Pollinator Fest

Pollinator Fest

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!...
Spotted at the Conservancy: Juvenile red-shouldered hawk

Spotted at the Conservancy: Juvenile red-shouldered hawk

This awkward bundle of feathers will soon grow into a majestic red-shouldered hawk. Kurt Schwarz photographed this puffy teenager on Sept. 19 near the stone wall that runs from Montjoy Barn down to the stream. He believes this hawk is the offspring of the mated pair...
Naturalist training

Naturalist training

Like lichen? Dig dirt? Try nine-week Master Naturalist training, 1/9/24 to 3/5/24 (Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), with an in-depth look at local ecology and natural history. Apply starting Oct. 1. For more information, visit the University of Maryland...
Gratitude in the Garden

Gratitude in the Garden

Thank you to all who joined us for a lovely, balmy evening at Wine in the Garden/Beer in the Barn. The synergy of food, drink and fellowship, along with the contributions of time and treasure, combined to raise a bounty for our nature programs. The garden looked...