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Do spiders give you the willies? The Environmental Center at Havre de Grace Maritime Museum presents this fun and informative class to teach kids the wonder of these 8-legged critters among us. Kids will learn about the benefits of spiders, search for their webs, and solve the mystery of which spider made different web types….
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National Fossil Day is a day to celebrate and learn about fossils, paleontology, and the history of life on Earth. It’s a day to promote scientific exploration, environmental stewardship, and fossil discovery. The 2024 theme is “Celebrate Our Geologic Heritage.” National Fossil Day is celebrated annually on the Wednesday of the second full week…
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Experience the forest floor as you have never seen it before! Join mycologist Serenella Linares to examine the life cycle and ecology of slime molds. What are these creatures that appear and disappear in a matter of hours? Where can you find them, and how can you get a better look at them? Get first-hand…
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How many pine tree species do you think grow wild in Maryland? According to the Maryland Biodiversity Program, the answer is 11. (Four are non-native.) These evergreen conifers may be one of the first trees one learns to identify as a child, but can you differentiate between a loblolly and a pitch pine? In this workshop taught by…
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Amphibians (frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, efts, and caecilians) are incredibly diverse and incredibly imperiled. According to the IUCN, 43% of the world’s amphibians are in catastrophic decline or already extinct, more than birds and mammals combined. This course will cover: basic amphibian biology anatomy conservation and emerging fungal threats captive care and housing from basic…
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The Chesapeake Bay Trust (the Trust) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Program Assistant on the Restoration team. This position will assist the Trust with grant review, grant management, and grant tracking. This person will be a key member of a 35+ person staff. This position is a full-time salaried position (40 hours per week). Within…
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Protect the Health of YOUR Local Forest: Join us at Bacon Ridge Natural Area in Crownsville to spend a morning removing harmful invasive plants from along the trails! Scenic Rivers’ Healthy Forests Program engages community volunteers to help protect the long-term vitality of our largest conservation easement located within Bacon Ridge Natural Area. Our November…
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Take in the beauty of the season on Scenic Rivers Land Trust’s Fall Hike! Scenic Rivers staff will lead a guided hike of the Contee Farm portion of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center campus, which is forever protected by a conservation easement coheld by Scenic Rivers and Maryland Environmental Trust. You’ll enjoy beautiful fall colors…
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Scenic Rivers is celebrating 35 years of protecting land in Anne Arundel County this year. And, we’re throwing an anniversary party to honor the landowners, partners, and friends who’ve been a part of the journey so far! Since 1989, we’ve protected the special forests, farms, wetlands, and other irreplaceable natural spaces that sustain our community….