Naturalist training

Naturalist training

Like lichen? Dig dirt? Try nine-week Master Naturalist training, 1/9/24 to 3/5/24 (Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), with an in-depth look at local ecology and natural history. Apply starting Oct. 1. For more information, visit the University of Maryland...
Gratitude in the Garden

Gratitude in the Garden

Thank you to all who joined us for a lovely, balmy evening at Wine in the Garden/Beer in the Barn. The synergy of food, drink and fellowship, along with the contributions of time and treasure, combined to raise a bounty for our nature programs. The garden looked...
Volunteer spotlight: Camp interns

Volunteer spotlight: Camp interns

With great good cheer this summer, our camp interns handled hungry kids, bee stings and even pushy black rat snakes. Thanks to our whole crew of environmentally minded, thoroughly tolerant camp helpers. “Our summer environmental education interns have been hard...
Spotted at the Conservancy: Plume moth

Spotted at the Conservancy: Plume moth

Plume moths, with their signature T-shape, roll their wings tightly when they’ve landed on perches or their lunch flowers. But when they unfurl their wings, look for feathery plumes that give the moths their name. More than 150 species of plume moth live in...