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September 2019
Alpaca Encounter Day
$13
Come learn about these fascinating animals! During the program, participants will learn: The origins of Alpacas, Care for Alpacas, and Use of Alpacas. In addition, each participant will have an up-close and personal experience with an alpaca, a photo taken with an alpaca, and create a craft to take home if they would like using real alpaca fiber. This is a program for all ages and families are welcome. If you have ever thought about owning an alpaca this is…
Find out more »Goodbye Summer Family Campfire
Free
Say good-bye to summer and usher in autumn with a solstice campfire. Dusk will fall as we savor night sounds and make our own. Feel free to bring an instrument for campfire songs and storytelling.
Find out more »Tree Giveaway at Herring Run
Free
Head to Herring Run Nursery and take home your own free tree! Blue Water Baltimore and TreeBaltimore are partnering to offer a variety of tree species! From smaller flowering and fruiting trees to large canopy trees, every tree makes a difference. Trees cool and clean our air, absorb stormwater, increase biodiversity, and beautify neighborhoods. Come learn how native trees make a difference and choose one that's right for your yard. Note: Free trees are available for residents of Baltimore City…
Find out more »Robinson Nature Center Anniversary Open House
Free
Celebrate Robinson Nature Center’s 8th birthday! See what’s new, including our 2019 ARTsites installation, Nature Place additions and a new indoor exhibit. Enjoy innovative presentations, live animals, guided nature walks, face-painting, crafts and shows in our planetarium. Delight in hands-on activities with our partners, food vendors, the Nature Place, Discovery Room, and an outdoor picnic area. Limited parking on-site. Complimentary shuttle from off-site parking area. No registration necessary. Info: 410-313-0400. This event is Free and open to the public.
Find out more »Fall Equinox Twilight Hike and Campfire
$2 – $4
Bring your family, walk through the meadow and along the stream to the woodland campfire ring. Listen to the birds singing at dusk. Gather around the crackling fire and hear legend-stories about the Equinox, sing old-time songs, roast marshmallows, and enjoy s’mores with Holly and George Stone.. Hike back in time to watch the sun set over horizon –exactly due west – and hear other interesting astronomical facts about the Fall Equinox. Advance registration required, $4 per person (2 and…
Find out more »Fall Campout at Lake Roland
$8 – $10
Join Lake Roland for their Fall Campout! We’ll go on a staff led night hike, make s’mores around the campfire, and enjoy a provided breakfast in the morning. Bring your own tent. Rental tents are available by reservation only for a small fee. Eat dinner before you come or bring a brownbag dinner or takeout. Please no delivery. Ages 5 and up, $10 per person ($8 members). To register, please email lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Find out more »Owl Prowl
$5 – $10
Do you know what goes bump or hoot in the night? Sometimes it’s an OWL! Come and join an Irvine Naturalist as we go on the search for owls on our trails. Don’t worry, if you don’t find any, you’ll get to meet Irvine’s very own Owl Ambassadors. Fun for all ages. $5/members and $10/non-members.
Find out more »Donut Run
$3 – $5
Donuts and hot beverages await you at the end of the trail run through Lake Roland. Terrain varies throughout the 5 mile or less course. No run times will be recorded, but top finishers will be recognized at the end of the run. Pets and strollers are not allowed in the race. Check in at 8:45, race begins promptly at 9:00 pm. Ages 7 and up, $5 per person ($3 members) To register, please email lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov *Please include each participants…
Find out more »Take Your Child Birding
$10
Take your child on a fun bird-watching walk at the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (MPEA). John Harris of the Howard County Bird Club and a Robinson Nature Center Naturalist lead the group along trails to search for birds including hawks, woodpeckers, flycatchers, vireos, warblers, sparrows, orioles, and other species. Enjoy searching for feathers, building nests and other kid-friendly activities along the way. This program is weather-dependent (cancelled with refunds issued, in case of heavy rain). Ages 4-9 yrs Meet at…
Find out more »Tea-Rex: A Dinosaur Tea Party
$27
Would you invite a dinosaur to a tea party? You can be the judge after examining fossils and conducting a “dinosaur bone” dig to learn more about these creatures. You’ll also get to meet, sing, play and take your picture with a dinosaur from Drama Learning Center! Then, enjoy a full tea service catered by Sweet Simplici-Tea. As this is a catered event, all attendees (children and adults) must register by Sep 26. 3 yrs + $27 per person Click…
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