Spotted at the Conservancy: Beaver Dam
Did you know that beaver dams can be huge? The world’s largest recorded stretches for over .5 miles. in the wilderness of northern Alberta. Have you seen the beaver dam at the Conservancy? Although ours may not be that long, we still think it is pretty...
Celebrate Earth Day at the Conservancy!
Join us for our annual day of service! Service projects include tree plantings, invasive plant removal, and garden cleanup! Also make sure to visit the Youth Climate Institute Energy Team’s table to swap out your old incandescent lightbulbs for free...
Belmont Hike – Sold out, waitlist available.
April 2nd 2022, 10:30am-12pm Enjoy a guided hike around the grounds of Belmont Manor and Historic Park presented by the Howard County Conservancy and led by members of the Maryland Mountain Club. 6553 Belmont Woods Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075 Details and Info: Hike leaders...
Farm History Day
March 26, 9am Enjoy forging demonstrations in Mt. Pleasant’s historic Blacksmith Shop, tours of the 1800s Farmhouse, and presentations from local groups on animal husbandry and other historical practices relating to life and the land. FREE / advance registration...
Climate Change Institute Summit (Highschool Students Only)
March 19th, 2022 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon (rain or shine) The Climate Change Summit will be a fun-filled morning to learn more about issues facing our Earth today, hear from a variety of speakers, and meet other kids passionate about the environment. The Climate...
Welcoming Belle! – Sold Out, Waitlist Available
March 21, 10:30am / FREE Unfortunately, this popular program is already full. If you would like to be notified if a spot becomes available, please join the waitlist below. Join us to welcome our screech owl, Belle, to her new home at Mt. Pleasant! Learn all about the...
March Bird Walk – Sold Out, Waitlist Available
Saturday March 12, 2022, 9:00am-11:00am Unfortunately, this popular program is already full. If you want to be notified if a spot becomes available, please join the waitlist below. Join expert birder Mike Kerwin and volunteer naturalist Woody Merkle on a walk around...
The Past, Present, and Future of the Patapsco – Sold Out, Waitlist Available
February 26th, 10:00 AM Unfortunately this popular program is already full. If you would like to be notified if a spot becomes available, please join our waitlist (below). Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway at the Howard County Conservancy’s Mt. Pleasant Farmstead...