Spending more time outside these days? Start a nature journal as a family or just for you. Nature journaling allows for meditative reflection, whether you stop somewhere on a trail, pick a spot in your backyard, or look outside your window. A nature journal is a space for you [...]
As Vincent Willem Van Gogh said, “...and then, I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?” Explore nature through poetry. Feeling inspired to write a few words of your own? Share it with us at [email protected]! Weekly Poems Green Mistletoe! Oh, [...]
Tell us what nature art programs you like? Like this art video? Interested in seeing more videos or programs about art in nature? Take a brief survey and tell our education team what types of art programs you prefer? Spending more time outside these days? [...]
We're happy to help you answer your questions or to set up a field trip with the Baltimore Woods education team. Here's how it works: Fill out the form to the left to submit a question to our school programs manager, Katie Robideau. Be sure to include your name, your school [...]
Here at Baltimore Woods Nature Center we take care of several different animals. Most of them were donated to us when they either could not be released back into the wild due to environmental regulations or could no longer be cared for by their original owners. We give them the care they need and [...]
Tune in for an Earth Week Celebration with us! This Wednesday, April 22, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and we invite you to join us for a full week of celebration! Starting Monday, April 20th, follow us on social media to share in these fun activities and be reminded what an important role [...]
As our team of naturalists and educators works to deliver our programming and share the wonders of nature virtually, we want to hear from you! Are you teaching natural science at home for the first time? What do you need? What topics and ideas do you have for virtual programs we can create for you? [...]
Stories the Land Tells Us by Fran Lawlor, Land Manager A walk through the woods can reveal more than we realize. The heart of Baltimore Woods may beat in the Hemlock-Hardwood Forest ecological community of the Baltimore Brook Basin. To take the pulse, hike the Valley Trail below the Faust Woodland Garden and linger on [...]
Nature in the City News! by Alexandra Grove, Environmental Educator The new year brings with it exciting opportunities for educators and students to explore the natural world around them. Educators get to see students light up when they walk in the room with something amazing to share, like watershed models, peregrine falcon mounts, and snow [...]
Nature Notes: The Superlative Chickadee by Thomas Meier, Camp Director Edwin Way Teale, famous naturalist of the last century, says that “winter is a time of superlative life.” On the harshest of winter days in Central New York it can be difficult to agree. To find the truth in his statement, look no further than [...]
