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Birds of prey can be some of our most conspicuous birds, but also some of our most confusing to identify. Join us for a short presentation on how to identify some of the Eastern Shore’s common migrating raptors, and then venture into the field for some raptor-watching (and other birds too!). Cameras and binoculars are recommended! Sign up at https://pickeringcreek.org/programs/upcoming-programs/
Learn through play by reading, experimenting, and creating with hands-on science activities inspired by pizza!
Come learn about rockets and then build your own!
Public Star Party with HAL Observatory open and members’ telescopes set up in plaza and parking lot. Activities for kids.
Celebrate Earth Sciences Week by learning about the rocks and minerals of Maryland and how they are used.
Girl Scout Cadettes and Seniors will learn about robots, use software to program a robot, build a prototype using easily accessible materials, and showcase their creations to fellow Scouts for feedback. Cadettes will also build circuits while Seniors build a hydraulic arm.
The night is dark and full of bats! Join a biologist to learn about what makes these enigmatic and elusive mammals unique and how we can support Maryland’s native bats. This program is brought to us by the Maryland Wildlife and Heritage Service, Department of Natural Resources.
We’ll be hosting a special “Sidewalk Astronomy” open house, presented by SMAS!
Construct ramps, engineer marble runs, and conduct experiments to find out what rolls, what slides, and how to make things roll faster and further.
STEM activities changing Daily at our Makerspace table during branch hours. Ages 5-12
Learn the fundamentals of 3D creation in this two-day introduction to Blender.
Perfect for beginners, this class will guide you through the basics of navigating the interface, working with 3D objects, and creating your own simple models. Participants will explore the essential tools and techniques used in digital modeling, including transforming objects, editing shapes, applying materials, and setting up basic lighting and rendering.
Discover the underwater world of macroinvertebrates. See them up close and learn how they indicate stream health and what roles they play in stream ecology. NHSM volunteers will show participants how to catch and identify macroinvertebrates. Suitable for ages 6 and up. All equipment will be provided. Dress for the weather and prepare to get wet and muddy.
Macroinvertebrates are organisms that are large (macro) enough to be seen with the naked eye and lack a backbone (invertebrate). They inhabit all types of running waters, from fast-flowing mountain streams to slow-moving muddy rivers. Examples of aquatic macroinvertebrates include insects (in their adult, larval, or nymph forms), mollusks, crustaceans, and worms (Viklund, 2011).
Location – Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, Baltimore (exact meeting location will be provided upon registration)
Free, but please RSVP for planning purposes. Donations are accepted and much appreciated.
ABOUT Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park is one of the largest woodland parks in an East coast city, constituting a contiguous area of 1000 acres (400 hectares), 84% of which is forest. Envisioned as a “stream valley park” to protect Baltimore’s watersheds from overdevelopment and to preserve their natural habitats, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park today offers a rare opportunity for the public to explore a diverse natural environment characterized by stream valleys, ridge tops, and meadows; enjoy opportunities for active recreation; and experience historic structures from an earlier era.
Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, designated as part of the Baltimore National Heritage Area, is managed and maintained by the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, assisted and supported by volunteers of the Friends of Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park (FoGFLP).
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