Nov 16 / 7 p.m. / $ Discover engaging stories of the past and how our ancestors might have dealt with the moral issues of their time. Join Ned Tillman, author of the new book Good Endeavour and former president of the Howard County Conservancy board, to learn about documenting the past for future generations. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bring your Valentine, Galentine or Palentine to a wild walk on Saturday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m. for quality time together in nature. Enjoy an expert-guided walk through our grounds and see what you can discover! Registration required. $10 per person Register Now!
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.