Winter is coming! And nature’s ultimate food preppers are getting ready. Let’s go for a hike to look for evidence of animals stocking up and preparing for winter and learn different food storage strategies from the experts! Register for Fall Harvest! More Details: At Baltimore Woods Nature Center, the health and safety of our staff [...]
November sunrises give us a splendid opportunity to admire the season’s smallest ever-changing masterpieces. Come out to The Woods for a sunrise walk where we will do just that, look for nature's smallest works of art in this chilly time of year. Register for Sunrise Frost Walk More details: Come prepared for the weather. The [...]
Trees have fascinating adaptations to get through the cold dark months in the northeast. We'll go for an easy walk to find out just how these burly plants deal with the coming freezing winds, ice, and snow. Register for How Winter Trees Work More details: Come prepared for the weather. At Baltimore Woods Nature Center, [...]
The shape of the forests at Baltimore Woods is intimately tied to the lifestyles of all the people who came before. Join Baltimore Woods Naturalist Tom Meier on a video journey through time to take an inspiring look at the history of the preserve and the ever-changing relationships between people and the land, as told [...]
What lessons does nature offer to help us to be more mindful this season? Becky Wilson leads you in a unique nature-inspired virtual meditation experience grounded in the transitional season of fall. Experience different mediation practices and discover which one works best for you to incorporate mindful moments into your daily routine. Nature is a [...]
Join us as we explore some history of the holidays! We’ll hike around the preserve discovering the roots of past and present traditions and share stories of humanity’s celebrations. We’ll take a moment to observe our own natural surroundings and appreciate nature in the holidays. We will be hiking. Please come dressed for the weather. [...]
Are you looking for a fresh way to start off your New Year? There’s no better way to clear the cobwebs than with a refreshing guided meditation experience! Join Becky Wilson on a virtual snowy walk through Baltimore Woods while enjoying restful meditations inspired by the beauty of winter and set intentions through mindful journaling [...]
Join Jamesville artist Diane L. Menzies for an intimate exploration of Woodlands and Water: Paintings of Meaningful Places, a nature-inspired collection of oil paintings on display at Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Led by art-gallery coordinator Karen Jean Smith, participants will get an up-close look at a few of the featured oil paintings, learn more from Diane about [...]
Join us for a journey back through the guided meditations from last spring to restore our minds and bodies for the 2021 season ahead! Join Naturalist Becky Wilson in a search for signs that spring is on its way! Feel revitalized through mindful musings, inspirational nature imagery and creative nature journaling. Spring came early last [...]
This event has sold out. We hope you will watch our website for other upcoming programs that interest you! March is the perfect time to learn how to identify trees by bark and bud. By learning a few simple shapes and textures we’ll have you recognizing leafless trees as if they were old friends. We [...]
Has the warmer weather put a spring in your step? Come to Baltimore Woods for a hike around the preserve. Along the way we’ll look for wildflowers, listen for song birds, and breathe in the fresh spring air. Our hike will be easy-moderate with hills. This will be an outdoor program. Please come dressed for [...]
Back by popular demand! Wildflower Walk with Famous Poets A Virtual Program available for viewing May 7 - 31 Baltimore Woods has an astonishing display of spring wildflowers. Join Naturalist Emily Overstrom for an inspiring virtual walk while listening to the words of famous poets. We will discover how the ephemeral wildflowers “seize the day” [...]