Playdate with Nature February Series (caregiver & child)

Playdate with Nature February Series (caregiver & child)

Join us at Belmont for outdoor adventures and nature-based learning this February. In this monthly series, children and their caregivers are invited for hikes and thoughtfully curated and child-led activities while exploring nature! Best suited for children ages 2-5...
Eco Explorers Homeschool Club

Eco Explorers Homeschool Club

Children in kindergarten – 2nd grade are invited to join the Howard County Conservancy at Belmont for a monthly series of outdoor exploration this February. Students are encouraged to investigate environmental sciences and follow their natural curiosity across a...
Double your donation!

Double your donation!

Thirty years ago the Conservancy was a young organization focused on land conservation when Mt. Pleasant farm became our home base. Thanks to your support, we have grown tremendously since then, reaching over 40,000 people this year alone at our two nature centers,...
6th Annual Sustainability Legislative Breakfast

6th Annual Sustainability Legislative Breakfast

The Howard County Environmental Sustainability Board will be hosting the 6th annual Sustainability Legislative Breakfast with support from Howard Community College, Howard County Conservancy, and Howard Hughes Corporation. The event provides an opportunity for Howard...
Canceled: Happy New Year Trees – A Tu BiShvat Celebration

Canceled: Happy New Year Trees – A Tu BiShvat Celebration

Jan. 21 / 1 p.m. / FREE This event has been canceled.  Tu BiShvat, the Jewish New Year celebration of trees that begins Jan. 24, encourages connection with nature and  ecological awareness. The Conservancy is hosting a pre-Tu BiShvat celebration with a tree-themed...
Maximizing the Magic of Merlin Bird ID App

Maximizing the Magic of Merlin Bird ID App

April 6 / 10 a.m. / FREE Learn to use the Merlin Bird ID app to improve your identification of birds, by sight or sound! Join instructors Steve Luke and Lauren McDougle from the Howard County Bird Club for a two hour-long workshop on how to use the Merlin app.  The...
The Biology of Bears

The Biology of Bears

Feb. 22 / 7 p.m. / $ Maryland’s Black Bear Population and Management ~ Maryland is home to a wide array of wildlife species, including the American black bear. For many, bears are a novel species with little known about them. For others, bears are a part of...
Pollinator Fest

Pollinator Fest

June 30 / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / FREE Join us to celebrate and meet your favorite pollinators! Learn about bees, butterflies, moths, birds and more at informative stations. Enjoy fun, hands-on pollinator-themed activities and games, seed giveaways, a book swap and more!...
World of Discovery: Animal and Plant Communication

World of Discovery: Animal and Plant Communication

Jan 18 / 7 p.m. / $ This popular program is sold out.  NOTE TO REGISTERED PARTICPANTS: The program location has changed. Nancy Lawson “Wildscapes” book talk will now be held at Owen Brown Interfaith Center (7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045). Our...
Giving Tuesday goal reached

Giving Tuesday goal reached

The Howard County Conservancy thanks all who contributed this #GivingTuesday to support and expand our Youth Climate Institute. We exceeded our fundraising goal, and those funds were matched by our generous sponsor, Howard Hughes. All donations will help high school...