The Natural History Society of Maryland

Exploring & preserving Maryland's natural treasures www.marylandnature.org

Join the Natural History Society of Maryland to meet other nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists, and similarly inquisitive minds. We offer a wide variety of programs for the beginner to the advanced naturalist, and from informal social events to in-depth courses. Everyone is welcome, but membership offers many free programs and discounts on others. So join us in a search for reptiles an

Collector Spotlight - George Foster, the Fly Guy 11/01/2024

Everyone - meet George. George is a "fly" guy. Find out more.

Collector Spotlight - George Foster, the Fly Guy The collections in a natural history museum have two stories, one about the specimen/s and one about the collector. Meet George Foster and learn his collecti...

10/31/2024

Look what sprouted up at the museum! Happy Halloween! We are open today from 10-2pm.

Photos from The Natural History Society of Maryland's post 10/31/2024

Meet the mules at Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Here's Eva and Jen. They pull the canal boats to earn their keep here.

Photos from The Natural History Society of Maryland's post 10/31/2024

Glorious fall day at Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park learning its cultural and ecological significance to our lives and the diversity of organisms there.

10/29/2024

THIS SUNDAY IS THE FIRST SUNDAY OF NOVEMBER!

We 😍 first Sundays because we can open our exhibit hall for bonus hours so anyone and everyone can visit. Come by between 10am and 2pm on Sunday, Nov 3 - as always, admission during public hours is FREE and you do not have to be a member to visit!

And as a bonus, resident expert Kevin Graff will be on the front deck with our ongoing Hawk Watch... and he'll have extra binoculars!

Maryland Youth in the World Series of Birding 10/26/2024

If you want a heavy dose of hope and joy - drop everything and watch this presentation about youth birding in Maryland made by the youth birders of Maryland. https://youtu.be/OHS3vXDgUjc

Remember to subscribe to the NHSM channel - marylandnature

Maryland Youth in the World Series of Birding While the Orioles haven’t been in the World Series of Baseball since 1983, teams of Maryland youth annually compete in the World Series of Birding. Organized...

10/26/2024

Where are we today? And why aren't you here?

Photos from The Natural History Society of Maryland's post 10/25/2024

Enjoying fall to the max with a trip to the native gardens at Mt. Cuba Center. Our talk on demystifing toxicity in plants fascinated us with facts about poisons found in common and uncommon plants we come in contact with on a regular basis.

10/22/2024

OCTOBER RAFFLE
Our Shell Collector’s Delight package includes stunning shells both large and small, mystery box, books to expand your understanding of these amazing specimens, and a glass display box to help you put them front and center in your home or office.
Support us by purchasing a ticket.
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Photos from The Natural History Society of Maryland's post 10/22/2024

Name that organism! Is it a fungus, lichen, or slime mold? These were discovered at our Fantastic Fungi trip with mycologist Serenella Linares last weekend at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. What's your best guess??!! Photos courtesy of Barbara Saffir.

10/22/2024

Thursday! Get outside and enjoy this beautiful weather! The magic of fall is fleeting.

🍁🍂🍁 Enjoy fall's colors with a tour at Mt. Cuba Center, the winner of Best Botanical Garden in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Walking garden tour & hay wagon ride through their natural lands tour, Oct 24. 🍁 Information here: https://marylandnature.wildapricot.org/event-5883464 🍂

Photos from The Natural History Society of Maryland's post 10/21/2024

Chocolate slime mold anyone? Winning hard with Serenella in our Fantastic Fungi and Where to Find Them: Anne Arundel yesterday.

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Name that tree! Gain skill with Nick Spero this Sunday & Nov 17.
Leafy tree here: https://marylandnature.wildapricot.org/event-5890333
Bare tree here: https://marylandnature.wildapricot.org/event-5899101

10/16/2024

🍁🍂🍁 Enjoy fall's colors with a tour at Mt. Cuba Center, the winner of Best Botanical Garden in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Walking garden tour & hay wagon ride through their natural lands tour, Oct 24. 🍁 Information here: https://marylandnature.wildapricot.org/event-5883464 🍂

Photos from The Natural History Society of Maryland's post 10/16/2024

Today's fun at Martin Marietta Texas Quarry. Mining, history, and heavy equipment time.

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Meet the mules! C&O Canal National Historical Park fun. #fieldtrip #chesapeakeohiocanal
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A day learning about native plants and toxins found in common plants with Finn #mtcubacenter. #naturalhistorysocietyofma...
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6908 Belair Road
Baltimore, MD
21206

Opening Hours

Wednesday 2pm - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

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