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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.
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, […]
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
Limit 10 people. Register with the leader Lily Saul, ljsaul604@gmail.com. More information about site at Lake Kittamaqundi. Reservations required
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 […]
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 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
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 […]
Rain date of Wednesday June 10. Royal, Common, Forster’s, and maybe other terns, Black Skimmers, pelicans and much more. There is a fee for the boat ride of $100 which includes the tip. The fee will need to be paid in advance to secure your reservation. There is a limit of 25 people. We will […]
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 […]
Park along South Eternal Rings Drive off of Stephens Road, near intersection with Ironleaf Trail (39.13242998020882, -76.84676592393559). Cancelled in case of rain. Good for beginning, as well as more experienced, birders. Great potential for photographs. Easy walking on sidewalks and powerline gravel roads; stout shoes advised; less than 0.5 mile. A rare opportunity to visit […]
Class at 9:30 a.m., walk at 11:00 a.m. Join experts from the Howard County Bird Club for a morning all about butterflies! Start indoors with a beginner-friendly butterfly identification class covering key features, common local species, and simple techniques to help you recognize butterflies in the field. Then participate in a guided walk around our […]
Park on the street at the Font Hill Dr. entrance (3520 Font Hill Dr.). No facilities. Limit 10 people. Register with the tour leader Lily Saul, ljsaul604@gmail.com Good for beginning birders Handicapped accessible