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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.
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Managed Deer Hunts in Howard County Parks and Open Space 2025-2026
The trip will be limited to a total of 12 people, 4 cars. Carpooling is mandatory. We will visit Delaware, along the shore of the Delaware River and Delaware Bay. The tentative itinerary is Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Dupont Nature Center, Slaughter Beach, and the Broadkill impoundment at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. This […]
Meet at the farm parking area, through the barns on the right. Moderate walk over grassland and farm roads. There are three ponds that are good for shorebirds. Wear sunscreen, insect repellent, and appropriate footwear. Loaner binoculars will be available. Young birders must be accompanied by an adult. Registration: RSVP to Chen Chiu at chiuchen@gmail.com before the event. Leaders […]
Once again the Howard County Conservancy is having a Pollinator Fest and butterfly walk. Register with the Howard County Conservancy: Pollinator Fest - Howard County Conservancy
Join the Howard County Bird Club's butterfly walk by registering at the Howard County Conservancy: June Weekend Butterfly Walk - Howard County Conservancy
Join the Howard County Bird Club's butterfly walk by registering at the Howard County Conservancy: June 24 Weekday Butterfly Walk - Howard County Conservancy
Park along South Eternal Rings Drive off of Stephens Road, near intersection with Ironleaf Trail. 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 an eye-level colony […]
Mission BBQ Ellicott City 3410 Plumtree Dr, Ellicott City, MD 4 Tables of 5. Limit of 20 players. Waitlist after that.; click the link on the page to "contact me" to ask for wait list. Please click the link to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084AACAD2EA0FC1-57205297-wingspan Jaime Eikenberg
Join the Howard County Bird Club's butterfly walk by registering at the Howard County Conservancy: July 12 Weekend Butterfly Walk - Howard County Conservancy
The Howard County Bird Club is holding a true butterfly identification class for people who are inexperienced about butterflies and are interested in learning more. (Skippers are not included in this class.) The goal of the class is to provide you the tools to identify true butterflies on your own. The class should take about an hour, The class will […]
Tour the grounds with members of HCBC and visit the farm store later if you wish. Leaders: Gregg Petersen (sig29@aol.com), Val Swan, & Megan Bolcar. Link if you wish to register (optional): Bird Watching Walking Tour with Howard County Bird Club – Mary's Land Farm
Limit of 25 players. Click for more details and to sign up! July Wingspan Sign-up Registration required