Winter Challenge: Beat Cabin Fever!

Virtual MD, United States

Join the Howard County Conservancy for our Winter Challenge: Beat Cabin Fever!  We challenge you to spend time outdoors at a park or in your neighborhood while helping to raise $10,000  to keep the Conservancy’s 232 acres green and open to all for FREE! Participants will receive a limited edition winter hat and will be […]

SOLD OUT: Galentine’s Day Hike

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

Unfortunately this program is already sold out. We hope you can join us for another program soon.  Bring your mom, your sister, grandmother, neighbor or friend to celebrate Galentine's Day exploring the great outdoors! Your registration includes: A 30 minute slower paced or 60 minute moderately paced guided hike at the Conservancy's Mt. Pleasant farm, a […]

Postponed: Nature play: engage your little naturalists at home

Virtual MD, United States

Unfortunately, we need to postpone this event. Look for a new March date, coming soon!  Join our Nature Preschool Director, Jess Caylor, to learn about “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. Discover […]

Building Woodland Fairy Houses

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

In the spirit of “Build It and They Will Come,” bring your children and join other families to build beautiful dwellings for the fairies in the woodland and stream edges at Belmont with Conservancy naturalists.  We will have bark, twigs, cones and nuts as “natural construction materials.”  Before you come, feel free to grab a basket and take […]

Curious About Caterpillars

Virtual MD, United States

Have you ever seen a Monkey Slug? Or a caterpillar that looks like Spun Glass? There is a world to discover when you slow down and look carefully. Join Bonnie as she shares her passion for finding fascinating caterpillars. Simply visit our Facebook to join us! Photo courtesy of Bonnie Ott

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.