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SUMMARY:Lake Kittamaqundi
DESCRIPTION:Limit 10 people. Register with the leader Lily Saul\, ljsaul604@gmail.com. More information about site at Lake Kittamaqundi. \n\nReservations required
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/lake-kittamaqundi-2/
LOCATION:Lake Kittamaqundi\, 10275 Little Patuxent Pkwy\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
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SUMMARY:Patapsco Scrubland
DESCRIPTION:Meet at 735 River Road (up long drive take right-hand split & park by house).\nStarting 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 also be able to view Felicia’s Chimney Swift tower. Facilities available. (Resceduled from May 23.) \nLeader – Felicia Lovelett\, c5nest@gmail.com
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/patapsco-scrubland-2/
LOCATION:Patapsco Scrubland\, 735 River Road\, Sykesville\, MD\, 21784\, United States
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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
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T140000
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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
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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/
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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/
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T123000
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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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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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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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