, pinecones and other 'natural construction materials' will be provided. Best suited for children ages 5-10 (accompanied by an adult). Details and Info: Program will take place at the Carriage […]

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.