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M.A.P.S. Bird Banding

  • 06/05/2025
  • 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Gatewood Preserve
  • 6

Registration

  • Fee is per person.

Registration is closed

This program is for adults and families with children ages 12 and up

Visit our Monitoring Avian Production and Survivorship (MAPS) bird banding station. You will learn why bird banding is an important part of bird research and get to see some birds up close and in the hand of our banders during the banding process. We will be hiking 4-5 miles on natural surface trails while checking the nets sometimes at a fast pace with limited chances to rest if it's busy.

Location: Gatewood Preserve

Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by: Monday, June 2 

Program Fee

Free for Society members
$8 per person for nonmembers

Naturalist in charge: Gene Groshon

Please consider the safety, health, and well-being of all participants in our programs and stay home if the participant(s) are ill. Full refunds will be given for cancellations due to health concerns.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.


Registration Opening Dates

Programs have staggered registration dates. We advertise programs before registration opens which is why you may see that registration is closed, yet there are spaces available.  See details >

The schedule of events is subject to changed based on the status of the coronavirus response, weather, staffing, and other situations that may arise. If Calvert Nature Society or Calvert County Natural Resources Division cancels a program, a full refund will be issued. 

 Cancellation and Refund Policies

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