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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

Managed Deer Hunts in Howard County Parks and Open Space 2025-2026

  • Centennial Park

    Centennial Park (West) 4651 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City, MD

    Use the west end parking lot. Easy walking around the lake on a paved path where there are views of the lake with waterfowl expected. Facilities available. Limited to 10 people. Register with the leader, Lily Saul, ljsaul604@gmail.com Reservations required Good for beginning birders Handicapped accessible

  • Start Your Year List

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

    Meet in the parking lot. Easy walking on woodland trails. May plan to bird several different locations to find as many species as possible. The one day of the year where every bird is new! Facilities available. Leader – Kurt Schwarz, krschwa1@verizon.net

  • Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

    All day trip leaving from Howard County. Plan to stop at the Choptank River Bridge for ducks and coffee. Bring lunch and drinks. Dress warmly, Entrance fee, Duck Stamp, Senior Pass or Military I.D. required. We will carpool. Limit 15 people. Contact leader Kurt Schwarz, krschwa1@verizon.net Reservations required Good for beginning birders

  • Kevin Heffernan 2025 Howard County Butterfly Survey

    Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD

    For the eighth year in a row, Kevin Heffernan will update us on the status of butterflies in Howard County. Kevin is the co-chair of the Howard County, Maryland, Butterfly Survey. He is a Past President of the Howard County Bird Club. He is encouraging the planting of native pollinator gardens as part of the […]

  • Centennial Park

    Centennial Park (South) 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD, United States

    Meet at the boat ramp, accessed from the South Entrance. This trip will hopefully focus on waterfowl. Limit 10 people. Register with the leader – Lily Saul, ljsaul604@gmail.com Reservations required Good for Beginning Birder Wheelchair accessible  

  • Young Birder Winter Walk at Centennial Park Boat Ramp

    Centennial Park (South) 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD, United States

    Meet at the Centennial Park boat ramp parking lot for meet and greet Young birders briefly meet and greet in the parking lot at 8:00 am, then move on to bird the lake. Main targets are waterfowl and winter songbirds. Easy walking on paved paths. Bring water and snacks. Loaner binoculars are available. Facilities are available. Leaders: Vitus and Roshan Registration: […]

  • Wingspan at WBU Columbia

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

    Wingspan Event at Wild Birds Unlimited, Columbia Join your friends at another Wingspan festival. Use the Wingspan Game Night Signup Genius form to get more details and to sign up!

  • Bird Trivia Night in Timonium

    Diamondback Brewery 9490 Deereco Road, Timonium, MD, United States

    Bird Trivia Night in Timonium Have a fun time and test your bird knowledge by attending! The Timonium store of Wild Birds Unlimited is sponsoring a Bird Trivia Night, and a couple of the HCBC members will be assisting. To participate in this event. Call (410) 561-1215 for details and reservations. It is held at […]

  • Lake Elkhorn

    Lake Elkhorn 7244 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, Maryland, United States

    Meet at Dockside Parking lot. Easy walking along the lake and to Foerbay Pond. Waterfowl, sparrows and winter finches are possible. The lake can turn up interesting surprises. No facilities Leader – David Sandler, detout65@gmail.com  Good for Beginning Birders Wheelchair accessible

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