Wildlife Gardening: Scales and Tales
This two-part workshop opens with the art activity, Wishes for Fishes, by local eco-artist Bridget Parlato, as she creates a living tale of life in the harbor from stories YOU…
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Go with the Flow – Explore Life in a Stream at Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park (July)
Discover the underwater world of macroinvertebrates. See them up close. Learning how they help indicate stream health, and what roles they play in stream ecology. NHSM volunteers will show participants…
Cylburn Ecology: 101
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…
Intro to Composting
Station North Tool Library 417 E Oliver St, Baltimore, MD, United StatesDiscover 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…
Flowering Kokedama Workshop
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…
Druid Hill Park Mobile Bike Shop
The Mobile Bike Shop provides approachable, free access to bike repair services, as well as enrollment in the low income access plans for Spin and Lime for eligible residents. Click…
Discover Patterson Park: An Evening Stroll with History and Nature
Have you taken a stroll through the best backyard in Baltimore? That would be Patterson Park, frequently cited as one of the best outdoor experiences in the city. Join us…
Plants in Wetlands: An Overview of Their Fundamental and Applied Ecology
VirtualWetland plant species differ from those of non-wetlands in being uniquely stress-tolerant to periods of saturated anaerobic soil, inundation, and in tidal areas, salinity. Communities of wetland plants also differ…
Migratory Bird Center Tour at the National Zoo – AM Session
The Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center is the only scientific institution dedicated solely to studying migratory birds. The center is located at the Bird House at the National Zoo, reopened after…
Migratory Bird Center Tour at the National Zoo – PM Session
The Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center is the only scientific institution dedicated solely to studying migratory birds. The center is located at the Bird House at the National Zoo, reopened after…
Stream Explorers with Baltimore City Rec & Parks
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…
Botanical Cyanotype Printing
Station North Tool Library 417 E Oliver St, Baltimore, MD, United StatesIn 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…
Along the Susquehanna River
Join us for a full-day adventure that combines local history with stunning river scenery on this tour along the Susquehanna River. We’ll start our morning with a sneak peek tour…
Rainforest Terrarium Workshop
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,…
Advanced Bike Repair: Brakes
Station North Tool Library 417 E Oliver St, Baltimore, MD, United StatesLearn 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…