Gallery in the Garden: Reflections of the Conservancy

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

Enjoy art, walking tours, music and refreshments in our gardens and surrounding grounds. Bid on our silent auction and meet some of our special animal ambassadors! Presented by AT&T. Ticket includes a single serve wine or beer and personally portioned contactless snacks. Attendance is limited to ensure physical distancing at this outdoor program. Can't attend or […]

Sauntering with Wildlife Photographer Frank Marsden

Virtual MD, United States

Wildlife photographer and naturalist Frank Marsden is a “wildlife whisperer” who has uncanny skill at getting close to wildlife. Every morning, usually at sunrise, he is out “sauntering” the meadows and woodlands and river edges in Harford County. Camera in hand, Frank captures images of animal life as they go about their natural behaviors, making […]

Snowy Owl: A Visual Natural History with Author and Photographer Paul Bannick

Virtual MD, United States

The Howard County Conservancy welcomes award-winning author and photographer Paul Bannick for a presentation on one of his new books, Snowy Owl: A Visual Natural History, virtually on Zoom. We invite you to join us as Paul shares a rare intimate look into the life history of one of North America's most charismatic birds, the […]

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

Animals in Search of Food: with photographer Frank Marsden

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

April 20 / 7pm / FREE Frank Marsden’s photographs of wildlife are startlingly intimate! Join us for an evening of discovering wildlife's non-stop foraging for daily food, as Marsden shares the stories behind his photographs. By knowing the traits, habits, and preferences of wild creatures, he puts himself in the right places, in the right seasons, […]

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.