March |
| Sat.,
March 1 |
Second Annual POPSICLE PLUNGE! |
| 12n-3pm |
Our biggest family FUNd-raising event of the year! Jump into the icy waters of the Gunpowder River to support environmental awareness and the educational mission of MPNC. Free games and family activities for all plungers and their supporters. Register ahead by calling our office or visiting www.marshypoint.org, or register on event day from 12 noon to 1:30pm during check-in. |
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| Thurs., March 6 |
Beekeeping Course |
| 7:30pm |
Marshy Point welcomes Steve McDaniel, President of the Maryland State Beekeepers Association, as he teaches the basics of this ancient skill. Class meets every Thursday evening in March. Hands-on learning day Saturday April 12. Register by calling 410-887-2817. |
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| Thurs., March 6 |
Photo Club Meeting |
| 7:30pm |
Learn tricks of the trade from like-minded artists- hobbyists and professionals of all ages and backgrounds welcome. Bring your camera and a recent favorite shot to show off for a judged contest! |
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Fri.,
March 7 |
First Fridays Family Movie Night |
| 7pm, $5/fam up to 3, $2pp |
Something bunny is going on. Wallace and Gromit star in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit! Drinks and healthy snacks (including carrots of course!) provided. |
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| Sat.,
March 8 |
Volunteer TLC (Trail and Landscape Crew) |
| 9am |
Volunteer to help improve our nature trails and learn about managing land naturally. All tools provided. Warm up with hot cocoa by the wood stove. Dress for the weather! Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Kids can also enjoy the 9am program. |
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| Sat.,
March 8 |
Build a Bird House |
| 9-11am, $5pp |
Bring a hammer and help us build wooden boxes for nesting blue birds. These boxes will be installed by students at our partnering Green Schools. Your $5 contribution will help us buy the materials. |
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| Sun., March 9 |
Second Sundays Bird Walk |
| 9am |
Explore the estuary and its shores with local birding experts. All ages and experience levels welcome. Binoculars provided. |
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| Sun., March 9 |
Frog Hop! |
| 2-4pm |
Hop with us to a nearby pond and explore the shallows in search of signs of the season's first peepers! |
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| Thurs., March 13 |
Kids Drop-in: Shamrock Shakes |
| 6-8pm, $2pp |
Try to find a four-leaf clover, and learn the history of shamrocks while sipping on a green milkshake made by you! |
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| Sat.,
March 15 |
Senior Fitness Hike Warm-up |
| 2-4pm |
Get a taste of our upcoming series of walks in the woods for the young at heart. Meet at Marshy Point and bring your water and walking shoes! Ages 55+ |
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| Sun., March 16 |
Root Beer Floats |
| 2-4pm |
Learn the history of this tasty beverage as you hike to find its ingredients, then make some to enjoy with your own root beer float! |
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| Tue., March 18 |
Council Speaker Series: Native Americans of the Chesapeake |
| 7:30pm |
Join John L. Seidel, Anthropologist from Washington College, to find out who Captain John Smith met on his voyages 400 years ago. All are welcome. Refreshments provided. |
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| Fri.,
March 21 |
Full Moon Night Hike: Worm Safari |
| 7:30pm, $2pp |
As the soil thaws from the winter months, worms wriggle out to play in the moonlight. Come with us on a nighttime adventure you won't soon forget. Campfire stories and s'mores to follow. Ages 6+. |
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| Sat.,
March 22 |
Evening Canoe Trip and Picnic |
| 7pm $25/boat, $10/indv. |
Pack a picnic supper to enjoy before shoving-off for a guided cruise as the moon rises over the marsh. Space is limited. |
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| Sat.,
March 29 |
Learning GPS |
| 2-4pm, $2pp |
Learn about GPS by coming "Geocaching" with us, and get a taste of our upcoming GPS course. No experience or special equipment is necessary to participate. Fun for families and folks of all ages. |
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| Sun., March 30 |
Family Tree Planting for Arbor Day |
| 2-4pm |
Watch Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax" and plant a tree with us here at Marshy Point. Seedlings will also be available to take home for a small donation. Space may be limited. |
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* Space may be limited. Advanced registration strongly recommended. Contact us M-F 9am-5pm at 410.877.2817 to inquire.
**Canoe trips: Space is limited. Limit two boats/family, payment must be received within three days of phone reservation. Contact us M-F 9am-5pm at 410.877.2817 to inquire.
- To maintain a family atmosphere, scout groups, home schools, and other organizations must make special arrangements for their own programs.
- Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- All events are rain or shine unless rain date is specified.
- Pets and fishing are not permitted at the park.
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April |
Wed.,
April 2 |
Photo Club Meeting |
| 7:30pm |
Learn tricks of the trade from like-minded artists- hobbyists and professionals of all ages and backgrounds welcome. Bring your camera and a recent favorite shot to show off for a judged contest! |
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Fri.,
April 4 |
First Fridays Family Movie Night: Bee Movie! |
| 7pm, $5/fam up to 3, $2pp |
Learn all about bees as a naturalist discusses what's fact and what's fiction in this fun family flick. Popcorn and drinks provided. |
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Sat.,
April 5, 12, & 19 |
GPS and Geocaching Course |
| 10am-12n, $30 |
CCBC Professor Steve Knox teaches GPS hands-on with geocaching, a "sport" in which latitude and longitude coordinates are used to navigate in a treasure-hunting game of hide and seek. We'll show you how to do it with your own GPS, or use one of ours. Ages 10 to adult. Meets Saturdays, April 5, 12, and 19. Call 410-887-2817 or download a registration form at www.marshypoint.org. |
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Sat.,
April 5 |
Flyfishing 101 |
| 2-4pm |
Master fly fisherman Wayne Grauer of the Cortland Line Company teaches the basics of fly casting along with its development as art and science. Bring a rod to cast or use a demo. All ages can learn. |
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Sun.,
April 6 |
Senior Fitness Hike: Wildflowers of Dundee Creek |
| 2-4pm |
Hike with a guide to witness the blossoming splendor of spring. We will make occasional stops to look close-up. Wear comfy shoes and bring water. Ages 55+ |
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Sun.,
April 6 |
Canoe Maintnence |
| 10-4pm |
Before retiring our old boats help us get the them ready for a proper sendoff. |
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Sat.,
April 12 |
Volunteer TLC (Trail and Landscape Crew) |
| 9am |
Volunteer to help improve our nature trails and learn about managing land naturally. All tools provided. Warm up with hot cocoa by the wood stove. Dress for the weather! Ages 12-17 require supervision. A separate program is available for all ages, also starting at 9am. |
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Sat.,
April 12 |
Kids Drop-in: Animal Crackers |
| 9-11am, $2pp |
Hear some of our favorite animal jokes while you decorate and munch on animal-shaped cookies. Then it's time to feed our exhibit animals their favorite foods! Ages 4-10. |
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Sun.,
April 13 |
Second Sundays Bird Walk |
| 9am |
Explore the estuary and its shores with local birding experts. All ages and experience levels welcome. Binoculars provided. |
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Tue.,
April 15 |
Council Speaker Series: "Living Green" |
| 7:30pm |
Sasha Bishton and Bart Merrick, educators for the National Estuarine Research Reserve system share their lively lecture revealing the truth about how humans affect planet Earth. Learn simple ways of living a greener lifestyle, and help restore the Bay. |
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Thurs.,
April 17 |
Kids Drop-in: Sounds of the Night |
| 6-8pm |
Learn to identify a variety of nocturnal animals by the sounds they make and meet a few up close and personal! Ages 4-12 |
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Sat.,
April 19 |
How Big am I? Exploring the Solar System |
| 2-4pm |
Basic math skills give you the incredible ability to see things from a whole new perspective. Explore our solar system as you navigate your way from right here on Planet Earth in this hands-on interactive outdoor activity. Ages 9 to adult. |
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Sun.,
April 20 |
Senior Fitness Hike: Springing Through the Trees |
| 2-4pm |
Most folks barely notice the trees we pass by. Enjoy a walk in the woods with a naturalist and identify some of these quiet giants to learn about their uses past and present. Ages 55+. |
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Tue.,
April 22 (Earth Day) |
Learning to Live Better: A Series of Motivating Films |
| 7:30pm |
Where do the Children Play? Children represent 20% of the world's population but 100% of its future. What's different from fifty years ago, and how can we make a positive impact on today's future? 12+ |
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Sat.,
April 26 |
Spring Festival |
| 10am-4pm |
Our annual celebration of the Bay, complete with canoe races, tree-hugging contests, live music, arts and crafts, boat tours, beekeeping exhibits, wood carvers, boat building demos, snakes, owls, fishing contests for kids, guided hikes, and more! Something for everyone! |
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* Space may be limited. Advanced registration strongly recommended. Contact us M-F 9am-5pm at 410.877.2817 to inquire.
**Canoe trips: Space is limited. Limit two boats/family, payment must be received within three days of phone reservation. Contact us M-F 9am-5pm at 410.877.2817 to inquire.
- To maintain a family atmosphere, scout groups, home schools, and other organizations must make special arrangements for their own programs.
- Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- All events are rain or shine unless rain date is specified.
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May |
| Fri.,May 2 |
First Fridays Movie Under the Stars: E.T. |
| 7pm, $5/fam up to 3, $2pp |
Enjoy the first of our outdoor films this season with the classic "E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial." Reeses Pieces and popcorn provided. Indoors in case of weather. |
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| Sat.,May 3 |
Weather Forecasting and Folklore |
| 2-4pm |
How do the behaviors of animals help us predict the weather? Find out why some of these old wives' tales really are true, and learn some of the more scientific ways of predicting the weather. |
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| Sun.,May 4 |
Canoe Fleet Christening Party |
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As thanks to those who have donated towards the purchase of our new canoes, the nature center Council will hold this invitation-only event to toast and christen the fleet as we take the boats for their first sojourn. |
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| Wed.,May 7, 14, 21, 28 |
Oceans for Youth: a SCUBA intro for kids |
| 7-8pm, $20pp |
Each Wednesday in May at Marshy Point, the professional dive instructors from Off the Wall SCUBA of Middle River will teach children ages 8-12 about the world's oceans and the impact we have on them. After the four evening sessions, kids have the option of trying SCUBA in the pool at Goucher College (an additional cost of $35 applies). To register, call Off the Wall SCUBA at 410-772-0595, or vist www.offthewallscuba.com |
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| Wed.,May 7 |
Photo Club Meeting |
| 7:30pm |
Learn tricks of the trade from like-minded artists- hobbyists and professionals of all ages and backgrounds welcome. Bring your camera and a recent favorite shot to show off for a judged contest! |
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| Sat.,May 10 |
Volunteer TLC (Trail and Landscape Crew) |
| 9am |
Volunteer to help improve our nature trails and learn about managing land naturally. All tools provided. Warm up with hot cocoa by the wood stove. Dress for the weather! Ages 12-17 require supervision. |
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| Sat.,May 10 |
Canoe Trip: Wood Duck Check-up |
| 10am-1pm |
How are our wood ducks doing this season? Get a chance to find out up close and personal as we survey their nests. Space limited. |
| $25/boat, $10/indv. |
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| Sun.,May 11 |
Mother's Day Picnic and Hike |
| 12n-2pm |
Pack a lunch and bring your mommy to the park for a family picnic. Then hike with a naturalist who will show you how bluebirds celebrate Mother's Day. All ages. |
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| Fri.,May 16 |
Canoe Trip: Under the Evening Moonlight |
| 7:30pm $25/boat, $10/indv |
Float along on sparkling moonlight with a naturalist as your guide to the sights and sounds of the marsh nightlife. Rain date May 17. |
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| Sat.,May 17 |
Strawberry Jammin' |
| 2-4pm |
Help measure, mash, and mix the ingredients in this hands-on cooking experience for kids. Ages 8+ |
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| Sun.,May 18 |
Herring Run |
| 10-4pm $5 |
Pack a lunch and join us for a guiided road trip to visit local herring runs and areas where these fish might find tounble with their migration routes. |
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| Tue.,May 20 |
Council Speaker Series: "John Smith's Chesapeake: State of the Bay in 1608" |
| 7:30pm |
Dr. Kent Mountford, marine scientist, Bay historian and sailor, will describe the Bay that John Smith discovered four hundred years ago. Refreshments provided.
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| Thurs.,May 22 |
Kids Ice Cream Social |
| 6-8pm |
Learn where ice cream comes from and try making some of our favorite recipes! All materials provided. Ages 4 to 12. |
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| Sat.,May 24 |
Family Hike: Children and Nature |
| 2-4pm |
Bring a child to walk with and enjoy hands-on learning stations along the way. Together, you'll investigate the great big and the little tiny parts of nature. All ages. |
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| Tue.,May 27 |
Learning to Live Better: A Series of Motivating Films |
| 7:30pm |
Two environmental propaganda films made in the late 30's by the US government became the first of their kind- Each explores the effects of an early agricultural explosion that still fuels our economy today. Does history repeat itself? How can we change for the better? |
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| Sat., May 31 |
Marshy Myth-busters: Snakes of Maryland |
| 2-4pm |
Did you know there are 27 species of snakes in our state? Do you know how many are venomous? Get the facts on these fascinating creatures. All ages. |
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* Space may be limited. Advanced registration strongly recommended. Contact us M-F 9am-5pm at 410.877.2817 to inquire.
**Canoe trips: Space is limited. Limit two boats/family, payment must be received within three days of phone reservation. Contact us M-F 9am-5pm at 410.877.2817 to inquire.
- To maintain a family atmosphere, scout groups, home schools, and other organizations must make special arrangements for their own programs.
- Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- All events are rain or shine unless rain date is specified.
- Pets and fishing are not permitted at the park.
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