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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…