Join us for an evening of florals! We will teach you how to press fresh flowers and greenery. Then using flowers pressed in house, we will guide you through making your own floral design in a 5" x 7" vintage frame. All flowers are locally/regionally sourced and pressed by B.Willow. We are dedicated to sourcing…
Stephen Davies will discuss bridging the gap between conservation and hobbyist. Stephen Davies has always had a fascination with reptiles and amphibians. As an adult he immersed himself in herpetoculture while earning a B.S. and then a M.S. in Biology, with a concentration in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation. After graduating, he spent some time working…
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.
Ferns are among the oldest plants on Earth and first appeared in the fossil record over 360 million years ago, more than two and a half times earlier than flowering plants. With over 10,500 species worldwide, ferns are a significant component of our ecosystems. Yet to many of us, including plant lovers, these ancient, non-flowering…
Have you admired a tree while thinking that’s “a big one”? Meet the biggest trees of Montgomery County on a guided driving tour with Joli McCathran, champion tree coordinator with the Maryland Big Tree Program. Our stops include viewing the world record holder English elm, and the state champion shortleaf pine and paulownia trees. We…
Learn how you can grow native plants, even in urban spaces! Join us in building a container pollinator garden to promote pollinator conservation. Plants will be available for participants to take home. Registration is encouraged for this free event, walk ins are welcome. Click here for more information and to register.
If crack-of-dawn birding excursions aren’t your thing, maybe it’s time to give moth watching a try. Since moths come out when the sun goes down, moth watching, or mothing, is a great activity for night owls. Join moth expert Tim Hoen and our team of volunteer experts as we marvel at what moths, beetles, and…
How different are ferns from other plants? Ferns are ancient, having grabbed a foothold on Earth eons ago, and continue to thrive while others have disappeared. Native plant expert Judy Fulton will teach us about the traits that help ferns continue their success and how they vary with unusual forms and structures in this combination…
Sail the weekend away aboard a traditional oyster boat of Maryland, the Skipjack Sigsbee. We’ll cruise from the Inner Harbor to our campground at Sandy Point State Park with a full complement of hands-on activities, including setting the sail and steering the boat; trawling for plankton, fish, and crabs; water testing; oyster dissection; and bird…
Join us for a tour of a 1/3-acre property in Baltimore (21212) that has been converted from a previously overgrown backyard to a gorgeous oasis. Native plants have been emphasized throughout although some non-natives remain. A wet, poorly drained area has been converted into a beautiful small garden pond and wetland area with a variety…
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…
There’s a whole different world out there under the leaves, rocks and logs! Take a hike on the Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park trails with a naturalist to discover the reptile and amphibian world living just outside of Carrie Murray Nature Center. Learn about “herping” and how to safely enjoy and appreciate our ecothermic wild neighbors! Click…
Learn how to make 3 products to care for your bod: Body butter, Shower steamers, and Bubbling Bath truffles! All products are made with naturally derived- preservative free ingredients and utilize essential oils to give you an aromatherapy boost! You will leave class with enough products to share with your loved ones + extremely moisturized!…
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.
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 to register.