Spring is almost here– Get outside and enjoy!
Check out the upcoming programs and activities at Pickering Creek.
To register call 410-822-4903.

Location: 11450 Audubon Lane, Easton, MD 21601

Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, February 18, 2017, 9:00AM-12PM
Saturday Service Day.  Volunteers of all ages and levels of birdwatching experience welcomed, join experienced group leaders to count birds along trails all over the Center.

Audubon Wetlands Tour
Thursday, March 9, 2017, 9:00- 10:30AM
Free of Charge
Visit Pickering Creek Audubon Center to learn about the 90 acres of constructed wetlands created in partnership with Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage. Learn about the value of large-tract habitat restoration projects to birds, other wildlife and the Chesapeake Bay.  Expect to see waterfowl and wading birds, winter resident birds, and raptors.  We’ll tour about two miles of trails on foot across flat but uneven ground.  Delightful views of the wetlands from two viewing platforms will be enjoyed along the way. This program is supported through a grant from Waterfowl Chesapeake.

Flight of the Timberdoodle
Monday, March 13, 2017, 7:00–8:30PM
$5 per person
As winter breaks and spring begins to emerge the timberdoodle awakens. At dusk the male Woodcock spirals into the sky, creating a trilling sound with its wings. Then he descends, fluttering, warbling and zigzagging back to the spot he began. This unusual mating ritual will take place in Pickering Creeks’ warm season grass meadows provide ideal habitat for this annual late winter event.

Tales & Trails for Tots-Signs of Spring!
Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 1:00-2:00 PM
$5 per child with adult
Exploring the outdoors with your young one is the number one way to help them form a lifelong bond with nature. Come on an adventure of reading and the outdoors. Storytime, followed by a tot-sized walk will open eyes to the wonderful world of nature, while sharpening your skills to be their guide and teacher. Appropriate for children ages 2-5.

Pickering Trail Day
Saturday, March 18, 2017, 9:00AM-12PM
Saturday Service Day. Volunteers of all ages are invited to assist with mulching and other trail maintenance.

Welcome Spring! Campfire
Monday, March 20, 2017, 6:00-7:00PM
$5 per person
Ring in the first day of spring by learning about spring migrants and other harbingers of spring while sitting around a campfire, enjoying s’mores, and catching a ride on Pickering Creek’s hay wagon!

Audubon Wetlands Tour
Thursday, April 6, 2017, 9:00- 10:30AM
Free of Charge
Visit Pickering Creek Audubon Center to learn about the 90 acres of constructed wetlands created in partnership with Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage. Learn about the value of large-tract habitat restoration projects to birds, other wildlife and the Chesapeake Bay.  Expect to see waterfowl and wading birds, migrants, and raptors.  We’ll tour about two miles of trails on foot across flat but uneven ground.  Delightful views of the wetlands from two viewing platforms will be enjoyed along the way. This program is supported through a grant from Waterfowl Chesapeake.

Visit us online at pickeringcreek.audubon.org.