Nature for the little ones

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...

Summer’s coming!

Feb 8, 2023 | Announcements

Howard County Conservancy’s Nature Preschool is excited to announce summer camp sessions for children ages 3 to 5. Held at the nature preschool in Belmont Historic Park, camp sessions run full- or half-day in July and August. Summer registration is open and is...

Nature Preschool Scholarships

Jul 9, 2021 | Announcements, News

Scholarships are available for the 2021-2022 school year at our Nature Preschool in Elkridge! All children should be able to explore and learn from the natural world. Currently, scholarships cover 50-100% of costs for the school year, based on need. We hope to award...

Postponed: Nature play: engage your little naturalists at home

Feb 16, 2021

Unfortunately, we need to postpone this event. Look for a new March date, coming soon!  Join our Nature Preschool Director, Jess Caylor, to learn about “emergent learning through nature play!” We will discuss specific materials that can be packed into a “discovery...

Nature Preschool – Coming 2021

Dec 2, 2020 | Announcements, News

The Conservancy is excited to announce plans for Howard County’s first nature preschool!  Nature abounds with opportunities for our earliest learners. We want to hear from you as we finalize our plans and prepare for a 2021 opening – please complete our quick...