Forest Clay Creations (CLOSED – SOLD OUT)
In the heart of Baltimore Woods we will sculpt tree spirits using our hands, natural clay, and other found materials.
Getting to Know Hemlocks
Learn about the importance of hemlocks!
How Winter Trees Work
Discover the fascinating details of how winter trees work!
Sketching Evergreens
Learn evergreen sketching techniques at Baltimore Woods!
Forest Therapy Walk at Baltimore Woods
Experience nature in a unique way on a guided Forest Therapy Walk throughout Baltimore Woods!
Sketching the Skeletons of Trees
As the seasons change, deciduous trees lose their leaves to reveal the beauty of their winter skeletons. This is a great time to compare the structure of trees in various habitats by sketching them. In this program, we will explore the trails, draw trees that we meet along the way, and learn how field sketching [...]
Delightfully Deciduous: Trees in Autumn
Autumn leaves are celebrations of the change in the seasons, in nature, and in ourselves. Come explore the colorful lives of trees as they prepare for the oncoming winter. Together we'll take a walk, make observations, and collect leaves. Later, we'll gather to make nature art and compare your collections with leaves from your own [...]
If These Trees Could Talk (Virtual Program)
The shape of the forests at Baltimore Woods is intimately tied to the lifestyles of all the people who came before. Join Baltimore Woods Naturalist Tom Meier on a video journey through time to take an inspiring look at the history of the preserve and the ever-changing relationships between people and the land, as told [...]
Exploring the Back 40
John Weeks always referred to the northernmost fields and forests of Baltimore Woods as "the back 40." Come along for an exploration of this less-visited area to find the birds, plants, and ecosystems that make it special. This program includes a hike over gently rolling terrain and a couple of small hills. This program is for [...]
Of Twigs and Trees
This event has sold out. We hope you will watch our website for other upcoming programs that interest you! March is the perfect time to learn how to identify trees by bark and bud. By learning a few simple shapes and textures we’ll have you recognizing leafless trees as if they were old friends. We [...]