Each spring during the first warm rainy night after the equinox, hundreds of amphibians move from underground lairs to vernal pools. To find out when Baltimore Woods will attempt to observe this migration at Labrador Hollow, watch for alerts on our website, or sign up online to be put on our alert list. Bring a [...]
Venus is at its best viewing position for the year, high above the western sky at sunset. Plus, we’ll say farewell to winter skies. Back-up date March 21st. Program for all ages Cost: $6 members; $9 public
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 [...]
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 [...]
Pick up a lantern and song sheet and enjoy a beloved tradition at Baltimore Woods. This event is free for all ages, and as always, donations are appreciated. Lanterns will be provided. Bring a flashlight if you prefer. Dress for the weather. A second caroling session is offered on Saturday, December 12th as well. Pre-registration [...]
Pick up a lantern and song sheet and enjoy a beloved tradition at Baltimore Woods. This event is free for all ages, and as always, donations are appreciated. Lanterns will be provided. Bring a flashlight if you prefer. Dress for the weather. A second caroling session is offered on Friday, December 11th as well. Pre-registration [...]
Back by popular demand! Night Moves: Spring Amphibian Migration A Virtual Program available for viewing April 2 - 30 Warm rainy nights in spring bring frogs and salamanders out of their winter slumber and trigger mass migrations to their breeding waters. Baltimore Woods Nature Center Naturalist Tom Meier takes you to Labrador Hollow for a [...]
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! Sign up to view Treefrogs and [...]
This program is sold out. We hope you will enjoy a fall hike at Baltimore Woods this season and check back for other seasonal programs! A unique nighttime experience at Baltimore Woods Nature Center! While our trails close at dusk, life in The Woods is just starting to stir when the sun goes down. For [...]
Owls have been both feared and adored throughout human history. Come listen to stories about owls in time followed by an autumn night walk in search of these mysterious birds of prey. This program is appropriate for ages 10 and up as it includes a hike along a steep trail at night under quiet conditions [...]
Update for those who have pre-registered for this event: Due to high winds, the Caroling program is being rescheduled to tomorrow evening, Sunday December 12th at 7pm. This event is sold out. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Pick up a lantern and song sheet and enjoy a beloved tradition at Baltimore Woods. This event is free [...]
The winter solstice, with only nine hours of sunlight during the day, transforms our world into a quiet moon-lit wonderland at night. While it can be easy to forget in the dark, the winter solstice is truly a night of beginnings. Come for a tranquil lantern-lit walk to discover and celebrate the promise of longer [...]
