Hike to the Patapsco River

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

Apr 27 / 9 a.m. / FREE Join Howard County Conservancy Naturalists and members of the Mountain Club of Maryland on a 2.5-hour, approximately 4-mile round trip hike across meadows, tree lines and paths through the woods from the Howard County Conservancy to the Patapsco River. The trail involves some some hilly and rocky areas. Please […]

Nature-based preschool teacher training

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

May 11, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Preschool teachers looking to connect their students to nature have a new option from the Conservancy. Jess Caylor, our director of early environmental education, is newly certified by the Maryland State Department of Education to introduce traditional preschool teachers to nature-based learning. Through the use of natural materials […]

Morning Of Mindfulness: Outdoor Yoga & Forest Bathing

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

Jun 8 / 9 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. / $ Strengthen the connection between your mind, body, and soul while taking in the sights and sounds of the natural world. Yoga Love’s Jenny Park will be leading an outdoor (weather-permitting) yoga class from 9-10am. Then FTS Certified Forest Therapy Guide at Naturally Forest, Ruth Smith, […]

Pollinator Fest

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

June 30 / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / FREE Join us to celebrate and meet your favorite pollinators! Learn about bees, butterflies, moths, birds and more at informative stations. Enjoy fun, hands-on pollinator-themed activities and games, seed giveaways, a book swap and more! FREE // Registration will open in April 2024 Photo by Manny Rodriguez

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.