Book Discussion: Teaching the Trees

Book Discussion: Teaching the Trees

February 16, 2023  Join us on zoom for a book discussion of Teaching the Trees by Joan Maloof. Together we will delve into her collection of natural-history essays to explore the forests of the eastern United States. This discussion will be led by none other than the...
Building Woodland Fairy Houses

Building Woodland Fairy Houses

In the spirit of “Build It and They Will Come,” bring your children and join other families to build beautiful dwellings for the fairies in the woodland and stream edges at Belmont with Conservancy naturalists.  We will have bark, twigs, cones and nuts as “natural...
Wild Walk: We are the champions tree hike

Wild Walk: We are the champions tree hike

Join a small group, naturalist led walk of our Mt. Pleasant farmstead and see what you can discover! Topics vary on different dates and Wild Walks are fun for the whole family and can be adapted to engage all ages! $10 per person. 48 hr Advance registration is...
Spotted Lanternfly Update

Spotted Lanternfly Update

Spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect pest that is a recent introduction to our region.  Please join Maryland Department of Agriculture entomologist Aaron Shurtleff as he discusses what you need to know to help protect Maryland from this destructive bug. Simply...
Introduction to Forest Therapy

Introduction to Forest Therapy

Forest Therapy is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. Learn about how forest walks are transformational.  Simply visit the Conservancy’s Facebook page at 11:00am to join...