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Upcoming Programs

  • Teen Homeschool Day - Trail School

    • 09/11/2024
    • 12/11/2024
    • 4 sessions
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 0
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    For students ages 12-16 years old. No parent needed.

    In this 4-part series we will get out and explore Flag Ponds Nature Park. We will spend the class outside hiking the trails. We will learn to identify common plants and animals, build shelters, and discover whatever the season has to offer. 

    We expect teens to attend all 4 sessions.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Program Fee per teen

    Members: $10

    Nonmembers: $20 

    Naturalist in Charge: Tania Gale

    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.

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  • Fuzzy Sock Walk

    • 11/21/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Kings Landing Park
    • 5
    Register

    3-5 years old, Adults are required

    Embark on a seed-gathering adventure with our Fuzzy Sock Seed Collecting Walk for PreK! Slip fuzzy socks over your shoes and  seeds will stick to our socks as we stroll, creating a fun-filled activity that connects kids with the wonders of the outdoors.

     Location: Kings Landing Park

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by 11/14

    Fee is per family

    Program Fee

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    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.


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  • Adventures in Raptor Research

    • 11/22/2024
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 6
    • 29 registrants
    Registration is closed

    Adults and Older Teens 

    Raptors are an important part of our ecosystem but they are facing some hard times these days.  Come learn about what is being done to study these birds and help save them. Naturalist Gene Groshon will talk about the current research project going on in Calvert County to monitor wintering raptor populations and how you can help collect data for this project.

    Naturalist in charge: Gene Groshon

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024

    This is a free program.

    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.

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  • Salamander Scurry

    • 11/23/2024
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 0
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    Ages 5 years and older, must be accompanied by an adult

    Come explore the woods of Flag Ponds Nature Park with a Naturalist to find some of our most mysterious amphibians, salamanders!

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by: November 16, 2024

    Program Fee

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Paige Stevens

    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.

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  • Opt Outside Day of Service

    • 11/29/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • King Memorial Park
    • 4
    • 1 registrant
    Register

     Skip the shopping and spend some time outside giving back to your community.

    Join CCPR staff to "opt outside" and help replant the flower beds and other gardening tasks at King Memorial Park in Prince Frederick. This is part of an ongoing beautification effort at this little park in the heart of Calvert County.

     Ages 9+ with adult supervision, teens and adults welcome. This is a great opportunity for service groups to earn hours. Minors under 16 yrs must have a leader or parent present.

    Stay for an hour or the whole time. 

    Pre-registration is required.

    Time Commitment: 1-3 hours depending on availability of volunteers.

    Dress accordingly for the weather. All volunteers should wear closed toe shoes and bring a water bottle. 

    Location: King Memorial Park

    For any additional information please contact Jessy Oberright at jessy.oberright@calvertcountymd.gov

    Current Calvert Steward volunteers may register through the volunteer portal to track your hours: https://calvertstewards.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=997582

    Event will be rescheduled in case of inclement weather.

    Who Are the Calvert Stewards?

    The Calvert Stewards volunteer program provides an opportunity for public service in education, research, and stewardship which support the overall missions of the Calvert County Division of Natural Resources and the Calvert Nature Society. This benefits the participants, the parks and the community as Calvert Stewards use and develop their skills to form an environmentally aware community and become the environmental stewards of Calvert County.

    We also encourage youth and families to volunteer for projects to create a pipeline of engaged citizens that will continue their involvement in the parks into adulthood.

    How to Become a Calvert Steward?

    1. Explore https://calvertstewards.galaxydigital.com/  to learn about the different Programs and Opportunities
    2. Sign Up for an account.
    3. Once you have an account, you are one of our Calvert Steward Users
    4. Become a Fan of the Programs that you might want to volunteer 
    5. Attend a Training or Orientation 
    6. When you Respond to an Opportunity, you are committing to that volunteer position.

    Contact Us if you have any questions at volunteer@calvertparks.org

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  • Winter Nature Play and Campfire

    • 12/02/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 0
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    3-5 years old, Adults are required

    The days are short and the animals and plants have been getting ready for winter. Are you ready? We will tell stories, play games, and build forts - best of all - cook some snacks over a campfire. Wear your warm clothes to this one – it will be outside!

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by 11/27

    Fee is per family

    Program Fee

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    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.


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  • Homeschool Friday - Trail School - AM session

    • 12/06/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 0
    • 10 registrants
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    Ages 4-12, with adult

    This fall we will explore the habitats present at Flag Ponds Nature Park. We will meet outside each month and spend the class out hiking the trails - we will explore the park, learn to identify the common plants and animals, build shelters, and whatever the season has to offer.


    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Advanced registration required.

    Program Fee  

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Program fees are per family. Please register all your children on one entry. 

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    Homeschool Fridays is a series of environmental education programs developed especially for homeschoolers ages 4 to 12. These classes are a great way to get hands-on science and nature lessons and network with other homeschooling families. Each two-hour program will consist of indoor and outdoor hands-on learning

    There is no charge for parents since they are expected to participate as mentors and teachers. Staff will provide guidance for parents on how to assist.

    Siblings younger than 4 are welcome, but must be under the care of a parent/guardian at all times and should not distract the program participants.

    Older and younger students will be grouped by age to allow for age-appropriate topic exploration (parents will stay with the younger group).


    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.

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  • Homeschool Friday - Trail School - PM session

    • 12/06/2024
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 0
    • 11 registrants
    Join waitlist

    Ages 4-12, with adult

    This fall we will explore the habitats present at Flag Ponds Nature Park. We will meet outside each month and spend the class out hiking the trails - we will explore the park, learn to identify the common plants and animals, build shelters, and whatever the season has to offer.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Advanced registration required.

    Program Fee  

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Program fees are per family. Please register all your children on one entry. 

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    Homeschool Fridays is a series of environmental education programs developed especially for homeschoolers ages 4 to 12. These classes are a great way to get hands-on science and nature lessons and network with other homeschooling families. Each two-hour program will consist of indoor and outdoor hands-on learning

    There is no charge for parents since they are expected to participate as mentors and teachers. Staff will provide guidance for parents on how to assist.

    Siblings younger than 4 are welcome, but must be under the care of a parent/guardian at all times and should not distract the program participants.

    Older and younger students will be grouped by age to allow for age-appropriate topic exploration (parents will stay with the younger group).


    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.

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  • Winter Woods Adventure

    • 12/07/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 5
    Register

    For students ages 6-9 years old. No parent needed.

    Discover the interesting ways that animals and plants are able to survive the changing seasons through exciting indoor experiments and outdoor adventures.

    Naturalist in Charge: Tania Gale

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Advanced registration required.

    Program Fee

    $30 per child for Society members.

    $45 per child for nonmembers


    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.


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  • Winter Bird Hike

    • 12/14/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park, Lusby
    • 3
    Register

    All ages

    Even though some birds have left our area for the winter many species still call our parks home even during the colder months. We will hike the trails to see who is still active in the park and talk about how they are able to stay here during the winter.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Fee is per person. Free for members

    $8 for nonmembers

    Registration Deadline:  Monday, Dec 9, 2024

    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.

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  • Tree Cookie Ornaments

    • 12/14/2024
    • 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park, Lusby
    • 0
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    All ages

    Bring nature inside this holiday season as we make tree cookie ornaments and learn about what we can learn from the rings of trees. Afterwards we will go on a hike to see one of the largest trees in the park to allow our creations to dry.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Fee is per person. Free for members

    $8 for nonmembers

    Registration Deadline:  Monday, Dec 9, 2024

    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.

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  • Cold Full Moon Hike

    • 12/15/2024
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Kings Landing Park
    • 0
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    Step into the night at Kings Landing Park and embrace the enchantment of our final full moon hike of the season. Often referred to as the Cold Moon, the full moon of December weaves a tale as old as time. As we gaze upon the last full moon of the year, let us not only marvel at its celestial beauty but also reflect in the quiet beauty of winter and the reminder that even in the coldest times, there is a luminous beacon in the sky, casting hope upon the earth.

    Whether you're a seasoned night hiker or a first timer, come discover the allure of the night and make memories that will linger long after the moon sets. These hikes are NOT stroller friendly, but infants and toddlers in backpacks are welcome.

    Mark your calendars and join us each month at a different Calvert County nature park for a themed hike and let us honor the beauty of nature and marvel at the natural magic that unfolds under the light of the full moon.

    Location: Kings Landing Park

    Naturalist in charge: Lydia Wells

    Program Fee: $5 per household.

    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.

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  • Winter Animals

    • 12/20/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Kings Landing Park
    • 1
    Register

    Ages 3-5

    Animals have different ways of surviving the winter. Come learn about animals in the winter through games and crafts.

    Location: Kings Landing Park

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by: December 10, 2024

    Program Fee: 
    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Paige Stevens

    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.

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  • Candy Canes and Compasses

    • 12/22/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm
    • 6
    Register

    For children ages 8 & up. Adults must accompany children under 16.

    Children will learn basic compass skills and use what they have learned to find candy canes hidden in the park.

    Location: Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by: December 21

    Program Fee

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Kim Curren

    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.

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  • Teen Birding: Winter Raptor Survey

    • 12/30/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, Prince Frederick
    • 0
    • 6 registrants
    Join waitlist

    For Children 12-16 years old. Adults not required.

    As part of our raptor research, staff are conducting surveys of wintering hawks and falcons to better understand their survivability. Join us as we conduct roadside raptor banding surveys throughout Calvert County to collect more data for this study. We will meet at Battle Creek and travel in the county van to various areas.

    For more information on the research project: Winter Raptor Research 


    Naturalist in charge: Gene Groshon

    Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

    Program Fee is per child:

    • Free for Society members
    • Nonmembers pay $8 per person.

    Please register by: Thursday, December 26,2024

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register each teen separately


    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.



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  • Last Day Hike

    • 12/31/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm
    • 18
    • 2 registrants
    Register

    All ages

    Bid 2024 a fond farewell with one last hike, this one at Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm. All ages are welcome as we explore the history and trails of the park. The hike will last about two hours and will involve walking over uneven terrain. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

    Location: Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm, 2695 Grays Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

    Program Fee: Free for Society members; $8 per family for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Amy Werking

    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.

    read our full policy statement and waiver

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  • First Day Hike at Kings Landing Park

    • 01/01/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Kings Landing Park
    • 10
    Register

    All Ages

    Ring in the new year with a guided hike at Kings Landing Park. A naturalist will share information about the park as the group enjoys being outdoors on the first day of 2025.

    Location: Kings Langing Park

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by: December 26, 2024


    Program Fee

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Paige Stevens

    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.

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  • First Day Hike at Flag Ponds Nature Park

    • 01/01/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 18
    Register

    Suitable for all ages

    Ring in the new year with a guided hike at Flag Ponds Nature Park. A naturalist will share information about the site as the group enjoys being outdoors on the first day of 2025. 

    This hike will be approximately 2 miles over uneven terrain and is not stroller-friendly.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Program Fee

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Kim Curren

    COVID Policies and Procedures 

    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.

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  • Recycled Bird Feeders (Session A)

    • 01/08/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 6
    Register

    For Ages 3 to 5 years
    Adult participation is required

    Winter is a great time to help feed the birds. We will make bird feeders for you to take home and learn about what birds may visit your feeder and what they like to eat.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Naturalist in charge: Gene Groshon

    Reservations are required.

    Registration Deadline: Monday, January 6, 2025

    Program Fee:
    Free for members
    $8 per family for nonmembers


    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.


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  • Recycled Bird Feeders (Session B)

    • 01/08/2025
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 3
    Register

    For Ages 3 to 5 years
    Adult participation is required

    Winter is a great time to help feed the birds. We will make bird feeders for you to take home and learn about what birds may visit your feeder and what they like to eat.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Naturalist in charge: Gene Groshon

    Reservations are required.

    Registration Deadline: Monday, January 6, 2025

    Program Fee:
    Free for members
    $8 per family for nonmembers


    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.


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  • Homeschool Friday - Botany Series - AM session

    • 01/10/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 0
    • 10 registrants
    Join waitlist

    Ages 4-12, with adult

    This homeschool series will be a study of the plants around us with each month focusing on something different. January’s class will focus on those easy to overlook plants like mosses and lichens as well as some basic plant classification.


    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Advanced registration required.

    Program Fee  

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Program fees are per family. Please register all your children on one entry. 

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    Homeschool Fridays is a series of environmental education programs developed especially for homeschoolers ages 4 to 12. These classes are a great way to get hands-on science and nature lessons and network with other homeschooling families. Each two-hour program will consist of indoor and outdoor hands-on learning

    There is no charge for parents since they are expected to participate as mentors and teachers. Staff will provide guidance for parents on how to assist.

    Siblings younger than 4 are welcome, but must be under the care of a parent/guardian at all times and should not distract the program participants.

    Older and younger students will be grouped by age to allow for age-appropriate topic exploration (parents will stay with the younger group).


    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.

    Show details

  • Homeschool Friday - Botany Series - PM session

    • 01/10/2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 0
    • 10 registrants
    Join waitlist

    Ages 4-12, with adult

    This homeschool series will be a study of the plants around us  with each month focusing on something different. January’s class will focus on those easy to overlook plants like mosses and lichens as well as some basic plant classification.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Advanced registration required.

    Program Fee  

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Program fees are per family. Please register all your children on one entry. 

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    Homeschool Fridays is a series of environmental education programs developed especially for homeschoolers ages 4 to 12. These classes are a great way to get hands-on science and nature lessons and network with other homeschooling families. Each two-hour program will consist of indoor and outdoor hands-on learning

    There is no charge for parents since they are expected to participate as mentors and teachers. Staff will provide guidance for parents on how to assist.

    Siblings younger than 4 are welcome, but must be under the care of a parent/guardian at all times and should not distract the program participants.

    Older and younger students will be grouped by age to allow for age-appropriate topic exploration (parents will stay with the younger group).


    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.

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  • New date - Creative Campfire Cooking

    • 01/11/2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Kings Landing Park
    • 0
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    This is the new date for this program


    For ages 8 and up, with adult participation

    Most everyone knows how to make s’mores over a fire, but campfire cooking can be so much more. Explore tasty treats beyond s'mores as you whip up delicious snacks and meals over an open flame. Dress for the weather - and bring your appetite for this culinary adventure.

    No children under 8 years old allowed for safety.

    Location: Kings Landing Park  Meet at Pavillion 1, park by the barn

    Fee is per family. Free for members
    $8  for nonmembers

    Naturalist in Charge: Tania Gale 



    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.


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  • Amazing Evergreens

    • 01/12/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 7
    Register

    For children ages 5 years & up, Adults are required to attend.

    Most of the trees in the woods have lost their leaves – but not the evergreens! We will use our senses to explore our local evergreens. How do they feel? How do they smell? We will also look to see how different animals use these trees in the winter. Be sure to dress appropriately for this entirely outdoor adventure!

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

    Program Fee:  Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Advanced Reservations are required. Please register by January 8


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

    Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

     
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  • Teen Homeschool Botany Series

    • 01/15/2025
    • 03/12/2025
    • 3 sessions
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 1
    Register

    For students ages 12-16 years old. No parent needed.

    In this 3-part series teens will discover the incredible diversity of the plant kingdom. We will explore different plant species, their unique adaptations, and how they survive in various environments, from the beach to the forest.

    We expect teens to attend all 3 sessions.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Program Fee per teen

    Members: $10

    Nonmembers: $20 

    Naturalist in Charge: Tania Gale

    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.

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  • Teen Birding: Winter Raptor Survey

    • 01/20/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, Prince Frederick
    • 4
    • 2 registrants
    Register

    For Children 12-16 years old. Adults not required.

    As part of our raptor research, staff are conducting surveys of wintering hawks and falcons to better understand their survivability. Join us as we conduct roadside raptor banding surveys throughout Calvert County to collect more data for this study. We will meet at Battle Creek and travel in the county van to various areas.

    For more information on the research project: Winter Raptor Research 


    Naturalist in charge: Gene Groshon

    Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

    Program Fee is per child:

    • Free for Society members
    • Nonmembers pay $8 per person.

    Please register by: Thursday, January, 16 2025

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register each teen separately


    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.



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  • Winter Adventurers Overnight

    • 01/25/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 01/26/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 5
    • 5 registrants
    Register

    Welcome to Camp letter and packing list is available here in mid-December

    For children in grades 3-5

    Winter is a great time for outdoor adventures! Starting the day at 9 a.m. we will explore the woods and the beach playing games, building forts, and following our sense of adventure. After sunset, we will head out into the quiet winter woods for a night walk, followed by a campfire and s'mores. Don't worry about getting too cold - this camp will include indoor, as well as, outdoor activities and plenty of hot chocolate. Parents will pick children up the next morning at 9 a.m. after we serve a hearty breakfast.

    Dinner, breakfast, and snacks included.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    Advanced registration required. Please register by January 3, 2025

    Program fee per child

    $50 for Society members
    $80 for nonmembers

    We will be sleeping indoors with a cozy fire in the fireplace with the campers in tents - 2 campers per tent.

    Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

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  • Winter Greens

    • 01/25/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Gatewood Preserve, Prince Frederick
    • 20
    Register
    Ages 16 years through adult

    Learn to identify some of our evergreen plants. We’ll explore the forests in search of the ferns, herbaceous plants, and trees that are green in the winter. 

    Wear warm clothes for standing around outside (we won't be moving very fast). Bring a snack or lunch if you think you'll get hungry.

    Optional but useful to bring 10x hand lens, binoculars, field guides.

    Co-sponsored by the Maryland Native Plant Society and Wild Ones Chesapeake Chapter

    Location: Gatewood Preserve (directions to be provided to those who register)

    Naturalist in charge: Karyn Molines

    This is a free program.

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  • The Nose Knows

    • 01/29/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Kings Landing Park
    • 5
    Register

    3-5 years old, Adults are required

    This interactive class will delve into the wonders of animal noses. Children will learn how different animals use their noses to smell, find food, and navigate their environment through games, experiments, and crafts.

     Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by 1/24

    Fee is per family

    Program Fee

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    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.


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  • Teen Birding: Winter Raptor Survey

    • 01/31/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, Prince Frederick
    • 2
    • 4 registrants
    Register

    For Children 12-16 years old. Adults not required.

    As part of our raptor research, staff are conducting surveys of wintering hawks and falcons to better understand their survivability. Join us as we conduct roadside raptor banding surveys throughout Calvert County to collect more data for this study. We will meet at Battle Creek and travel in the county van to various areas.

    For more information on the research project: Winter Raptor Research 


    Naturalist in charge: Gene Groshon

    Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

    Program Fee is per child:

    • Free for Society members
    • Nonmembers pay $8 per person.

    Please register by: Monday, January, 27 2025

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register each teen separately


    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.



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  • Winter Tree Identification

    • 02/01/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Kings Landing Park
    Registration is closed

    For adults, although teens 16 years and older may attend.

    All trees do not look alike in winter! We'll learn the basics of plant identification using winter keys and field guides, then take a hike to use our knowledge (so make sure you bring outdoor weather clothes). This program is designed for those with little or no experience and will focus on twigs, buds, and bark. Geared for adults, but teens 16 or older may attend.

    Co-sponsored by the Maryland Native Plant Society  and Wild Ones Chesapeake Chapter

    Optional: field guides, hand lens

    Bring: Hand lens, binoculars, camera

    Wear comfortable walking shoes & dress for the weather.

    Rain or shine.

    Location: Kings Landing Park

    Fee: $5 per person

    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.

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  • Amazing "Herps" Pizza Party

    • 02/01/2025
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    For all ages

    Enjoy an evening filled with fascinating herps and delicious pizza!

    Start the evening with a pizza dinner then learn about the unique behaviors, habitats, and vital roles of reptiles and amphibians (a.k.a. "herps") in our ecosystems. Learn about the importance of protecting herp habitats and how you can help.

    A large cheese pizza, drinks and chips for a each family are included in registration fee. You will have the option of ordering a second large pizza during registration. 

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by:  1/24/25

    Program Fee Per Family:  $30 for members, $45 for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    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.

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  • Patuxent River Conference: Our River, Our Livelihood

    • 02/06/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Visitor Center)
    • 9 registrants
    Register
    The 2025 Patuxent River Conference's theme: Our River, Our Livelihood, is centered in exploring the status, stressors, and use of the many River resources, as well as their protection for future generations. Join us as experts, thought leaders, and passionate individuals converge to share their insights, ideas, and stories. This event promises a dynamic lineup of presenters. Attendees can interact with presenters, exchange ideas, and connect with participants who share a common goal: a healthier Patuxent Watershed.

    Additional Details will be posted here and on http://www.paxcon.org

    Location: Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Visitor Center)
    Address: 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708
    There is limited parking, we encourage carpooling. Please park in the far right of the Visitor Center parking lot.
    There is no Wifi or Internet access at the facility. Cell service is limited.

    Watch the recordings from the 2020 Pax Con

    The Patuxent River, considered “Maryland’s River”, is the longest river entirely in the state of Maryland. Home to over 100 species of fish and a staggering variety of resident and migratory birds, the Patuxent River is a jewel of the Maryland natural world. Archaeological artifacts dating back to 7,200 B.C.E. suggests the River has been an essential lifeline for humans for thousands of years.

    The Patuxent River Conference (PAXCON) is the premier forum uniting scientists, environmental educators, natural resource managers, and anyone passionate about the health and future of the Patuxent River. To know and understand the Patuxent River is to take one more step towards its protection.

    Join us for a lively and intellectually stimulating day and to network with new and old colleagues!

    Consider being a Sponsor of the Conference: With a sponsorship of $100 your organization will receive one complimentary conference registration, your logo on the conference website and materials, as well as being able to share materials with conference attendees.

    Registration Fee: (includes lunch) 

    • Registration fee: $45
    • Student Attendees: $15 
    • Committee: $15 
    • Poster Presenters $15

    Thank you to EQR for their generous sponsorship by EQR to cover the registration fees for Presenters.

    Contact Karyn Molines for the registration code for the following Registration Types.

    • Presenters: Free
    Scholarships are available. Contact Karyn Molines for information

    Registration closes on January 30. No walk-ins or late registrations will be accepted.

    For agencies that require a W-9 for processing payments: Calvert Nature Society is the Payee: Download the W-9 form for your records.

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  • Teen Birding: Winter Raptor Survey

    • 02/11/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, Prince Frederick
    • 6
    Registration is closed

    For Children 12-16 years old. Adults not required.

    As part of our raptor research, staff are conducting surveys of wintering hawks and falcons to better understand their survivability. Join us as we conduct roadside raptor banding surveys throughout Calvert County to collect more data for this study. We will meet at Battle Creek and travel in the county van to various areas.

    For more information on the research project: Winter Raptor Research 


    Naturalist in charge: Gene Groshon

    Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

    Program Fee is per child:

    • Free for Society members
    • Nonmembers pay $8 per person.

    Please register by: Friday, February 7, 2025

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register each teen separately


    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.



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  • Animal Valentines

    • 02/14/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Kings Landing Park
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    Ages 3-5

    How do animals show love? This Valentines Day learn about animals, their loved ones and leave with a handmade Valentine's Day card.

    Location: Kings Landing Park

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by: February 6, 2025

    Program Fee:

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Paige Stevens

    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.

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  • Homeschool Friday - Botany Series - AM session

    • 02/14/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    Ages 4-12, with adult

    This homeschool series will be a study of the plants around us with each month focusing on something different.

    February’s class will focus on the evergreens – those plants that keep their leaves through the winter and their importance to the local animal community during this challenging time of year.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Advanced registration required.

    Program Fee  

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Program fees are per family. Please register all your children on one entry. 

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    Homeschool Fridays is a series of environmental education programs developed especially for homeschoolers ages 4 to 12. These classes are a great way to get hands-on science and nature lessons and network with other homeschooling families. Each two-hour program will consist of indoor and outdoor hands-on learning

    There is no charge for parents since they are expected to participate as mentors and teachers. Staff will provide guidance for parents on how to assist.

    Siblings younger than 4 are welcome, but must be under the care of a parent/guardian at all times and should not distract the program participants.

    Older and younger students will be grouped by age to allow for age-appropriate topic exploration (parents will stay with the younger group).


    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.

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  • Homeschool Friday - Botany Series - PM session

    • 02/14/2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    Ages 4-12, with adult

    This homeschool series will be a study of the plants around us with each month focusing on something different.

    February’s class will focus on the evergreens – those plants that keep their leaves through the winter and their importance to the local animal community during this challenging time of year.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Advanced registration required.

    Program Fee  

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Program fees are per family. Please register all your children on one entry. 

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    Homeschool Fridays is a series of environmental education programs developed especially for homeschoolers ages 4 to 12. These classes are a great way to get hands-on science and nature lessons and network with other homeschooling families. Each two-hour program will consist of indoor and outdoor hands-on learning

    There is no charge for parents since they are expected to participate as mentors and teachers. Staff will provide guidance for parents on how to assist.

    Siblings younger than 4 are welcome, but must be under the care of a parent/guardian at all times and should not distract the program participants.

    Older and younger students will be grouped by age to allow for age-appropriate topic exploration (parents will stay with the younger group).


    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.

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  • Owl Pellet Dissection

    • 02/16/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    For adults and families with children ages 8 & up. Adults are required to attend with children under the age of 16.

    You can learn a lot about an animal by what it eats. Join us as we dissect and identify the contents of Barn Owl pellets. We will learn about owl pellets and the many things they can teach us, and we will identify the different prey items the owls ate.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Naturalist in charge: Kim Curren

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by: October 18

    Program Fee: Free for members, $8 per family for nonmembers

    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.

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  • Teen Birding: Winter Raptor Survey

    • 02/17/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, Prince Frederick
    • 6
    Registration is closed

    For Children 12-16 years old. Adults not required.

    As part of our raptor research, staff are conducting surveys of wintering hawks and falcons to better understand their survivability. Join us as we conduct roadside raptor banding surveys throughout Calvert County to collect more data for this study. We will meet at Battle Creek and travel in the county van to various areas.

    For more information on the research project: Winter Raptor Research 


    Naturalist in charge: Gene Groshon

    Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

    Program Fee is per child:

    • Free for Society members
    • Nonmembers pay $8 per person.

    Please register by: Thursday, February 13, 2025

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register each teen separately


    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.



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  • Toddler Hike

    • 02/20/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Kings Landing Park
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    For ages 18 months - 3 years

    Hiking with toddlers is always an adventure! Join us as we flip over rocks, pick up sticks, and hike through the woods at a toddler's pace.

    Location: Kings Landing Park

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by: February 7, 2025.

    Program Fee

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Amy Werking

    COVID Policies and Procedures 

    The Calvert Nature Society has developed policies and procedures for public program operations based on state and CDC guidelines.

    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.

    Prior to participation in any Society sponsored program, we will ask each individual, if under 18 a parent, to agree to the participant waiver. The waiver agreement needs to be completed for each in-person program.

    Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

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  • Nature's Trivia Family Challenge

    • 02/22/2025
    • 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 30
    Registration is closed

    For ages 12 and up

    Think you are a nature expert? Well grab your family and friends and come test your skills at Nature Trivia while helping benefit your local nature programs.

    This will be similar to our trivia programs of the past but we have made it family friendly allowing ages 12 and up to participate. There is a prize for the team finishing in first as well as door prizes.

    When you register you can opt to purchase dinner including pizza, drink and snacks for the evening.  You are welcome to bring your own dinner and snacks too!

    Check-in will start at 4:30 p.m. and  Pizza dinner and Trivia will start promptly at 5:00 p.m.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Advanced registration required. Please register by February 13, 2023

    Program Fee: $20 per team (Fee must be paid to be considered registered).

    The registration fee supports all of our education programs.

    Don't know who will be on your team? Not a problem. Register anyway, and we can add team members later.

    Max team size: 6

    Naturalist in charge: Gene Groshon 

    Rules

    • Must be 12 years or older. 
    • Team must have a team name.
    • Up to 6 people (physically present) per team. Minimum team size is one person.
    • Every person at the team table will be counted as part of your maximum team size.
    • No cell/smartphone or other outside information source. We will have a cell phone parking lot in the room. You may not use your cell phone during a round until your team’s answers are turned in to the judge.
    • There is no partial credit for an answer.
    • The quiz master will be the final arbiter of correct answers and scoring. 
    • Any rule not listed here may be made up on the spot by the quiz master, Gene Groshon.
    • Current employees of Calvert County Natural Resources, members of the Calvert Nature Society Board of Directors, or their families, may not be a team member.

    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.


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  • The Eyes Have It

    • 02/26/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Kings Landing Park
    • 8
    Registration is closed

    3-5 years old, Adults are required

    Discover the fascinating world of animal eyes. Explore how different animals see, their unique eye shapes, and colors in this fun, interactive preschool class.

     Location: Kings Landing Park

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by

    Fee is per family

    Program Fee

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    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.


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  • Woodsy Family Walk

    • 03/01/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park
    • 6
    Registration is closed

    Ages 6 and up with adults

    Grab your family and come on down for our woodsy family walk. Explore nature trails, learn about local plants and wildlife, and enjoy quality family time in the great outdoors.

    This will be a moderately strenuous hike on uneven surfaces. Not suitable for strollers and children younger than 6.

    Location: Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park 

    Program Fee  

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Program fees are per family. Please register all your children on one entry.

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale



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  • Homeschool Friday - Botany Series - AM session

    • 03/07/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    Ages 4-12, with adult

    This homeschool series will be a study of the plants around us with each month focusing on something different. March’s class will focus on the giants of the plant world - trees! Discover tree anatomy, their ecological importance, and how they grow.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Advanced registration required.

    Program Fee  

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Program fees are per family. Please register all your children on one entry. 

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    Homeschool Fridays is a series of environmental education programs developed especially for homeschoolers ages 4 to 12. These classes are a great way to get hands-on science and nature lessons and network with other homeschooling families. Each two-hour program will consist of indoor and outdoor hands-on learning

    There is no charge for parents since they are expected to participate as mentors and teachers. Staff will provide guidance for parents on how to assist.

    Siblings younger than 4 are welcome, but must be under the care of a parent/guardian at all times and should not distract the program participants.

    Older and younger students will be grouped by age to allow for age-appropriate topic exploration (parents will stay with the younger group).


    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.

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  • Homeschool Friday - Botany Series - PM session

    • 03/07/2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    Ages 4-12, with adult

    This homeschool series will be a study of the plants around us with each month focusing on something different. March’s class will focus on the giants of the plant world - trees! Discover tree anatomy, their ecological importance, and how they grow.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Advanced registration required.

    Program Fee  

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Program fees are per family. Please register all your children on one entry. 

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    Homeschool Fridays is a series of environmental education programs developed especially for homeschoolers ages 4 to 12. These classes are a great way to get hands-on science and nature lessons and network with other homeschooling families. Each two-hour program will consist of indoor and outdoor hands-on learning

    There is no charge for parents since they are expected to participate as mentors and teachers. Staff will provide guidance for parents on how to assist.

    Siblings younger than 4 are welcome, but must be under the care of a parent/guardian at all times and should not distract the program participants.

    Older and younger students will be grouped by age to allow for age-appropriate topic exploration (parents will stay with the younger group).


    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.

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  • Going Green for St. Patrick's Day! (session A)

    • 03/14/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    For children ages 3-5, Adult participation is required.

    Did you know that green is the easiest color for our eyes to see? Get ready for St. Patrick's Day by learning all about why green is so common in nature, and take a short hike to see all the green that nature has to offer us this time of year!

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

    Program Fee per family:

    Free for Society members

    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Reservations are required


    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.


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  • Going Green for St. Patrick's Day! (session B)

    • 03/14/2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    For children ages 3-5, Adult participation is required.

    Did you know that green is the easiest color for our eyes to see? Get ready for St. Patrick's Day by learning all about why green is so common in nature, and take a short hike to see all the green that nature has to offer us this time of year!

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

    Program Fee per family:

    Free for Society members

    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Reservations are required



    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.

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  • Spring has Sprung

    • 03/21/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Kings Landing Park
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    Ages 3-5 

    Celebrate the first day of spring by learning what changes will come as the weather gets warmer. Explore the park to find clues of spring and take home a spring inspired craft.

    Location: Kings Landing Park

    Naturalist in charge: Paige Stevens

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by: March 15, 2024

    Program Fee

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    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.

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  • Spring Kickoff- Sock Burning!

    • 03/22/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 20
    Registration is closed

    Appropriate for all ages

    There is no better way to welcome the Spring than to get rid of your old winter socks and take a barefoot walk on the beach. Join us for this quirky Maryland tradition where we will gather around the campfire to celebrate the coming Spring by burning our socks.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Program Fee

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Kim Curren

    COVID Policies and Procedures 

    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.

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  • All the Better to H(ear) You With

    • 03/26/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Kings Landing Park
    • 8
    Registration is closed

    3-5 years old, Adults are required

    Tune in to explore world of animal ears. Children will play games and do experiments to help them discover how various animals use their ears to hear, communicate, and navigate.

     Location: Kings Landing Park

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by

    Fee is per family

    Program Fee

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    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.


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  • Homeschool Friday - Botany Series - AM session

    • 04/04/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    Ages 4-12, with adult

    This homeschool series will be a study of the plants around us with each month focusing on something different. This month is a continuation of our winter/spring “botany” theme.  April’s class will focus on the plants of early spring – the “spring ephemerals” including wildflowers and ferns.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Advanced registration required.

    Program Fee  

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Program fees are per family. Please register all your children on one entry. 

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    Homeschool Fridays is a series of environmental education programs developed especially for homeschoolers ages 4 to 12. These classes are a great way to get hands-on science and nature lessons and network with other homeschooling families. Each two-hour program will consist of indoor and outdoor hands-on learning

    There is no charge for parents since they are expected to participate as mentors and teachers. Staff will provide guidance for parents on how to assist.

    Siblings younger than 4 are welcome, but must be under the care of a parent/guardian at all times and should not distract the program participants.

    Older and younger students will be grouped by age to allow for age-appropriate topic exploration (parents will stay with the younger group).


    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.

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  • Homeschool Friday - Botany Series - PM session

    • 04/04/2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    Ages 4-12, with adult

    This homeschool series will be a study of the plants around us with each month focusing on something different. This month is a continuation of our winter/spring “botany” theme.  April’s class will focus on the plants of early spring – the “spring ephemerals” including wildflowers and ferns.

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Advanced registration required.

    Program Fee  

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Program fees are per family. Please register all your children on one entry. 

    Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

    Homeschool Fridays is a series of environmental education programs developed especially for homeschoolers ages 4 to 12. These classes are a great way to get hands-on science and nature lessons and network with other homeschooling families. Each two-hour program will consist of indoor and outdoor hands-on learning

    There is no charge for parents since they are expected to participate as mentors and teachers. Staff will provide guidance for parents on how to assist.

    Siblings younger than 4 are welcome, but must be under the care of a parent/guardian at all times and should not distract the program participants.

    Older and younger students will be grouped by age to allow for age-appropriate topic exploration (parents will stay with the younger group).


    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.

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  • Life's a Beach Summer Camp

    • 06/23/2025
    • 06/27/2025
    • 4 sessions
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 12
    Registration is closed

    For children entering grades 3-5 in fall 2025

    Campers will wade through waves to seine for fish, dip-net in tidal ponds, and search for shells and fossils along the shore. They’ll explore sandy dunes and discover cool marine adaptations with hands-on science activities. From sandcastle engineering to creating ocean art, it’s the ultimate beach adventure where science meets sandy fun!

    Registration deadline: June 1

    Naturalist in Charge: Tania Gale

    Fee per camper: Society members: $ 250; Nonmembers: $350

    Daily Schedule: Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

    Thursday-Friday - camp begins at 6:00 p.m. Thursday with a cookout for campers AND their families and goes overnight (for campers ONLY) to 9:00a.m. Friday. 

    No camp after 9:00 a.m. Friday or before 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.

    NOTE: Campers will be sleeping in tents outside, 2 to a tent.

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  • Birding Adventures Summer Camp

    • 06/23/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 06/27/2025
    • 3:00 PM
    • Varies, see description
    • 8
    Registration is closed

    For children entering grades 6-8 grade in fall 2025

    Take your interest in birds to the next level with this camp. From the forest to the shore we will be learning about the many species of birds that call our area home. We will teach you how to identify birds by their song and appearance as well as learn about their behaviors and places they call home. This year we will be visiting a bird banding station, and going on a trip out of the county to expand the numbers of species we can see! Bring your binoculars and your camera for a fun adventure. 

    Calvert Nature Society reserves the right to modify and/or change camp program activities and structure based on health, safety, and other variable factors.

    Advanced Reservations are required

    Please Register By: Friday May 25,2025

    Naturalist in Charge: Gene Groshon

    Fee per camper: Society members: $250; Nonmembers: $350

    Location and times vary by day. The schedule below could be subject to change due to weather but we will do our best to maintain with the original plan.

    Daily Schedule:

    Monday 6/24: Flag Ponds Nature Park 9:00am-3:00pm

    • Special activity: TBD

    Tuesday 6/25: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp 9:00am-3:00pm

    • Special Activity: Prothonotary Warbler Surveys

    Wednesday 6/26: Gatewood Preserve 5:30am-11:30am

    • Special Activity: Field research bird banding project

    Thursday 6/27: Location: TBD Time: TBD

    • Special Activity: TBD

    Friday 6/28: Location: TBD Time: TBD

    • Special Activity: TBD
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  • Great American Campout

    • 06/28/2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • 06/29/2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Kings Landing Park
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    For adults and families with children ages 5 & up

    The Great American Campout is part of the National Wildlife Federation's efforts to get people outdoors and in touch with nature. Spend an evening with us participating in fun campground games, cook dinner and s'mores over a campfire, and enjoy a cozy night under the stars.

    Location: Kings Landing Park

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by: June 14

    Program Fee per family

    $50 for Society members
    $80 for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Kim Curren

    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.

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  • Creepy Crawlies Summer Camp

    • 07/08/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 07/11/2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 12
    Registration is closed

    For children going into grades 1-2 in fall 2025

    Discover the world of Creepy Crawlies. This camp dives into the fascinating lives of worms, insects, and other often overlooked creatures. Through hands-on exploration, critter hunts, and nature crafts, campers will learn about habitats, life cycles, and the importance of these creatures in our world.

    Registration deadline: June 1

    Fee per camper: Members: $130; Nonmembers: $190

    Naturalist in Charge:  Tania Gale 

    Tuesday - Friday (no camp on Monday)

    9:00am - 2:00pm each day

    Location:

    Tuesday and Wednesday: Kings Landing Park

    Thursday and Friday: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    "Welcome to Camp" letter and packing list can be found here in June

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  • River Runners Summer Camp

    • 07/14/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 07/18/2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Varies, see description
    • 6
    Registration is closed

    For children entering grades 6-8 in Fall 2024

    This week we will explore all things aquatic while learning the basics of getting around on the water safely.  We will use kayaks and canoes to get us out onto and INTO these wild water habitats - investigating with nets, water quality testing equipment – and our senses. The last 2 days of the week will be an overnight adventure to a paddle-in campsite on the Patuxent River.

    Campers should be comfortable on and in the water and should be competent swimmers.

    Registration fee includes camp water bottle, camp duffle bag, all camping fees and equipment needed, Thursday snacks, dinner and campfire with s'mores, and Friday breakfast. 

    Registration deadline: June 1

    Naturalist in Charge: Tania Gale

    Fee per camper: Society members:  $250; Nonmembers: $350

    Daily Schedule

    Location: Kings Landing Park

    Monday-Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

    Thursday: 9a.m. meet for camping overnight at Milltown Landing campsite 

    Friday: camper pick up at 12:00p.m.

    No camp on Friday after 12 noon.




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  • Outdoor Adventure Skills Summer Camp

    • 07/21/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 07/24/2025
    • 3:00 PM
    • Varies, see description
    • 8
    Registration is closed

    For children entering grades 5-6 grade in fall 2025

    The outdoors has plenty of adventures to offer!  From kayaking to hiking to campfire cooking we will travel around various parks throughout Calvert County to learn outdoor survival skills and enjoy the great outdoors.  **Locations and times will be finalized and listed before registration opens.**

    Calvert Nature Society reserves the right to modify and/or change camp program activities and structure based on health, safety, and other variable factors.

    Advanced Reservations are required

    Please Register By: Friday June 27,2025

    Naturalist in Charge: Gene Groshon

    Fee per camper: Society members:$130 ; Nonmembers:$190

    Location and times vary by day. The schedule below could be subject to change due to weather but we will do our best to maintain with the original plan.  

    Daily Schedule:

    Monday 7/21: Location: TBD 9:00am-3:00pm

    Tuesday 7/22: Location: TBD 9:00am-3:00pm

    Wednesday 7/23:  Kings Landing Park Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

    Thursday 7/24: Location: TBD Time: TBD may be evening but not overnight
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  • Little Explorers Summer Camp

    • 07/29/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 08/01/2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Flag Ponds Nature Park
    • 10
    Registration is closed

    For children ages 4-5 years old by time of camp

    Children must be bathroom independent

    Little campers will spend this week taking a close look at the plants and animals that live at Flag Ponds Nature Park. Each day we will go on mini adventures throughout the park to explore our natural world. We’ll use our senses and scientific tools like hand lenses and nets to explore. Nature-related games, songs, and crafts round out our days.

    Is your camper nervous about being on their own at camp?  Come for our optional "Meet the Naturalist" day at Flag Ponds Nature Park on July 23 at 10am. More information will be sent to registered participants.  

    Registration deadline: June 1

    Naturalist in Charge:  Tania Gale 

    Tuesday - Friday (no camp on Monday)

    9:00am - 12:00pm each day

    Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

    Fee per camper: Members: $120; Nonmembers: $175

    "Welcome to Camp" letter and packing list can be found here in early July

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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 >

Registration, Cancellation, Refunds

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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