Apr 1, 2024 | Announcements
During Earth Month, think about the next generation. We’re introducing students to the wonders of nature, counting acorns with preschoolers & empowering teen climate leaders. Donate by April 30 to support our work. Thanks to a generous donor, your gift doubles (up...
Apr 1, 2024 | Announcements
Carol Mitchell, on right, is substituting for preschool teachers and helping out her daughter, Jess Caylor, left, our director of early childhood education. For more than a year, Mitchell has been wrangling the little naturalists at the Nature Preschool with great...
Apr 1, 2024 | Announcements
Spotted at the Conservancy: Early on a snow-dusted March morning, John Metz spotted and photographed this sleek beauty munching fish in the Davis Branch pond. We’ve had reports of river otter sightings, but never had photos before! Photo by John...
Jan 4, 2024 | Announcements
The preschool crowd can join us at our Belmont location in Elkridge for outdoor adventures and nature-based learning in April and May. In this weekly series, children and their caregivers are invited for hikes and thoughtfully curated and child-led activities while...
Jan 4, 2024 | Announcements
Maryland’s skunk cabbage flowers pop out of the damp forest floor in winter, offering busy honey bees a little pollen snack to get them through cold early spring days. Bonnie Ott took this shot of the strange-looking blossoms that are one of the first spring...
Jan 4, 2024 | Announcements
f you happen into the Conservancy’s offices when Howard Quinn is working the front desk, you’ll likely have musical accompaniment to your nature education. A musician and retired Howard County special education teacher, Howard has been volunteering with...
