It’s not a problem to work up a thirst on this birding hike. Let’s check out the property of Waredaca Brewing Company, looking for great blue herons, green herons, and various species of hawks, warblers, vireos, and flycatchers. And as a bonus, our hike ends in the taproom, sharing lunch with new birding friends. The…
There are so many useful plants in our forests and lawns right here in Baltimore City. Our staff will lead you on a hike from the Nature Center through Gwynns Falls Leakin Park to learn about the resources that are all around us. Click here for more information and to register.
Baltimore's Annual Sustainability Open House featuring interactive sustainability displays, free giveaways, free food, and much more! Join us this summer for an exciting afternoon at the Carroll Park Recreation Center as we celebrate the incredible sustainability efforts taking place across Baltimore. This event will be guided by the framework of Baltimore's Sustainability Plan with a…
Join us in becoming a water scientist for a day! Learn what it takes to be a water scientist and help with climate change impact data collection! Registration required. Click here for more information and to register.
Growers start here! If you’re a budding gardener who already has a space to grow in but isn’t sure how to plan for a successful growing season, this class is for you. We’ll cover a year in the life of a vegetable garden: from planning a garden calendar and starting seeds, to planting, harvesting, pest…
Paleoclimatologists refer to the Last Interglacial, about 125,000 years ago, as “the last time it was warm.” It represents the most recent interval (before the last ice age) in which global climate was similar to or even warmer than today, with sea levels several meters higher. The precise impact of this past warmth on the…
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…
From polluted air to species extinctions, it’s well known: we are being deeply affected worldwide by environmental changes and crises which are heavily influenced by human activity. Yet overwhelming evidence is somehow failing to spur implementation of the policy and values transformations we need to safeguard health. In an upcoming webinar, Dr. Jennifer Cole (Co-Director…
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…
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.
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…