Nature Tots Preschool Series

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

This 6-week class invites young children to discover the wonders of nature as we journey through the changing seasons. We’ll read stories, make fun crafts, and sing songs. Make sure to dress for the weather! Open to ages 2-5 with a caregiver present. Please note we will meet from 10-11am on May 1, 8, 22, […]

SOLD OUT: Hike to Patapsco River

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

Unfortunately this popular program is already sold out. We hope you can join us for another upcoming program. Bring a water bottle, hearty snack and good hiking shoes and join us for a long, scenic hike with naturalist Steve Wachs. From the Carriage House at Belmont, we will lead you through the forest to the […]

Free

Guinness and Grasshoppers

Guinness Open Gate Brewery and Barrel House 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD, United States

Enjoy a summer night with friends at Guinness Open Gate Brewery and Barrel House. Guinness will be serving Guinness Blonde (brewed in Baltimore!) and Stout (brewed in Ireland) and all their special brews too.  And there's a fabulous program -- back by popular demand are entomologists Mike Raupp and Paula Shrewsbury to delight you with […]

Free

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 […]

Insect defense, all about ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive

Virtual MD, United States

Hide in plain sight. Wear dazzling colors to warn hungry predators to stay away or else. Flash large scary eyes to trick your enemy into believing you are something you are not. Sting, bite, pinch, or squirt nasty chemicals on your attackers. Come and learn some of the tricks insects use to stay alive with […]

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.