Tour of Hodgepodge Lodge

Jan 8, 2021

Join Emma Frank, an American Heritage Girl, to learn about the revitalization of  Hodgepodge Lodge. This former set of a popular 1970’s Public Television series is now a wonderful site for families to rest and explore while hiking the trails at the Howard County...

Nature Preschool – Coming 2021

Dec 2, 2020 | Announcements, News

The Conservancy is excited to announce plans for Howard County’s first nature preschool!  Nature abounds with opportunities for our earliest learners. We want to hear from you as we finalize our plans and prepare for a 2021 opening – please complete our quick...

Animal Spotlight: Terrapins

Jul 10, 2020

Diamondback Terrapins are the face of estuarine conservation efforts. Come get an up-close look at our animal ambassador terrapin, Torope, and learn how terrapins survive in the Chesapeake Bay. Terrapins once populated estuaries in great numbers. Learn what led to...

Build A Fairy House

Jun 20, 2020

Our annual Fairy House program returns virtually! Collect materials from your yard or natural play space, build your fairy house, then take a photo and submit it with your family’s last name to watershed@howardnature.org by June 17, 2020! Then join us for a fun,...

Storytime with Ms. Maya / FREE

Jun 12, 2020

Join the Conservancy on Facebook Live to hear the story of Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. Have you ever looked at all the plants, trees and flowers outside and wondered how they all got there? After hearing this story, you too can help make the world more beautiful...