5,000 students, 8 streams, 1 eel

5,000 students, 8 streams, 1 eel

In this year’s Watershed Report Card investigation, 5,000 county high school students waded in eight streams to count hundreds of macroinvertebrates and grade our waterways’ health. Conservancy staff and volunteers worked more than 400 hours to support...
Preserving our lands

Preserving our lands

In partnership with the Howard County Government, we are thrilled to launch a landmark effort to save environmentally sensitive property in Howard County. This preservation program, the first of its kind in Maryland, offers financial incentives to nonprofit property...
Nature Preschool Scholarships

Nature Preschool Scholarships

Scholarships are available for the 2021-2022 school year at our Nature Preschool in Elkridge! All children should be able to explore and learn from the natural world. Currently, scholarships cover 50-100% of costs for the school year, based on need. We hope to award...
Meet the Pollinators

Meet the Pollinators

Join Bee City at the Howard County Conservancy to meet some of our most remarkable Maryland pollinators! See different pollinator habitats and learn about bees, butterflies, moths and more! Robinson Nature Center, The Beekeepers Association of Howard County, the...
We Love Cicadas!

We Love Cicadas!

After a long, 17- year wait, the Brood X Cicadas are returning! Cicadas are one of nature’s miracles and this special event only happens in this part of the world. Make memories that will last until the next brood X arrives in 2038! Join in the fun with...