Building Woodland Fairy Houses

Mt Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock, 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 Conservancy's woodlands and stream edges with Conservancy naturalists.  We will have bark, twigs, cones and nuts as “natural construction materials.”  Before you come, please grab a basket and take a […]

Free

Playdate with Nature

10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock, MD, United States

Aug 17 / 1 pm / $10 Join Nature Preschool Teacher, Alia Campbell, for an afternoon of outdoor exploration and nature-based learning. Children and their caregivers are invited for a short hike followed by intentional and open-ended activities in the forest. Learn tips and tricks to get your young naturalist engaged with the world around […]

Sold Out – Fall Equinox Twilight Hike and Campfire: S’Mores & More

Sept. 23 / 5:30 pm / $ Unfortunately this popular program is already sold out. Bring your family, listen to evening birdsong and walk along the stream to the woodland campfire ring. Gather around the crackling fire to hear legends about the equinox, sing old-time songs, roast marshmallows and enjoy s’mores with Holly and George […]

Sold Out: Halloween Eve Twilight Hike

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

Oct. 30 / 7 p.m. / FREE Unfortunately this popular program is already sold out. Please email programs@howardnature.org to be put on the waitlist.  Join arborist Lou Meyer and naturalist Woody Merkle on a night hike to discover what sorts of creatures might be lurking in the dark. Enjoy a spooky night out with your […]

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.