CALENDAR

What about cancellations?

Meetings at the Robinson Nature Center are cancelled if the Howard County Government has announced government buildings are closed and will not open for the day. For other venues where a Howard County Bird Club (HCBC) event was scheduled, the cancellation will be posted on the front page of the HCBC website in a banner headline and on the website calendar. Field Trips and Workshops may be cancelled at the discretion of the leader and announced in advance when possible. The cancellation will be posted on the front page of the HCBC website in a banner headline and on the website calendar.

Meeting and Field Trip Information

Previous programs

Previous field trips

  • RESCHEDULED to June 6 — Patapsco Scrubland

    Patapsco Scrubland 735 River Road, Sykesville, MD, United States

    Meet at 735 River Road (up long drive take right-hand split & park by house). Starting in the scrubland, we’ll look for warblers, vireos, thrushes, and other edge species. Depending on conditions, we may continue into the woods. Moderate to possibly difficult walking: steep trails with several stream crossings, so wear appropriate footwear. We will […]

  • Linganore Creek Sanctuary, Frederick County

    Meet at the West Friendship park-and-ride on the west side of Rt. 32 just north of Interstate 70 Come and walk the 125 acres of what is slated to become the 11th MOS sanctuary and the only one of size in Central Maryland. Expect warblers, chats, red-headed woodpeckers, and birds of the open fields such […]

  • Delaware Shorebird Hotspots

    An all-day trip to shorebird hotspots along the Delaware Bay in Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware. Specific locations to be selected based on reported birds at the time - but may include Port Mahon, Ted Harvey Conservation Area, DuPont Nature Center and nearby Marvel Salt Marsh Preserve, and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Expect hot, […]

  • Birding Unplugged (no Merlin Bird ID, no eBird)

    MPEA Southwind Circle

    Meet at the South Wind Trailhead portion of MPEA Join us for a restorative, low-tech birding field trip focused on sharpening your own eyes and ears. We’ll leave the apps behind—no Merlin Bird ID, no eBird—and immerse ourselves in careful observation, field marks, behavior, and birdsong. This is a chance to slow down, tune in, […]

  • Wingspan Game Night at WBU Columbia

    Wild Birds Unlimited 6955 F, Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD, United States

    Location: Wild Birds Unlimited Columbia 6955 F Oakland Mills Rd 4:30 PM sharp to 8pm The store is opening its doors just for us, so please don’t be a late-bird! Link for registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084AACAD2EA0FC1-63490462-maywingspan

  • Lake Kittamaqundi

    Lake Kittamaqundi 10275 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD, United States

    Limit 10 people. Register with the leader Lily Saul, ljsaul604@gmail.com. More information about site at Lake Kittamaqundi. Reservations required

  • Patapsco Scrubland

    Patapsco Scrubland 735 River Road, Sykesville, MD, United States

    Meet at 735 River Road (up long drive take right-hand split & park by house). Starting in the scrubland, we’ll look for warblers, vireos, thrushes, and other edge species. Depending on conditions, we may continue into the woods. Moderate to possibly difficult walking: steep trails with several stream crossings, so wear appropriate footwear. We will […]

  • Young Birder Summer Walk at Howard County Conservancy

    Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD

    Meet at the Howard County Conservancy parking lot (39.315424, -76.875559) at 7:30 am for meet and greet (Facilities are available). Registration: RSVP to Chen Chiu via HCyoungbirders@gmail.com Leaders: Vitus and Roshan

  • Patapsco Valley State Park/Patapsco Heritage Beginner Bird Walk

    Patapsco Valley State Park/Patapsco Heritage Beginner Bird Walk with Bonnie Ott as part of "Beyond the Trail National Trails Day Event. The walk is from 10 a.m-12 p.m . $3 entrance fee to the park. Location: Patapsco Valley State Park - McKeldin Area Ranger Station Shelter 576 11676 Marriottsville Rd Marriottsville, MD 21104  

  • Pollinator Fest

    Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD

    Join us to celebrate and meet your favorite pollinators! Learn about bees, butterflies, birds, moths and more at informative stations. Meet members of different local environmental groups and learn about their activities. Meet live insects and our rescue animals if you choose. Make insect-themed crafts, and enjoy live music, hands-on, pollinator-themed activities and games, book […]

  • Discover Hopewell Meadow

    Celebrate Pollinator Week with Columbia Association. The Howard County Bird Club will host a bird and butterfly table. Free native plant and seed giveaways Citizen Science opportunities with Discover Hopewell BioBlitz Guided nature walks Tabling activities with local experts Family-friendly activities Join Friends of Hopewell Meadow CA Bee Sustainable For more information visit https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/friends-of-hopewell-meadow   […]