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• Phenology Phun

  • Start
    09/05/2021
  •  
  • End
    12/05/2021
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm
  • Spaces left
    3
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Open to children ages 8 - 11. Adult participation not required.

  Please register each child separately. 

  Explore the sounds, sights, flora, and fauna of Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm. This is a 4-part series encouraging budding naturalists to observe seasonal changes in the natural setting. Children are expected to attend all four sessions.

  Location: Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm

  Naturalist in charge: Amy Werking

  Reservations are required, deadline: Friday, September 3

  No Walk-Ins.

  Program Fee per person:
  $10 for Society members
  $20 for nonmembers

  Each child must be registered separately.

  Location: Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm

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• Itsy Bitsy Spiders

  • When
    10/19/2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
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  3-5 years old, Adults are required

  Spiders  - good luck or scary and creepy?  Bring your little ones to learn more about spiders and how they fit into a healthy habitat.  We will have games, songs, and nature exploration - all about spiders.

  
  

  Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by October 14.

  Fee is per family

  Program Fee

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Shipwrecks of the Chesapeake

  • When
    10/23/2021
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Kings Landing Park
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  For all ages.  Adult supervision is required for children under 18.

  Come get cozy around the campfire and roast marshmallows while the naturalist shares stories of the past.  Learn about some of the historic shipwrecks on the Chesapeake Bay.  Bring a flashlight and a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Meet at Pavilion 1.

  Location: Kings Landing Park

  Naturalist in Charge: Jessy Oberright

  Registration Deadline: October 16, 2021

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

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• Animal Feast

  • When
    11/02/2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
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  3-5 years old, Adults are required

  Everyone loves a good snack, but as we get closer to winter the snacks our animal friends eat get more and more important. Come explore some of Calvert County's wildlife's favorite snacks and even how they eat them!

  Please note that food will be present, so make sure to notify us of any allergies if you register to attend!
  

  
  

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

  Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by October 26.

  Fee is per family

  Program Fee

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  Naturalist in charge: Tori Hall

  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 is 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 complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Homeschool Friday PM- Trail School

  • When
    11/05/2021
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
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  For students ages 4-12 years old - with adult

  Classes this fall will be outside only and if equipment is needed - each participant/family will have their own.    

  This fall we will explore the habitats present at Flag Ponds Nature Park. We will meet outside each month in small groups 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

  Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale
  

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

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Animal Stories Campfire

  • When
    11/12/2021
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Kings Landing Park
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  For all ages. Adult supervision is required for children under 18.

  Come get cozy around the campfire and roast marshmallows while the naturalists share some traditional animal folk stories. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Meet at Pavilion 1.
  

  Location: Kings Landing Park

  Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

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

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• Budding Backyard Birders

  • When
    11/13/2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
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  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  Open to individuals and families. Adults required if under 16.

  Are you interested in birding, but do not quite know how to start? Well, your own backyard is one of the best places to start. Come join us and learn about ways to attract and identify birds, as well as give them a helping hand this coming winter!

  Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Naturalist in charge: Tori Hall

  Reservations are required, deadline: November 5

  Program Fee per person:
  Free for Society members
  

  $8 per family for nonmembers

  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 is 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 complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Fuzzy Sock Walk

  • When
    11/16/2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
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  3-5 years old, Adults are required

  What are the plants in the meadow doing this time of year?  Many animals hibernate for the winter - did you know that many plants do, too?  Bring your little one to explore the meadow and see what kinds of seeds we can find.  Bring an old pair of adult-size fuzzy socks for children to wear over their shoes to collect seeds as we walk.

  
  

  Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by November 11.

  Fee is per family

  Program Fee

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Beaver Moon Hike

  • When
    11/19/2021
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    TBD
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  Families with children ages 8 and up

  Take a full moon night hike around Ward Farm. We will visit several habitats and look for signs of our resident beavers. The hike will be approximately 1.5 miles. Participants should wear sturdy footwear and bring a flashlight,  water and insect spray.  

  Location:TBD

  Naturalist in Charge - Jessy Oberright

  Registration Deadline: November 10, 2021

  Advanced Reservations are required. No walk ins allowed
  

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• Animals Love Winter Naps

  • When
    12/02/2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
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  3-5 years old, Adults are required

  Come join a naturalist to learn about the comfiest and coziest part of winter...hibernation! Well, if you are an animal that is. We will explore why animals sleep so long and how they do it. We will also explore some of our local wildlife that may be sleeping the winter away

  
  

  Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by November 24.

  Fee is per family

  Program Fee

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  Naturalist in charge: Tori Hall

  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 is 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 complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Homeschool Friday PM- Trail School

  • When
    12/03/2021
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
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  Join waitlist

  For students ages 4-12 years old - with adult

  Classes this fall will be outside only and if equipment is needed - each participant/family will have their own.    

  This fall we will explore the habitats present at Flag Ponds Nature Park. We will meet outside each month in small groups 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

  Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale
  

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

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

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• Compass Skills: Candy Cane Hunt

  • When
    12/11/2021
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm
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  • Registered
    10 registrants

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  For Ages: 5+, Adult participation is required.

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

  Location: Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm 

  Naturalist in Charge: Kim Curren

  Please register by Wednesday, December 8

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

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• Starry, Starry Night

  • When
    12/12/2021
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
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  Families, Ages 8 and up with adult

  Take a night hike to the beach to view the winter sky. We will do a little stargazing as we look for shooting stars from the Geminids meteor shower.

  Please wear sturdy walking shoes, dress for the weather and bring a flashlight or headlamp. A beach blanket is recommended for extended sky viewing.

  Advanced Reservations are required. No walk ins allowed

  Naturalist in Charge: Jessy Oberright

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

  Registration Deadline: December 5, 2021

  
  

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  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

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• Winter Nature Play and Campfire

  • When
    12/14/2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
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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: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by December 9.

  Fee is per family

  Program Fee

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Winter Beachcombing

  • When
    12/18/2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
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  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  Open to individuals and families. Adults required if under 16.

  Did you know that a great way to beat the winter blues is to go to the beach? That's right the beach! It is a perfect time to find fossils and other beach goodies! Come join a naturalist and discover why we have so many fossils here in Calvert County, which fossils you are most likely to find, and the best ways to find them!

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

  Naturalist in charge: Tori Hall

  Reservations are required, deadline: December 15

  Program Fee per person:
  Free for Society members
  

  $8 per family for nonmembers

  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 is 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 complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• First Day Hike

  • When
    01/01/2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Family program, ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

  Ring in the new year with an approximately three mile guided hike at Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm. A naturalist will share information about the site as the group enjoys being outdoors on the first day of 2022.

  Location: Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm<

  Advanced Reservations are required. No walk ins allowed.

  Naturalists in Charge: Amy Werking

  Registration Deadline: December 30, 2021

  
  

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  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 complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

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• First Day Hike

  • When
    01/01/2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
    9

  Register

  Family program, ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

  Ring in the new year with an approximately three mile 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 2022.

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park
  

  Advanced Reservations are required. No walk ins allowed.

  Naturalists in Charge: Kim Curren

  Registration Deadline: December 30, 2021

  
  

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  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 complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

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  Location: Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm

  
  

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• Homeschool Fridays - Phenology Series - AM

  • When
    01/07/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  NEW DATE - 1/7/22

  Ages 4-12

  Our Winter/Spring homeschool series focuses on “phenology” - nature’s calendar. It is the study of seasonal changes in plant and animal life-cycles such as date flowers begin to bloom or frogs start singing in the spring. Month to month, we will make and record weather observations and check in with the plants and animals at Flag Ponds Park - watching watching winter change to spring then summer.

  Please register by 1/1/22 to attend

  Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

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

  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.

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  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. Depending on the topic, students may observe live animals, collect aquatic creatures, take measurements using scientific equipment, or play games.
  

  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.

  The inside section of the class will be mixed-age learning  - with participants in their family groups.

  In general, for the outside portion of the class, students will be grouped by age to allow for age-appropriate topic exploration (parents will stay with the younger age-group to assist).

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Homeschool Fridays - Phenology Series - PM

  • When
    01/07/2022
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    5 registrants

  Join waitlist

  NEW DATE - 1/7/22

  Ages 4-12

  Our Winter/Spring homeschool series focuses on “phenology” - nature’s calendar. It is the study of seasonal changes in plant and animal life-cycles such as date flowers begin to bloom or frogs start singing in the spring. Month to month, we will make and record weather observations and check in with the plants and animals at Flag Ponds Park - watching watching winter change to spring then summer.

  Please register by 1/1/22 to attend

  Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

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

  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.

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  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. Depending on the topic, students may observe live animals, collect aquatic creatures, take measurements using scientific equipment, or play games.
  

  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.

  The inside section of the class will be mixed-age learning  - with participants in their family groups.

  In general, for the outside portion of the class, students will be grouped by age to allow for age-appropriate topic exploration (parents will stay with the younger age-group to assist).

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Winter Weather

  • When
    01/11/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
  • Spaces left
    1

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  3-5 years old, Adults are required

  Have you ever wondered where snow comes from or how icicles form? Come join a naturalist here at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp to explore what makes winter stand out from all the other seasons! Come prepared for crafts and a little outdoor adventure!

  Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by January 4.

  Fee is per family

  Program Fee

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  Naturalist in charge: Tori Hall

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Winter Adventurers

  • When
    01/15/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
    8
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Register

  For children in grades 3-5--no parents needed

  Winter is a great time for outdoor adventures! During the day, we will explore the woods and the beach playing games, building forts, following our sense of adventure. After sunset, we will cook dinner together over a campfire and end our day with s'mores.

  Don't worry about getting too cold - this camp will include indoor, as well as, outdoor activities and plenty of hot chocolate. Campfire dinner is included.

  We will follow our COVID safety protocol which will require everyone to mask while indoors and include a health check at the beginning of the program.  More on our COVID protocol can be found here: Calvert Nature Society - COVID Policies (calvertparks.org)

  
  

  
  

  Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

  Program Fee is per child:

  • Society members pay $25 per person.
    
  • Nonmembers pay $40 per person.
    

  Please register by January 1

  Reservations are required.

  Welcome to Camp Letter and packing list can be found here in early January.
  

  
  

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• Prepping for Spring

  • When
    01/22/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
  • Spaces left
    0

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  6-8 years old, Adults are required

  Winter is so beautiful, but wouldn't it be great if spring was here already! If you are ready for the warmer days ahead come join me, a naturalist, at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp. We will learn when animals will start to come back out and what they will be doing. We will also get to make some things to help prep our gardens and yards for the upcoming spring!

  Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by January 15.

  Fee is per family

  Program Fee

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  Naturalist in charge: Tori Hall

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

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• Maple Sugarin' Time - Session A

  • When
    01/30/2022
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Kings Landing Park
  • Spaces left
    7

  Registration is closed

  All ages and families, adult supervision required.

  Join the Naturalist to learn the process of tapping Maple trees to collect sap that can be boiled into delicious syrup. We will have an overview of the process and history of Maple "sugaring", then visit the our local Maple trees to get a first-hand opportunity to learn this simple skill. After we visit our trees, warm up by an outdoor campfire and roast a marshmallow.  Program will be all outside, so dress for the weather.

  Advanced Reservations are required.  No walk ins allowed.

  Naturalist in Charge: Jessy Oberright

  Location: Kings Landing Park

  Registration Deadline: January 24, 2022

  
  

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  COVID Policies and Procedures 

  All participants over the age of 2 (including parents) must wear a mask when social distancing is not possible. Participants must provide their own masks.

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please read the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

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• Amazing Evergreens

  • When
    02/09/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
    10

  Registration is closed

  3-5 years old, Adults are required

  Most of the trees in the woods have lost their leaves – but not the evergreens! We will use our senses to explore the 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 February 7

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

   

  
  

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• Homeschool Fridays - Phenology Series - AM

  • When
    02/11/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
    5

  Registration is closed

  Ages 4-12

  Our Winter/Spring homeschool series focuses on “phenology” - nature’s calendar. It is the study of seasonal changes in plant and animal life-cycles such as date flowers begin to bloom or frogs start singing in the spring. Month to month, we will make and record weather observations and check in with the plants and animals at Flag Ponds Park - watching watching winter change to spring then summer.

  Please register by 2/1/22 to attend

  Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

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

  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.

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  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. Depending on the topic, students may observe live animals, collect aquatic creatures, take measurements using scientific equipment, or play games.
  

  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.

  The inside section of the class will be mixed-age learning  - with participants in their family groups.

  In general, for the outside portion of the class, students will be grouped by age to allow for age-appropriate topic exploration (parents will stay with the younger age-group to assist).

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Homeschool Fridays - Phenology Series - PM

  • When
    02/11/2022
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
    5

  Registration is closed

  Ages 4-12

  Our Winter/Spring homeschool series focuses on “phenology” - nature’s calendar. It is the study of seasonal changes in plant and animal life-cycles such as date flowers begin to bloom or frogs start singing in the spring. Month to month, we will make and record weather observations and check in with the plants and animals at Flag Ponds Park - watching watching winter change to spring then summer.

  Please register by 2/2/22 to attend

  Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

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

  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.

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  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. Depending on the topic, students may observe live animals, collect aquatic creatures, take measurements using scientific equipment, or play games.
  

  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.

  The inside section of the class will be mixed-age learning  - with participants in their family groups.

  In general, for the outside portion of the class, students will be grouped by age to allow for age-appropriate topic exploration (parents will stay with the younger age-group to assist).

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Animal Sweethearts

  • When
    02/12/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
  • Spaces left
    5

  Registration is closed

  Families, Adults are required if under 16

  This will be a family oriented program to learn about how all the different animals care for one another. How long do animal families stay together and how do they find their true love? Come join a naturalist at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp to explore the loving side of animals just in time for Valentine's Day!

  Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by February 5.

  Fee is per family

  Program Fee

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  Naturalist in charge: Tori Hall

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Maple Sugarin' Time - Session B

  • When
    02/13/2022
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Kings Landing Park
  • Spaces left
    7

  Registration is closed

  All ages and families, adult supervision required.

  Join the Naturalist to learn the process of tapping Maple trees to collect sap that can be boiled into delicious syrup. We will have an overview of the process and history of Maple "sugaring", then visit the our local Maple trees to get a first-hand opportunity to learn this simple skill. After we visit our trees, warm up by an outdoor campfire and roast a marshmallow.  Program will be all outside, so dress for the weather.

  Advanced Reservations are required.  No walk ins allowed.

  Naturalist in Charge: Jessy Oberright

  Location: Kings Landing Park

  Registration Deadline: February 7, 2022

  
  

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  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

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• Help Take Care of the Animals

  • When
    02/19/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
  • Spaces left
    5

  Registration is closed

  Ages 6-9 with an adult

  Your children will have fun helping the naturalist take care of the nature center's live animals while being able to see them up-close. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

  Naturalist in charge: Kim Curren

  Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Reservations are required by February 16

  Program Fees: Free for Society members

  $8 per family for nonmembers

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Maple Sugarin' Time - Session C

  • When
    02/20/2022
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Kings Landing Park
  • Spaces left
    7

  Registration is closed

  All ages and families, adult supervision required.

  Join the Naturalist to learn the process of tapping Maple trees to collect sap that can be boiled into delicious syrup. We will have an overview of the process and history of Maple "sugaring", then visit the our local Maple trees to get a first-hand opportunity to learn this simple skill. After we visit our trees, warm up by an outdoor campfire and roast a marshmallow.  Program will be all outside, so dress for the weather.

  Advanced Reservations are required.  No walk ins allowed.

  Naturalist in Charge: Jessy Oberright

  Location: Kings Landing Park

  MEMBERS - no charge,  NON-MEMBERS $8/ family

  Registration Deadline: February 14 , 2022

  
  

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  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

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• Marvelous Mammals

  • When
    02/25/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
    5

  Registration is closed

  Ages 3 - 5, Adults are required

  What makes a mammal a mammal? Where can you find them? What do mammals do in the winter? These are all amazing questions that will be explored in this fun naturalist led program!

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

  Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by February 18.

  Fee is per family

  Program Fee

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  Naturalist in charge: Tori Hall

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Homeschool Fridays - Phenology Series - AM

  • When
    03/04/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
    5

  Registration is closed

  Ages 4-12

  Our Winter/Spring homeschool series focuses on “phenology” - nature’s calendar. It is the study of seasonal changes in plant and animal life-cycles such as date flowers begin to bloom or frogs start singing in the spring. Month to month, we will make and record weather observations and check in with the plants and animals at Flag Ponds Park - watching watching winter change to spring then summer.

  Please register by 2/1/22 to attend

  Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

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

  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.

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  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. Depending on the topic, students may observe live animals, collect aquatic creatures, take measurements using scientific equipment, or play games.
  

  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.

  The inside section of the class will be mixed-age learning  - with participants in their family groups.

  In general, for the outside portion of the class, students will be grouped by age to allow for age-appropriate topic exploration (parents will stay with the younger age-group to assist).

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Homeschool Fridays - Phenology Series - PM

  • When
    03/04/2022
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Flag Ponds Nature Park
  • Spaces left
    5

  Registration is closed

  Ages 4-12

  Our Winter/Spring homeschool series focuses on “phenology” - nature’s calendar. It is the study of seasonal changes in plant and animal life-cycles such as date flowers begin to bloom or frogs start singing in the spring. Month to month, we will make and record weather observations and check in with the plants and animals at Flag Ponds Park - watching watching winter change to spring then summer.

  Please register by 2/25/22 to attend

  Naturalist in charge: Tania Gale

  Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

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

  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.

  Free for Society members
  $8 per family for nonmembers

  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. Depending on the topic, students may observe live animals, collect aquatic creatures, take measurements using scientific equipment, or play games.
  

  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.

  The inside section of the class will be mixed-age learning  - with participants in their family groups.

  In general, for the outside portion of the class, students will be grouped by age to allow for age-appropriate topic exploration (parents will stay with the younger age-group to assist).

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

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• Help Take Care of the Animals

  • When
    03/19/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
  • Spaces left
    5

  Registration is closed

  Ages 6-9 with an adult

  Your children will have fun helping the naturalist take care of the nature center's live animals while being able to see them up-close. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

  Naturalist in charge: Kim Curren

  Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Reservations are required by March 16

  Program Fees: Free for Society members

  $8 per family for nonmembers

  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 is 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, to if under 18 a parent, to complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

  
  

  
  

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• Life Under Logs

  • When
    03/22/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
  • Spaces left
    6

  Registration is closed

  Ages 3 - 5 years. Adult participation is required.

  Worms, bugs, and grubs! So many things to see under logs in the woods. Join us for a wooded walk checking out life under logs. Terrain is not suitable for strollers.

  Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

  Advanced Reservations are required. No walk ins allowed.

  Naturalist in Charge: Amy Werking

  Registration Deadline: March 20, 2022

  
  

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  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 complete a participant waiver.

  Please download and complete the waiver prior to the program. You may complete it online and email to CypressSwamp@CalvertCountyMD.gov, or print it and bring to  the program.  The waiver needs to be completed for each in-person program.

  Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

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