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.

Previous programs

Previous field trips

Meeting and Field Trip Information

CANCELLED – Turf Valley Resort

Tyrf Valley Golf Road Turf Valley Golf Road, Ellicott City, MD, United States

From Rt 40 take Turf Valley Road to left on Turf Valley Golf Road. Park in the small lot on the left as you turn onto Turf Moderate walking along […]

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 […]

Hot Spots for Red Knots

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.  […]

Young Birder Walk at Sharp’s at Waterford Farm

Waterford Flats 4003 Jennings Chapel Road, Bookville, MD

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 […]

Pollinator Fest

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

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

Butterfly Walk at Howard County Conservancy

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

Join the Howard County Bird Club's butterfly walk by registering at the Howard County Conservancy: June Weekend Butterfly Walk - Howard County Conservancy

Butterfly Walk at Howard County Conservancy

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

Join the Howard County Bird Club's butterfly walk by registering at the Howard County Conservancy: June 24 Weekday Butterfly Walk - Howard County Conservancy

Visit New Cliff Swallow Colony on Stephens Road

Park along South Eternal Springs 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 […]

Butterfly Walk at Howard County Conservancy

Join the Howard County Bird Club's butterfly walk by registering at the Howard County Conservancy: July 12 Weekend Butterfly Walk - Howard County Conservancy

Butterfly Walk at Howard County Conservancy

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

Join the Howard County Bird Club's butterfly walk when registration opens by registering at the Howard County Conservancy: July 23 Weekday Butterfly Walk - Howard County Conservancy

Butterfly Walk at Howard County Conservancy

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

Join the Howard County Bird Club's butterfly walk when registration opens by registering at the Howard County Conservancy: August 9 Weekend Butterfly Walk - Howard County Conservancy