Lichens are commonly seen yet poorly understood, beautiful yet bewildering love stories between two (or more) entirely different living things. These tiny creatures can be found year-round, and are far more complex, vital, and tough than meets the eye. On this guided walk, we will explore the bizarre, delightful micro-world of lichen interactions and the places [...]
Make this a Valentine’s Day to remember: a lantern-lit snowshoe through the winter woods followed by a romantic three-course gourmet take home dinner.
Plants and animals meet the challenges of winter in some surprisingly weird ways. Let's take a spin around the Valley Trail in search of winter spiders, stoneflies, and small mammals to discover how embracing weird solutions can be quite wonderful. Register for In Search of Weird Winter! More details: Please dress for the weather. Snowshoes [...]
Prepare for your next winter adventure by learning the essential wilderness skills to keep you warm and safe when the weather turns cold. We will have demonstrations and discussion of survival skills, both primitive and modern, including fire making, gear and shelters. We will also cover topics like survival priorities and what to do if [...]
Join a Baltimore Woods environmental educator for a hike to see The Woods through the lens of history and learn about how the past shapes the way we care for the land today.
Join a Baltimore Woods Nature Center environmental educator for a hike to discuss the historical relationship between humans and beavers and what that looks like here at Baltimore Woods.
Join a Baltimore Woods Nature Center environmental educator for a hike to discuss the historical relationship between humans and beavers and what that looks like here at Baltimore Woods.
In this recycling and sustainability workshop, we will investigate the small yet important steps to soften our environmental footprint.
This Earth Day, join the Baltimore Woods land management team as they lead a walk through Lost Creek Acres to explore the history of this land and its opportunities for restoration, stewardship, and education.
Join Baltimore Woods Nature Center's Anna Stunkel to learn about these birds’ journeys, get an insider’s perspective on how and why this research is conducted, and learn some observation tips for watching raptors on the move.
In this recycling and sustainability workshop we will investigate the small yet important steps to soften our environmental footprint.
Join an environmental educator at Baltimore Woods Nature Center to learn more about gardening. Participants will also get to make their own herb balm.