Guided Medicinal Plants Walk at Baltimore Woods
June 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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$6 – $9
Medicinal plants are all around us, it is just a matter of knowing what to look for. Hike with us to meet the medicines of the Earth. We will learn how to identify certain medicinal plants and learn about their health benefits.
More details: This program includes a hike! We’ll hike the arboretum trail and will go off trail. The terrain is mostly flat with loose soil and roots with surfaces that are grassy and may be muddy. Our total route will be about 1 mile.
This program is designed for adults.
Sketching Nature Series: Discovering Insects and Spiders
June 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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$6 – $9
Are you intrigued by the many shapes, sizes, and colors of insects and spiders? Through sketching, we can learn more about the incredible diversity of these creatures. Join us to practice catching creepy crawlies and to take an up-close look at portraying their lives on paper. Drawing materials and bug catching supplies will be provided, including waterproof sketching paper if necessary.
More details: We will be exploring on moderate terrain around the edges of the field adjacent to the Arboretum Trail.
This program is designed for families.
Writing in the Wilderness
June 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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$6 – $9
Words have the power to stretch our imaginations and deepen our connection to nature. In this program, join us to explore Baltimore Woods in a new way through nature writing! With writing prompts and activities, we’ll hone our skills of observation and get our creative minds running. Writing materials will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own notebook, pens, or pencils.
More details: We will meet in the lower parking lot for this program. This program will include a hike on some of our most difficult trails, including narrow and steep sections with steps, roots, and loose soil. At several locations, we will stop and sit on natural surfaces such as dirt, grass, or logs. Please feel free to bring a portable chair or mat to sit on if desired. A portable restroom will be available to use at the start and end of the program.
This program is designed for adults.
Summer Solstice Hike
June 24 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am
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$6 – $9
The Summer Solstice is a time to celebrate life. With ample sunlight, nature is at its highest level of activity. Before the most direct sunshine arrives at noontime, we will take an invigorating morning hike around Baltimore Woods. Start your day by exploring the vibrant, green woods on the weekend of the longest days of the year.
More details: This hike will include hills and uneven terrain.
This program is designed for adults.
Star Party: Best of Venus
June 30 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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Free
Cultures across the world and throughout time are united in a fascination with the night sky. Humans have used stars to mark the passage of time, tell stories, build mythologies, and navigate across vast dark oceans. With powerful telescopes and a wealth of knowledge, Bob Piekiel is your tour guide to the stars and planets, revealing the secrets of the far away, inspiring us to think about how special our little green and blue ball in space is.
It gets dark late so let’s have a look at Venus’ best appearance for the year, and the 1st-quarter moon. This program is offered for free thanks to our Star Party Program Sponsor, Marcellus Smiles.
This program is designed for ages 8 and up.
