Sold out: Historic Farmhouse Tours

Nov 18 / 10 & 11 a.m. / FREE The Brown family farmhouse is a time capsule of architecture and family history. Join members of the Howard County Conservancy's History Committee for a tour of our 1800s farmhouse and learn about the history of Mt. Pleasant! Details and Info: Please meet your tour guide on […]

Mural Reveal: Meet the artist

Join us for the big reveal of our new art installation! The Conservancy commissioned a mural for the back wall of the farmstead's carriage house that depicts "Land Over Time," the natural and cultural history of the land that became Mt. Pleasant. Artist Cecelia Ford painted the animals and people that shaped this farmstead over […]

Natural Holiday Sale

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

Dec 2 / 10am - 3pm Starting at 10am, join the Howard County Conservancy for our annual Natural Holiday Sale! Browse beautiful gifts, inspired by nature, from local artisans. Kids will have the opportunity to make and take whimsical critter crafts from natural materials (free!). Live music and raffles round out this can’t-miss event that […]

6th Annual Sustainability Legislative Breakfast

Howard Community College 5000 Campus Drive, Columbia, MD, United States

The Howard County Environmental Sustainability Board will be hosting the 6th annual Sustainability Legislative Breakfast with support from Howard Community College, Howard County Conservancy, and Howard Hughes Corporation. The event provides an opportunity for Howard County citizens to learn about upcoming sustainability legislative initiatives and discuss them with elected officials from County Administration, County Council, […]

World of Discovery: Animal and Plant Communication

Owen Brown Interfaith Center 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD, United States

Jan 18 / 7 p.m. / $ This popular program is sold out.  NOTE TO REGISTERED PARTICPANTS: The program location has changed. Nancy Lawson "Wildscapes" book talk will now be held at Owen Brown Interfaith Center (7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045). Our outdoor surroundings are vibrant realms, places where many languages are spoken, sometimes […]

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.