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Marshy Point Nature Center

Baltimore County's Pristine Waterfront Nature Center
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Osprey Nest Cam

The eggs have hatched! Come see our new Marshy Point residents.
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FEATURED EVENTS VIEW ALL →
- Nature Center Update
  
  Face coverings are required for ALL visitors (2 years old and older). The nature center is open daily, from 9 am to 5 pm, except for the following holidays: Fri. December 24 .. Sat. December 25 .. Fri. December 31 .. Sat. January 1 (2022) .. Mon. January 17 (2022) .. On these dates, the […]
  
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- Holiday Party
  
  Saturday, December 4, 2021 10 am to 4 pm At Marshy Point Decorate the Nature Center, sing carols, enjoy baked goods and hot chocolate, and make a wreath or ornament to celebrate the holidays. Open to the public; costs for activities vary. Hope to see you there!
  
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- Pre-K Nature (not drop-in)
  
  Introduce your little ones to nature’s wonders while enjoying stories, crafts, games, songs, and outdoor activities together. Pre-K Nature meets once a month in the Summer, on Mondays from 11 am to 12 noon. $5 per child. This is NOT a drop-in program at this time. Advanced registration is required, with a maximum of 25 […]
  
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- Nature Storytime
  
  Join a naturalist for a story and a short hike. Recommended for ages 5 and under. $2 per child. This program is held on Wednesdays from 11-11:45 am. There is no Nature Storytime program on December 22nd, December 29th, and January 5th.
  
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LATEST NEWS
- Winter Cattails and Calendar
  - By MPNCC
  - On December 1, 2021
  Posted In News
  
  Marshy Point’s Winter program and event calendar (covering December 2021 to February 2022) is now available online. Check it out! We hope you will join us for some fun and educational programs! The Winter issue of our newsletter, Cattails, is also available.
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NATURALIST’S NOTES VIEW ALL →
- Hooded Mergansers: Crested Divers
  - By Ben Porter
  - On February 16, 2021
  Posted In Naturalist's Notes
  
  The cold months bring a variety of waterfowl to Dundee Creek and the surrounding Upper Chesapeake Bay, but one of the most recognizable is the hooded merganser. Surprisingly though, hooded mergansers are year-round residents in our area. Only during the Winter do they leave their more secluded and solitary fresh-water Summer homes to form flocks […]
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