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Have you seen a cool science fact while doom scrolling and wish you knew more? Join our introduction to ecology session! Ever wondered why you rarely see Baltimore Orioles in…

Discover the secrets of black gold by learning how to create and optimize a compost pile. This class will give an overview of city solid waste practices, explain the biological…

Kokedama, aka "moss balls" are a Japanese style of planting, using moss and specialized soil wrapped around the roots of a plant. These can be hung or set on a…

Whether you are a child, an adult, or somewhere in between, we can all find wonder in streams and rivers. Wander through the stream with us, searching for creatures and…

In this class, students will make cyanotype prints of botanical compositions from natural materials. A cyanotype is a primitive photographic process that produces deep blue images after being exposed with…

Join us for a fun evening of terrarium building in mixed glassware. We will be inspired by the Amazon Rainforest and other South American rainforests, using plants native to Bolivia,…

Learn how to diagnose and fix common mechanical bicycle brake ailments from our friends at Baltimore Bicycle Works (BBW). The first third of this class covers bicycle brake theory and…

In Summer 2025 the Carrie Murray Nature Center is excited to host a Friday Night Hike series once a month to explore our beloved Gwynn Falls Leakin Park after hours.…

Meet at the park to explore our trails with a naturalist! Each month, we've set aside a date for families to connect and explore nature in Gwynn Falls Leakin Park.…

Led by guides from Nature Worx, we will explore the beautiful grounds at Masonville Cove, slowly walking and pausing frequently, using all of our senses to drop out of doing…

This introduction to the biology, ecology and diversity of lichens will begin in the classroom with an introduction to lichens and a discussion of some of the ways and places…

Paddle where the Ospreys hatch and the Eaglets learn to fly! Containing one third of Maryland’s tidal wetlands, Blackwater Wildlife Refuge was established as a migratory bird refuge and is…

Our team at Carrie Murray Nature Center has spent years exploring Gwynn Falls Leakin Park throughout the seasons. We want to bring our favorite spots to you on this special…

Amphibian populations worldwide are actively declining due to a wide variety of negative factors, including habitat loss, invasive species encroachment, pollution of our waterways, and emerging infectious diseases (EID). While…

Once upon a time, three islands floated in the Chesapeake Bay to the east of Baltimore. While looking like tiny scraps of land to most people, others saw potential. Thirty…