Sep. 17, 5 p.m., $ Join community members and leaders at the 19th annual Wine in the Garden, Beer in the Barn to celebrate and support the environmental and preservation programs of the Howard County Conservancy. Stroll through the garden enjoying fine wine, craft beer and nonalcoholic refreshments. Sample delicious food from local restaurants and […]
Sept. 23, 5 to 7 p.m./$ Walk along Conservancy trails to the woodland campfire ring as the birds sing their evening songs. Gather 'round the crackling fire for legends, songs and activities about the equinox, then roast marshmallows and enjoy s’mores. Stroll back to the Conservancy’s front meadow in time to watch the sun set […]
Sept, 26, 9:30 a.m., FREE 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 join leaders on a guided walk around the Conservancy’s Mt. […]
Sept. 26/10 & 11 a.m./Free The Brown family farmhouse is a time capsule of architecture and family history. Join members of the Howard County Conservancy’s history team for a tour of the 1800s farmhouse and learn about the history of Mt. Pleasant! Space is limited. The 45-minute tours are free, but registration is required. Designed […]
Oct. 3, 11:30 a.m./FREE Join us for jazz on an autumn afternoon in the Bob & Janine Grossman Amphitheater. Bring your own lunch and enjoy a relaxing picnic in the John L. Clark Native Plant Garden while listening to a jazz quintet, High Caliber, playing America's jazz standards. All ages welcome! Photo by Ken Ackman […]
Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the event. If a program is canceled by the Conservancy, participants will be notified and offered a refund. All other program fees are non-refundable and support educational programs at the Conservancy. Organized groups may not be able to be accommodated at our free programs. Please contact the Conservancy about scheduling a separate program for your group.
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