Animal Spotlight: Terrapins

Virtual MD, United States

Diamondback Terrapins are the face of estuarine conservation efforts. Come get an up-close look at our animal ambassador terrapin, Torope, and learn how terrapins survive in the Chesapeake Bay. Terrapins once populated estuaries in great numbers. Learn what led to their decline, what the current threats are to this important aquatic species and what can […]

FULL: Beginning Birder Watch and Walk – Birds and Beverages

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

Mar 4 / 9:30 a.m. / FREE Sorry this popular program is full. Check out our other upcoming events! Bring your binoculars and hot chocolate. Join Woody Merkle, Terri Berkheimer, and Val Swan as we observe and identify the birds at the feeders, then go on a short bird walk. Participants will meet at the […]

FULL: Beginning Birder Watch and Walk – Birds and Beverages

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

Mar 9 / 9:30 a.m. / FREE Sorry this popular program is full. Check out our other upcoming events! Bring your binoculars and hot chocolate. Join Woody Merkle and Val Swan as we observe and identify the birds at the feeders, then go on a short bird walk. Participants will meet at the barn/parking lot. […]

Seasonal Changes – What do animals eat?

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

Mar 23 / 10 a.m. / $ As nature transitions from winter to spring, there is much to learn about an animal's habits based on the seasonal changes in their diet. Why do foxes hang around homes and buildings during the colder months? What do herbivories eat in the early spring when food is scarce? […]

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.