Inspired by one of the great naturalists of the 19th century, Enos Mills, each excursion will take us on an adventure through Baltimore Woods as we explore away from the main trails. Our 182-acre “classroom” is rich with diverse habitats, including streams, forests, wetlands, beaver ponds, and open meadows. This four-week series runs weekly on [...]
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” [...]
Every spring Baltimore Woods turns into a wonderland of spring wildflowers. Join us on a peaceful stroll through the Faust Garden and Harrison Trail to admire these fleeting beauties and ponder the ephemeral nature of spring and ourselves. This will be an easy walk along flat trails. This program is for adults who are interested in [...]
Ferns, with their elegant fiddleheads and graceful fronds, have survived for millennia and fascinated people for generations. Take a walk with Naturalist Tom Meier to meet the ferns of Baltimore Woods and discover what makes these plants so "ferntastic". This program includes a moderate hike on hills and uneven trails. The program is for adults. [...]
This program will walk participants through sketching exercises and field journaling tips to deepen observation skills and appreciation for these plants.
Learn about the incredible journey that warblers take to return to their nesting grounds, tips on how to tell them apart, and various ways that we can help these brilliant travelers.
Discover dragonflies with a Baltimore Woods Nature Center environmental educator in this interactive experience open to all ages.
Join an environmental educator at Baltimore Woods Nature Center to learn more about gardening. Participants will also get to make their own herb balm.
Join us and discover connections to the lives of native bees that can be found right in your own backyard.
Discover the many wonders of spring at Baltimore Woods!
Learn how you can implement nature play for the children in your life.
Experience a Forest Therapy Walk at Baltimore Woods!