Change is a natural part of life in the forest and beavers are masters of creating it! By doing what they do best, they create unexpected benefits for the whole ecosystem. Take a virtual trip down to the beaver ponds at Baltimore Woods with Naturalist Eliza Phillips as she explores the benefits of beavers. Register for Beavers: Masters of Change [...]
Warm nights in May turn normally secretive gray treefrogs and spring peepers into superstars! Naturalist Tom Meier takes you on a video excursion to Baltimore Woods to witness the wildest pond party of spring. Special guests include gray treefrogs, spring peepers, green frogs, bull frogs, American toads, and more! Register for Treefrogs and Peepers! When [...]
Streaming in through our windows this month is a whole new ensemble of bird songs from those we heard at the start of May. Over the past few weeks, these migratory birds have arrived back in our region after a perilous journey south and are now raising their young, who will make their own journey soon enough. Join naturalist [...]
Session 1 ~ July 6-10 Small But Mighty Did you know that ants can lift over 50 times their body weight? Spend the week learning about the little things in nature that are often overlooked. We’ll be taking a closer look at nature by investigating moss, rolling logs, and following ants. Grab your magnifying glass [...]
Session 2 ~ July 13-17 Eye on the Sky There is magic in the sky-all you have to do is look up! During this week we will explore the superpower of flight, find patterns in the trees, and gaze at the stars. Make sure to bring your imagination and sense of wonder! Register for Eye [...]
As you’re hiking along the overlook trail you come across a large fence. What is that for? That fence protects a rare habitat in New York called a Rich Sloping Fen. Still have questions? Join Naturalist Lexi to learn about this amazing habitat and the volunteer driven effort to protect it. Hear from Don Faber-Langendoen, [...]
Want to take some time for you? Experience the sounds and imagery of the beautiful Boulder Brook while being guided in meditation. Follow along virtually from the comfort of your own home or a calming space outside. All are welcome! Register for Virtual Nature Meditation at Boulder Brook When you register, we’ll ask you [...]
A beloved annual event, this year we are bringing the mystery of the night forest to you live at home! While our trails close at dusk, life in The Woods just starts to stir when the sun goes down. Join our education team as they show you live footage of the exciting and mysterious nocturnal [...]
Baltimore Woods Nature Center is excited to announce a new offering this October, Science Adventures in Nature! This four-week series of adventures for kids ages 6-12 offers hands-on experiences in nature to supplement your science curriculum. Every Tuesday, we’ll meet up for a three hour program packed with experiments, activities, and outdoor exploration. Rain, snow, [...]
Nature's Little Explorers: Fall Magic Series! A four-week virtual series of adventures for kids ages 4 & 5 Fall is a magical time of year and this October Nature’s Little Explorers will be searching for all that the season has to share. Join us for this four week series where we will meet for a Zoom morning [...]
Let's welcome fall and celebrate all the things we love about this time of year. Together we'll embark on a scenic foliage hike to enjoy the crisp autumn air and discover the gifts fall has to offer. Bring your appetite because afterwards we’ll warm ourselves with a pioneer style dessert! Hike is easy-moderate with hills. [...]
One remarkable day in autumn, when the trees are a flutter with the colors of fall, the enchanted side of Baltimore Woods shimmers through. Fairies, trolls, and other fantastical creatures can be seen and heard frolicking through the forest. Those bridge trolls are at it again! They have imprisoned the Fairy Queen and it is [...]