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, Brazil, and Columbia. These include Fittonia (Nerve Plants), Syngonium, Peperomia, Pilea, Philodendron and Pothos varieites. Click here for more information and to register.
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 anatomy of the various brake systems, while the second portion will provide hands-on instruction and practice covering how to adjust your brakes, as well as…
Bike Breakfast is a space for people who like to bike to get together for an informal coffee and snack once a month. Drop in for some coffee and light snacks and talk biking in Baltimore with us! Click here for more information and to register.
Sail the Chesapeake Bay with us as we trawl for plankton and marine life on the Sigsbee, an authentic Chesapeake Bay skipjack, the traditional oyster boat of Maryland. Test the water quality of the Patapsco River; peer in a microscope at tiny plankton you just caught; marvel at the fish, crabs, and jellyfish hauled up in…
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. Join us for an all ages hike through the forest to discover the magic of a forest on these summer nights. Click here for more…
A genre-bending exploration of that most elemental force—water—through Indigenous storytelling, personal memory, and the work of influential artists and writers. For many years, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson took solace in skiing—in all kinds of weather, on all kinds of snow across all kinds of terrain, often following the trail beside a beloved creek near her home.…
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. A short hike through the forest will be led by a naturalist, where families will have the opportunity to explore the trails together in a…
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 mode and into being mode. Learn simple, but profound ways to make space for yourself to breathe and savor the natural world. Click here for…
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 that lichens grow. Then we will go on a short walk to find some of the common lichens of Maryland and demonstrate how to collect,…
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 Baltimore? Have you ever noticed you hear more frogs on rainy nights? Do you want to learn some cool terms to impress your friends? Come…
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 here for more information and to register.
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 now home to over 250 bird species. We will dip our paddles in the shallow waters that muskrats and beavers call home, navigating through the…
No tickets needed. Bring up to 3 plants from home to get repotted by one of our plant care experts. No fee, we just charge for soil. Bring pots from home or select from one of ours! Click here for more information and to register.
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 hike, so you can get to know our forest from an insider's perspective. Click here for more information and to register.
Make Captain Trash Wheel proud and help clean up the shoreline at Masonville Cove! Student service learning hours opportunity. Registration required. Click here for more information and the register.