Otter spotted!

Apr 1, 2024 | Announcements

Spotted at the Conservancy: Early on a snow-dusted March morning, John Metz spotted and photographed this sleek beauty munching fish in the Davis Branch pond. We’ve had reports of river otter sightings, but never had photos before! Photo by John...

Seasonal Changes – What do animals eat?

Jan 25, 2024

Mar 23 / 10 a.m. / $ As nature transitions from winter to spring, there is much to learn about an animal’s habits based on the seasonal changes in their diet. Why do foxes hang around homes and buildings during the colder months? What do herbivories eat in the...

Wild Walk with your Valentine, Galentine or Palentine

Jan 22, 2024

Bring your Valentine, Galentine or Palentine to a wild walk on Saturday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m. for quality time together in nature. Enjoy an expert-guided walk through our grounds and see what you can discover! Registration required.  $10 per person Register...

World of Discovery: Animal and Plant Communication

Nov 22, 2023

Jan 18 / 7 p.m. / $ This popular program is sold out.  NOTE TO REGISTERED PARTICPANTS: The program location has changed. Nancy Lawson “Wildscapes” book talk will now be held at Owen Brown Interfaith Center (7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045). Our...

Mural Reveal: Meet the artist

Nov 2, 2023

Join us for the big reveal of our new art installation! The Conservancy commissioned a mural for the back wall of the farmstead’s carriage house that depicts “Land Over Time,” the natural and cultural history of the land that became Mt. Pleasant....