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Join Catoctin Land Trust, Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership, and our project partners on November 14 from 1- 3 pm at a private farm in Emmitsburg for a community meeting about the Monocacy Grassland Birds Initiative! This initiative is funded through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) Grants Program,…
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The Baltimore Bird Club returns to Serenity Ridge for its last guided bird walk of the year. 🦆 Spots are limited, so registration is required. Meet at GPS pin 39.328830, -76.788751. Please join Serenity Ridge and Baltimore Bird Club for a partnered habitat hike and birding walk through the trails of Serenity Ridge. Serenity Ridge…
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About Firefly Explorers Nature School Firefly Explorers is a nature enrichment program on a mission to preserve the magic of childhood outdoors. We offer fully outdoor classes for children ages 0–8 in Suffolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach. Our classes connect young learners to the natural world through exploration, seasonal rhythms, hands-on learning, and joyful time together…
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For over 50 years, the James River Park System has inspired adventure, creativity, and a lasting connection to nature. This fall, the Friends of the James River Park invite you to celebrate the Park you love and to experience it anew. Join us for Rooted & Wild, a vibrant community gathering to care for Richmond’s…
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For over 50 years, the James River Park System has inspired adventure, creativity, and a lasting connection to nature. This fall, the Friends of the James River Park invite you to celebrate the Park you love and to experience it anew. Join us for Rooted & Wild, a vibrant community gathering to care for Richmond’s…
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Special Friday event for Richmond Tree Week! Do you like green schoolyard spaces? Do you like trees? Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay at the Reforestation Area at Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School. This demonstration of forest succession has provided an urban oasis for plant life, animal life, and the human community. Learn how this…
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Explore Woodend with your family this fall! Expert naturalists will lead participants on a leisurely stroll through the habitats of our 40-acre nature sanctuary. Witness the trees change color, meadows turn to seed, birds migrate south, and animals prepare for winter at Woodend. Limited to 10 families. Only register one adult when signing up. Returning…
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Join enthusiastic birders for beginner birdwatching at Woodend Nature Sanctuary. No experience is needed, just curiosity! Binoculars are provided. Learn how to identify common birds around the DC area this fall. This walk will be just over half a mile long and entirely on durable trails.
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Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a mindfulness practice that invites participants to slow down and use all of their senses to take in and connect with the natural world. This practice was developed in Japan in the 1980s as a response to burnout and stress in urban areas. Join certified Forest Bathing guide this fall,…
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Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership (MBCP) is seeking new members to join our Board of Directors! Through programs like Bird City Maryland and the Farmland Raptor Program, MBCP works to protect birds, restore habitats, and engage communities in conservation efforts across the state. We are looking for passionate, engaged individuals who can bring their skills, experience,…