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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T073000
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SUMMARY:Young Birder Summer Walk at Howard County Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Howard County Conservancy parking lot (39.315424\, -76.875559) at 7:30 am for meet and greet (Facilities are available). \nRegistration: RSVP to Chen Chiu via HCyoungbirders@gmail.com \nLeaders: Vitus and Roshan
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/young-birder-summer-walk-at-howard-county-conservancy/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20260428T165550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T165550Z
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SUMMARY:Patapsco Valley State Park/Patapsco Heritage Beginner Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Patapsco Valley State Park/Patapsco Heritage Beginner Bird Walk with Bonnie Ott as part of “Beyond the Trail National Trails Day Event. \nThe walk is from 10 a.m-12 p.m . $3 entrance fee to the park. \nLocation:\nPatapsco Valley State Park – McKeldin Area\nRanger Station Shelter 576\n11676 Marriottsville Rd\nMarriottsville\, MD 21104 \n 
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/patapsco-valley-state-park-patapsco-heritage-beginner-bird-walk/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T211528Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Fest
DESCRIPTION: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 giveaways and more! Register at the Howard County Conservancy  https://howardnature.org/event/pollinator-fest-2026/. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/pollinator-fest/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20260403T193859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T194202Z
UID:45953-1780905600-1780921800@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Tern Raft in Worcester County
DESCRIPTION:Rain date of Wednesday June 10. \nRoyal\, Common\, Forster’s\, and maybe other terns\, Black Skimmers\, pelicans and much more. \nThere 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 set up a carpool location in Howard County for those who wish to carpool. \nEveryone will meet at the West Ocean City Harbor.  There is plenty of free parking there.  Then\, a boat ride south down to South Point and then the tern raft.   That takes around an hour to ride down\, we will pass the flats near Castaways\, a great birding spot\, and along the waterway between Assateague and South Point.  When we ride out to the Tern raft\, we generally will not stay more than 30 minutes in order to protect the chicks and be sure everyone is fed\, etc.  We can get pretty close\, but they won’t want us there too long.   \nWe can add a lunch too by Assateague Outfitters if you choose as well.  They can meet us at South Point Boat ramp and we can eat the boxed lunches for the ride back.  They have a good assortment of options that we could send out prior.  If you don’t want that option\, that is fine too.  Generally\, the cost is around $20 with tip per lunch which offers a sandwich\, chips\, water\, and a big cookie.   \nTo reserve a spot\, contact Joe Hanfman at auk1844@gmail.com You will then receive details of how to pay for the boat. \n\nSuitable for less experienced birders.\nReservations required.
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/tern-raft-in-worcester-county/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20260422T172124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T172124Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Hopewell Meadow
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pollinator Week with Columbia Association.\nThe Howard County Bird Club will host a bird and butterfly table. \n\nFree native plant and seed giveaways\nCitizen Science opportunities with Discover Hopewell BioBlitz\nGuided nature walks\nTabling activities with local experts\nFamily-friendly activities\nJoin Friends of Hopewell Meadow\nCA Bee Sustainable\n\nFor more information visit https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/friends-of-hopewell-meadow \n  \nHopewell Park\n9210 Curtis Drive\nColumbia\, MD 21045
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/discover-hopewell-meadow/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20260522T230427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T011919Z
UID:46452-1781690400-1781695800@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Visit to  Cliff Swallow Colony on Stephens Road.
DESCRIPTION:Park along South Eternal Rings Drive off of Stephens Road\, near intersection with Ironleaf Trail (39.13242998020882\, -76.84676592393559).\nCancelled 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.\nA rare opportunity to visit an eye-level colony and see a variety of other powerline species. Learn some fascinating aspects of this handsome species’ life history along with information about its expansion within Howard County.\nContact leader Sue Muller to sign up:  howard@mdbirds.org
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/visit-cliff-swallow-colony-on-stephens-road/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20260510T140744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T142238Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Class and Walk
DESCRIPTION:Class at 9:30 a.m.\, walk at 11:00 a.m. \nJoin 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 Mt. Pleasant trails and gardens to apply the butterfly identification tips and tricks you just learned about. Our native plant and pollinator gardens are bursting with flowers that attract butterflies for you to observe. \nDetails:  \n\nPlease remember to dress for the weather and bring your reusable water bottle.\nThis is beginning level walk for adults and interested children over 8 years old (accompanied by an adult).\nThough dogs on leash are permitted on our grounds\, please refrain from bringing your pet on this hike.\n\nFree / Space limited \nRegister at Howard Nature (not yet posted)
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/butterfly-class-and-walk/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T093000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20260122T011240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T022759Z
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SUMMARY:Font Hill Wetland Park
DESCRIPTION:Park on the street at the Font Hill Dr. entrance (3520 Font Hill Dr.).\nNo facilities. Limit 10 people. Register with the tour leader Lily Saul\, ljsaul604@gmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/font-hill-wetland-park-2/
LOCATION:Font Hill Wetland Park\, 3520 Font Hill Drive\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T093000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20260406T233328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T122417Z
UID:45996-1782113400-1782120600@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Font Hill Wetland Park
DESCRIPTION:Park on the street at the Font Hill Dr. entrance (3520 Font Hill Dr.).\nNo facilities. Limit 10 people. Register with the tour leader Lily Saul\, ljsaul604@gmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/font-hill-wetland-park/
LOCATION:Font Hill Wetland Park\, 3520 Font Hill Drive\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20260510T141040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T142844Z
UID:46380-1783420200-1783427400@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a guided walk around our Mt. Pleasant trails and gardens to apply the butterfly identification tips and tricks you just learned about. Our native plant and pollinator gardens are bursting with flowers that attract butterflies for you to observe. \nDetails:  \n\nPlease remember to dress for the weather and bring your reusable water bottle.\nThis is beginning level walk for adults and interested children over 8 years old (accompanied by an adult).\nThough dogs on leash are permitted on our grounds\, please refrain from bringing your pet on this hike.\n\nFree / Space limited \nRegister at Howard Nature
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/butterfly-walk/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T093000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20260403T194501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T220736Z
UID:45958-1784273400-1784280600@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Meadowbrook Park
DESCRIPTION:Facilities available \nLimit 10 people. Register with the trip leader Lily Saul\, ljsaul604@gmail.com \n\nSuitable for less experienced birders.\nReservations required.
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/meadowbrook/
LOCATION:Meadowbook Park\, 5001 Meadowbrook Lane\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21043\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20260510T141335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T141335Z
UID:46382-1784971800-1784982600@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Butterfly Class and Walk
DESCRIPTION:Class at 9:30 a.m.\, walk at 11:00 a.m. \nJoin 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 Mt. Pleasant trails and gardens to apply the butterfly identification tips and tricks you just learned about. Our native plant and pollinator gardens are bursting with flowers that attract butterflies for you to observe. \nDetails:  \n\nPlease remember to dress for the weather and bring your reusable water bottle.\nThis is beginning level walk for adults and interested children over 8 years old (accompanied by an adult).\nThough dogs on leash are permitted on our grounds\, please refrain from bringing your pet on this hike.\n\nFree / Space limited \nRegister at Howard Nature
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/butterfly-class-and-walk-2/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20260510T141528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T141559Z
UID:46384-1785839400-1785846600@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a guided walk around our Mt. Pleasant trails and gardens to apply the butterfly identification tips and tricks you just learned about. Our native plant and pollinator gardens are bursting with flowers that attract butterflies for you to observe. \nDetails:  \n\nPlease remember to dress for the weather and bring your reusable water bottle.\nThis is beginning level walk for adults and interested children over 8 years old (accompanied by an adult).\nThough dogs on leash are permitted on our grounds\, please refrain from bringing your pet on this hike.\n\nFree / Space limited \nRegister at Howard Nature
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/butterfly-walk-2/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20260510T141754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T141754Z
UID:46386-1787391000-1787401800@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Butterfly Class and Walk
DESCRIPTION:Class at 9:30 a.m.\, walk at 11:00 a.m. \nJoin 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 Mt. Pleasant trails and gardens to apply the butterfly identification tips and tricks you just learned about. Our native plant and pollinator gardens are bursting with flowers that attract butterflies for you to observe. \nDetails:  \n\nPlease remember to dress for the weather and bring your reusable water bottle.\nThis is beginning level walk for adults and interested children over 8 years old (accompanied by an adult).\nThough dogs on leash are permitted on our grounds\, please refrain from bringing your pet on this hike.\n\nFree / Space limited \nRegister at Howard Nature
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/butterfly-class-and-walk-3/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20251001T232512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T194503Z
UID:42774-1789068600-1789074000@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Tales from the Maryland Woods by Brian Smith
DESCRIPTION:Watch for details
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/howard-county-bird-club-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20260511T162514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T162612Z
UID:46392-1789200000-1789214400@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Waterford Farm
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the farm parking area\, through the barns on the right. Moderate walking over crop stubble\, farm roads and paths on this working farm.  Fields with crop residue\, extensive woodlands\, Cattail Creek and floodplain\, three ponds and five shallow waterfowl impoundments make for diverse habitats and good birding opportunities. Knee-high waterproof footwear required for part of the walk. Port-a-pots available. Leader – Wes Earp\, wesandsue@gmail.com
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/20260912waterfordfarm/
LOCATION:Waterford Farm\, 4003 Jennings Chapel Road\, Brookville\, MD\, 20833
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T235900
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20251001T232526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T232923Z
UID:42775-1789776000-1789862340@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Fall Count
DESCRIPTION:Watch for details
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/fall-count-2/
LOCATION:MD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20260510T142001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T142001Z
UID:46388-1789810200-1789821000@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a guided walk around our Mt. Pleasant trails and gardens to apply the butterfly identification tips and tricks you just learned about. Our native plant and pollinator gardens are bursting with flowers that attract butterflies for you to observe. \nDetails:  \n\nPlease remember to dress for the weather and bring your reusable water bottle.\nThis is beginning level walk for adults and interested children over 8 years old (accompanied by an adult).\nThough dogs on leash are permitted on our grounds\, please refrain from bringing your pet on this hike.\n\nFree / Space limited \nRegister at Howard Nature
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/butterfly-walk-3/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20251001T232527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T232527Z
UID:42776-1790278200-1790278200@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:HCBC Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/hcbc-board-meeting-14/
LOCATION:MD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20260227T021433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T021433Z
UID:45568-1790294400-1790553599@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:MOS Convention in Salisbury
DESCRIPTION:Watch for details.
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/mos-convention-in-salisbury/
LOCATION:MD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20251001T232527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T194737Z
UID:42777-1791487800-1791493200@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Menhaden-Osprey Demise on Chesapeake Bay by Barnett Rattner
DESCRIPTION:Watch for details
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/howard-county-bird-club-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20251001T232527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T232527Z
UID:42778-1792697400-1792697400@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:HCBC Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/hcbc-board-meeting-15/
LOCATION:MD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20251001T232527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T194701Z
UID:42779-1794511800-1794517200@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Birding in New Zealand by Kurt Schwarz
DESCRIPTION:Watch for details
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/howard-county-bird-club-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20251001T232542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T232542Z
UID:42780-1796326200-1796326200@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:HCBC Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/hcbc-board-meeting-16/
LOCATION:MD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093305
CREATED:20251001T232542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T194627Z
UID:42781-1796931000-1796936400@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Marshes for Tomorrow by David Curson
DESCRIPTION:Watch for details
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/howard-county-bird-club-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044
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