Beaver Lands
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.
Winter Wilderness Skills
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 [...]
In Search of Weird Winter
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 [...]
Little Lichen Love Stories
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 [...]
Whimsical World of Winter: Nature Art
Ever seen fantastic animals in mounds of snow, sparkling colors in illuminated icicles, or dizzying designs in fallen tree branches? Winter landscapes are the perfect medium for bringing our imaginations to life. Get in touch with your creative side and become a nature artist! In this program, we’ll go on a hike and use the [...]
Hidden Treasures of Baltimore Woods
Something strange has been going on at the Woods lately and our team has noticed mysterious signs and tracks. Think you have what it takes to help solve the mystery at Baltimore Woods? Grab your friends and join us for a scavenger hunt throughout the preserve! The scavenger hunt is a self-guided program that takes [...]
Winter Solstice Hike: Tuesday Session
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 [...]
Caroling in The Woods
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 [...]
Exploring the Evergreens of Baltimore Woods
Green colors in December's brown forest landscape draw our attention to the winter survival skills of evergreen plants. Join us for a hike around the Woods to get to know our local evergreen ferns, trees, and more! Along the way, we'll learn how and why evergreens stay green year-round and appreciate the subtle colors of [...]
Bumbling Around Baltimore Woods
The November forest is full of surprises! Let’s take a walk around the Boundary Trail to see what’s happening in the woods. Along our bumble, we’ll keep an eye out for birds, mammals, insects, moss, and anything else we find as the forest settles in for the coming winter. This program is intended for ages [...]