Mondays, January 4 thru February 22, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Explore and discover the natural world around us during the winter season through sensory activities, songs, movement and a short hike. Ages: 2 & 3 (w/parent); 4 & 5 (parent not required to stay) Fee: $30.00/child
To register or for additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
Little ones and their parents play and learn in the natural world. Stories, songs, simple crafts and discovery outings will highlight each day's theme. This program is for ages 0 – 4 and the fee is $30/child. Times: Session I - 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.; Session II - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
To register or for additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville, MD
Eden Mill Nature Center will be offering this 3-week program for ages 6-12. The fee for the 3-week program is $24 for members with $20 for siblings or $30 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.
Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville, MD
Eden Mill Nature Center is proud to offer “Tiny Wonders.” What do preschoolers wonder about? Let us answer their questions on topics of high interest for 2-5 year olds. A former teacher works to cultivate a child’s natural curiosity through stories, music, crafts, movement and dramatic play. The fee for each date is $8 per member and $6 per member sibling or $10 per non-member. Pre-registration is required.
To register or for additional information, please call 410.836.3050.
Harford Community College, Edgewood Hall, Room 132, 401 Thomas Run Rd., Bel Air, MD
Featured Speakers: Judge William O. Carr, Chief Judge Third District Court Theodore Hart, Juvenile Master, Harford County
Meet Judge Carr, second longest serving judge in Harford County history. Judge Carr helped to create Juvenile Drug Court as a way to help juveniles get on the right path. He also started the Juvenile Justice Council as a way to address child welfare issues. Theodore Hart oversees implementation in the Third District Court.
Sponsored by: The League of Women Voters of Harford County The Political Awareness Association of Harford Community College The Paralegal Student Association
Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville, MD
Eden Mill Nature Center is proud to offer “Nature Storytime”. All are welcome who enjoy children’s literature. Join us for a children’s story and craft related to a theme about nature. Families are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the program. We request only donations toward the craft for this program. Pre-registration is required.
Presented by: Susquehanna Symphony Chamber Orchestra No Tickets Required! Monetary Donations accepted -- Lutheran World Relief
Guest artists: Linda Molina, Violin; Devonna Rowe, Soprano; Emma Zyriek, Soprano
Program: Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 Beethoven - Romance in F Major for violin and orchestra Mozart - Parto, Parto from "La Clemenza di Tito" Still - Songs Zyriek - I Choose the Mountain Burns - Remembrance Other works TBA.
Non-Perishable food items also accepted for local food pantry.
Let’s go tracking at Bosely and see who is awake. Learn to read the signs of animals up and about in winter, and how they survive the cold. This program is for families and the fee is $2/person or $5/family.
To register or for additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Story time with a nature twist! Come listen to some stories, learn new songs and move like the animals. Topic: Beavers. Drop in program - no fee - no registration - all ages!
For additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Join the Naturalist and her wee one to explore our wintry world through stories, songs, live animals and outdoor exploration. This program is for ages 0 - 4 and the fee is $2.
To register or for additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon - Pontoon Boat Pier
Enjoy a Friday night campfire of roasted hot dogs with all the fixins while surrounded by winter's beauty. This program is for all ages and the fee is $5/person or $15/family (limit 5/family).
To register or for additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville, MD
Eden Mill Nature Center will be offering a family Valentine party (all ages welcome). The fee for members is $6 per child and non-members is $9 per child. We’ll read a story, craft and decorate heart shaped cookies. Pre-registration is required.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Harford County seems to be experiencing explosive population growth - and not just with humans. So, we need your help to determine if the deer population of Leight Park is a healthy size. Join us and get the scoop on poop as we conduct pellet (deer scat) counts out on the trails to determine how many deer call us home. This program is for ages 16 to Adult.
To register or for additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Make your own candy and card, decorate a container with pressed flowers, pack up the candy, tie it up with a ribbon, and you've got a hand-crafted Valentine's gift ready to go. This program is for ages 7 to Adult, 7-12 w/adult and the fee is $5/person.
To register or for additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
Learn about making maple syrup on Ladew's Nature Walk. Identify maples in winter, collect sap and learn process of boiling it into syrup. The program concludes with treats of syrup, candy, and mini-pancakes. Ages 4 & up; $5/child; $8/senior; $10/adult. Registration Required.
For additional information or to registration, please call 410-557-9570, ext. 226
or Email: spedrick@ladewgardens.com
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Bring all your Valentines for a visit that will include "sweets for the sweet" and a Valentine craft. This program is for ages Valentines of all ages and donations will be gratefully accepted.
To register or for additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville, MD
Eden Mill Nature Center is proud to offer “Nature Storytime”. All are welcome who enjoy children’s literature. Join us for a children’s story and craft related to a theme about nature. Families are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the program. We request only donations toward the craft for this program. Pre-registration is required.
Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville, MD
Eden Mill Nature Center encourages you to join us in this field study program, learn how to answer these questions and more through a process called INFERENTIAL CLASSIFICATION. Gain the ability to determine the ENVIRONMENTAL LIFESTYLE of an animal. Learn the three forms of classifications: CARNIVORE, HERBIVORE, and OMNIVORE. and how to apply them to our collection of bones. Learn how DENTENTION, JAWS, NASAL CAVITIES, ORBITS, ZYGOMATIC ARCHES, and the CRANIUM all help to determine the ENVIRONMENTAL LIFESTYLE of an animal. Plenty of Hands on with skulls. Cost: Members: $25 Non-members: $30. Pre-registration required.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Take a look at several types of maps as we study the topography of Leight Park, and hike to ground-truth those maps. This program is for ages 8 - 12 and the fee is $4.
To register or for additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Come watch our turtles, fish and snakes eat as you learn more about these fascinating creatures. Drop in program - No registration - no fee - all ages!
For additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Knowing how to tie a few types of knots is a great skill for making life a little easier. Learn some basic knots and what they are used for. Plenty of practice opportunity! Great program for scouts. This program is for ages 8 - 14 and the fee is $2.
To register or for additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville, MD
Eden Mill Nature Center is proud to offer “Tiny Wonders.” What do preschoolers wonder about? Let us answer their questions on topics of high interest for 2-5 year olds. A former teacher works to cultivate a child’s natural curiosity through stories, music, crafts, movement and dramatic play. The fee for each date is $8 per member and $6 per member sibling or $10 per non-member. Pre-registration is required.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Join us for exciting hands-on chemistry and environmental science fun, guided by guest scientists from the local community. Topics vary by month. Hurry! Space is limited. Topic: Harry Potter Potions Lab. This program is for ages 10 - 12 or 5th to 7th grade and the fee is $3.
To register or for additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville, MD
Eden Mill Nature Center’s Junior Naturalist program offers “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” for ages 6-9. How can we make changes at home to help the earth and all of the wildlife found within? Parents do not attend these sessions. Fee: $5/Member or $8/Non-Member. Pre-Registration IS required.
Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville, MD
The Piedmont Learning Center at Eden Mill Nature Center will be offering this course for ages 12 and older. The fee for the course is $12.00 for members or $14.00 for non-members. The honeybee provides the necessary pollination to support approximately one third of our diet. Delve into the secret world of the honeybee first-hand in this introductory course. As a student, you will learn about the honeybee itself, the hierarchy and habits within a colony, and an introduction to the art of beekeeping. A general handout will be provided for note-taking. Follow-up courses will be offered for an in-depth look at the processes of beekeeping. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Learn to identify the fish found in Otter Point Creek and the Bush River. To test your knowledge, we'll use icings to do biologically accurate decorating of fish cookies, and then munch down your favorites. (This would be a great warm-up for the "Hooked on Fishing" clinic coming in April!) This program is for ages 7 - 12 and the fee is $3.
To register or for additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Learn how to use a compass while negotiating a scavenger hunt in and out of the Center - warm treats will be the reward. This program is for ages All, under 12 w/adult and the fee is $4/person or $8/family.
To register or for additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Become a part of the volunteer team of invasive plant removers and native plant restorers. Learn why non-native invasive plants are a threat to our ecosystem, how to identify problem plants, and removal and restoration strategies. Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves, and work gloves for field work in the Reserve each meeting date. Participants receive an “Invasinators” T shirt. This free program is for ages 14 – Adult.
To register or for additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
County Parents Magazine has announced that it will be hosting its 8th annual County Parents Camp & Education Fair on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at the The John Carroll High School in Bel Air, MD from 11am to 4pm. This free, fun-filled event will feature a variety of exhibitors that offer summer activities and camps from around the region and is designed to be a great resource for families. Families can find out and sign up for programs specializing in sports, academics, education, science and nature, and the arts. There will also be fun children’s entertainment, demonstrations, prizes and giveaways. We'll be showcasing the largest collection of camps, schools, summer activities under one roof ... so this will be the place to be!
For additional information, please call 410-893-1511
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Learn what submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is, why it is important to the Bay, and how you can help restore bay grasses. In this free workshop for volunteers, you will be given instruction, equipment, and plant material to grow SAV in your home. Then, join us this spring to plant the SAV in Otter Point Creek. No experience necessary. This program is for ages 6 - Adult, 6-15 w/adult.
To register or for additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Learn the truth about these mysterious creatures and what makes them special. Stories, games, crafts, and "up close" time to better understand our legless friends. This program is for ages 7 - 12 and the fee is $3.
To register or for additional information, please call 410.612.1688.
BUY LOCAL! - Harford County Farmers' Markets offer fresh local fruits and vegetables in season, plus meats, cheeses, ice cream, honey, jam, flowers, plants, and much more.
For additional information, please call 410.692.0403
Corner of Route 24 & Boulton Street (Kelly Fields Parking Lot)
BUY LOCAL! - Harford County Farmers' Markets offer fresh local fruits and vegetables in season, plus meats, cheeses, ice cream, honey, jam, flowers, plants, and much more.....
For additional information, please call 410.692.0403
Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville, MD
NEW! Join us EVERY Wednesday at 3:00pm in the nature center to feed our critters. Take a turn feeding one of the turtles or fish! The snakes may need some exercise and handling time as well! There is no fee for this program. Open to everyone :) Space is limited so PreRegistration is Required.
To register or for additional information, please call 410.836.3050.
Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville, MD
For those of you who like to take a step back in time, Eden Mill is the sight that can't be missed. For more than 200 years old, the mill was hailed as the most significant grist mills in Harford County MD. Filled with milling equipment and displays along with a vintage turn of the century power plant, Eden Mill is a must see experience for all ages.
Please call Eden Mill at 410-836-3050 in advance to confirm.
A collection of furniture, artwork, china, artifacts and other items of domestic life are exhibited. Built in 1788, the house reflects the prosperous lifestyle of the influential merchant and landowner after whom it is named. Sponsored by the Historical Society of Harford County, Inc.
For additional information please call 410.838.1213.
March through December - Open for tours Sunday from 1pm - 4pm
Liriodendron Mansion, 502 Gordon Street, Bel Air
Liriodendron is open for touring March through December. The home is closed for touring January - February but remains available for rental. The office remains open.
For additional information, please call 410.836.2061
Every other Thursdays: 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13, and 5/27 at 11am
Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville, MD
Eden Mill Nature Center is proud to offer “Nature Storytime”. All are welcome who enjoy children’s literature. Join us for a children’s story and craft related to a theme about nature. Families are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the program. We request only donations toward the craft for this program. Pre-registration is required.
Every Wednesday at 3pm, from April through October
Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville, MD
Join us in the nature center to feed our critters. Take a turn feeding one of the turtles or fish and watch the snakes eat their lunch! There is no fee for this program. Space is limited so pre-registration is required!
Third Tuesday of every month April - October at 4:30pm
Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville, MD
Join our head beekeeper, Cybil Preston, as she demonstrates hive maintenance and answers questions you may have concerning honeybees, crop management, pests and disease, as well as the importance of honeybees. There is no registration or fee for this demonstration. Meet on the paved pathway next to the Honeybee hives by the red barn!
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, May 1 through September 30, as available; 5:45-8pm
Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd. Pylesville, MD
Reservations are now being taken for Eden Mill Nature Center’s Twilight Family Canoe Trips! These trips help acquaint the paddlers with the natural surroundings on Deer Creek. Exploration of the environment, both the land and the water, is enhanced by the use of canoes to travel along Deer Creek. During these excursions, environmental education and interpretation are provided by the naturalist accompanying the group. Basic paddling instruction is provided before the trip. Canoes, paddles, and personal floatation devices (lifejackets) are provided. All trips originate and end at the Eden Mill Nature Center. The cost is $8.00 per person for non-members / $5.00 per for members. Small groups can be accommodated. Pre-Registration IS required.
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Harford Transit buses will NOT be available.
