Beginner Vegetable Gardening

Virtual MD, United States

Join us in the garden with Master Gardener Kent Phillips to learn the basics of starting a vegetable garden! Learn tips and tricks for a successful garden and fresh, local food!  Simply visit our Facebook page at 11am to join us!

BROOD X and BREWS: Return of the Periodic Cicadas: Fear, Fascination and Fun in 2021

Virtual MD, United States

BYOB and gather around on Zoom as Dr. Mike Raupp “tells you everything” about the trillions of noisy cicadas that will emerge later this Spring!  Known for their 13 and 17-year life cycles and massive synchronous emergences periodical cicadas are unique in the insect world. We will explore the natural history, ecology, and behavior of […]

Frog Calls!

Virtual MD, United States

It's SPRING!  The birds have been singing and so have the frogs.  Join Volunteer Naturalist Woody Merkle to learn how to identify some of the common frogs found in our area by listening to their distinct calls! Simply visit our Facebook page at 11am to join us!

A guide to restoring the little things that run the world with Doug Tallamy

Virtual MD, United States

A recent UN report predicts that as many as 1 million species will disappear from planet earth because of human activities. Many of these are insects and nearly all species at risk rely on insects.  Insects have already declined 45% since 1974. The most alarming part of this statistic is that we don’t seem to care, […]

Nature play: engage your little naturalists at home

Virtual MD, United States

Join our Nature Preschool Director, Jess Caylor, as she introduces “emergent learning through nature play!” We will discuss specific materials that can be packed into a “discovery backpack” along with ways of inspiring children to utilize these tools outside. Learn how emergent, child-led nature play successfully meets the developmental domains for young children. Inspire discovery […]

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.