Baltimore Woods Nature Center
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Friday May 9 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Searching for Spring Songbirds
Mid-May is the peak time to observe migrating spring songbirds here at Baltimore Woods. These beautiful little birds often travel on long journeys spanning continents to reach their nesting grounds. In this program, we will search for returning songbirds and learn more ......More
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Saturday May 10 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Folklore Fungi
Mushrooms bring the world together! Cultures around the world are connected through art and stories intertwined with fungi. Discover May’s fungi along the trails at Baltimore Woods while recounting historical tales of fabulous mushrooms that still inspire our own imagin......More
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Friday May 23 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Spring Feeder Friends
Watching birds is a proven stress reliever and spring is a great time to put up feeders to meet the spring visitors! As the seasons transition, we can observe the birds that travel to and through our community, noting them each year. Come for this relaxing indoor progra......More
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Saturday May 31 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Cool Crawlies
The weather is warm, the flowers are blooming, and the bugs are out and about! With butterfly nets and bug jars in hand, we will explore habitats above and underground to look for cool insects. Come discover the amazing adaptations of these little creatures that are liv......More
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Friday June 6 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Value of Green Space
The ways in which we connect with nature vary, but the mind and body benefits are similar for everyone. Through a thoughtful discussion, we will get the opportunity to share our experiences in nature and how we feel those connections impact our wellness. We will start w......More
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Saturday June 7 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Wilderness Skills Workshop: Knots and Shelters for Wilderness Survival
Unlock the secrets of shelter building and essential outdoor skills. Learn to construct a variety of shelters—whether it’s a tarp, lean-to, debris hut, or other improvised structure—to keep you warm and protected in any wilderness environment. Learn the most crucial kno......More
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Saturday June 7 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Literature & Nature Book Group (June Meeting)
Calling all nature-loving bookworms! The Literature & Nature Book Group at Baltimore Woods welcomes you to nourish and enhance your appreciation of the natural world with ongoing friendly discussions of great writing on that theme. Open to all interested adult members o......More
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Friday June 13 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Photography with a Telescope
Do you have an interest in photographing celestial objects such as the moon, planets, or stars through a telescope? This hands-on workshop will cover the basic details for attaching cell phone cameras and digital cameras to a telescope, and how to properly expose the im......More
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Saturday June 14 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Sketching Reptiles and Amphibians
As spring transitions to summer, reptiles and amphibians are becoming very active. This is the perfect time to practice getting to know them through sketching. In the first half of the program, we will spend some time sketching our resident turtles and amphibians in the......More
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Friday June 20 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Sounds of Summer
Summer is here, and there are endless sounds resonating through The Woods. We will go for a walk around the forest to listen for the breeze blowing through the full green leaves, gray tree frogs chirping from the canopy, and the wood thrushes singing their echoing songs......More
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Saturday June 21 9:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Forest Therapy Walk
Cultures all around the world celebrate the Summer Solstice by reconnecting with nature. This program will consist of a Forest Therapy Walk combined with Summer Solstice rituals. The Summer Solstice reminds us to turn inward and find the nourishment to grow. It is a tim......More
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Saturday June 21 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
How to Get Outside!
Looking to go outside more this summer but don’t know where to start? What do I bring? What do I wear? Where do I go? Getting started with outdoor hiking and camping doesn’t have to be intimidating! Baltimore Woods is here to help take some of the guesswork out of enjoy......More