Research Projects

If you are interested in helping with any of these hands-on projects, please visit the Volunteer page for more details of how to become a Calvert Steward.

Consider supporting our Research Projects with a donation.

Bird Studies

Bluebird Nest Box Monitoring
M.A.P.S. Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (Bird Banding)
Prothonotary Warbler Nest Box Monitoring
Kestrel Nest Box Monitoring
Barn Owl Nest Box Monitoring
Wood Duck Nest Box Monitoring
Saw-whet Owl Banding

Horseshoe Crab Surveys

Project Description

Reptiles & Amphibians

Salamander Population Study
- Project and Volunteer Description (pdf)

Plants

Orchid Conservation
Mistletoe Sightings (submit in Google Maps)
Habitat Survey & Floristics Study (summary of data from 2014)

Insects

Native Bee Survey

Water Quality (in development)

Help out with other projects throughout Southern Maryland

Bald Eagle Nest Watch, sponsored by the Maryland Bird Conservation initiative

Calvert Nature Society is dedicated to the protection and preservation of Calvert County’s natural heritage and the creation of an environmentally literate and aware community. We provide opportunities for appreciation and understanding of our natural world through our outreach initiatives and in support of the mission of the Calvert County Natural Resources Division. The Society is a 501(c)3 organization.

Mailing address: PO Box 122, Port Republic, MD 20676. info@calvertparks.org