Homeschool Science in Nature: Bugging Out
Bug out to the gardens as we explore the small critters that are such an important part of our ecosystem. Students will learn about life cycles, classifications, and what they …
Create a Wildlife Resort in Your Own Backyard
Create a thriving wildlife sanctuary right in your own backyard. This inspiring session will show you simple, practical ways to support birds, pollinators, beneficial insects, and other helpful creatures in …
“Paint Like a Butterfly” w/ Jean Brinton-Jaecks
Join artist and gardener Jean Brinton-Jaecks for a talk about her painted memoir and journal chronicling her pollinator garden, Paint Like a Butterfly. Inspired by her parent’s dedication to sustainable organic …
Pollinator-Friendly Gardening Workshop
Join us for a special spring afternoon workshop on the Paca House Terrace, presented in partnership with our friends at Homestead Gardens. Pollinators such as bees and butterflies play a vital role …
Homeschool Lunch and Learn
Don’t miss this Homeschool Lunch and Learn! Join us for a special educational presentation just for homeschoolers! Did you know that some of Maryland’s butterflies are disappearing? Join us to …
Autumn Food Forest Walk
Learn to identify delicious, nutritious wild edible plants and graze your way through the permaculture gardens during this 60-minute farm tour. We will enjoy autumn berries, figs, raspberries, and more …
Planting with Purpose
Don’t miss Planting with Purpose! In a time of rapidly declining insect populations, native plants offer a powerful way for gardeners to make a positive impact—right in their own backyards. …
Bug Ball
Get ready to buzz, flutter, and wiggle at the Bug Ball! Preschoolers will explore the wonderful world of insects through engaging, bug-themed activities, including movement, stories, and crafts. Celebrate our …
Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime
Don’t miss Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime! They’ll be reading “The Bug Collector” by Alex Griffiths. After George visits the Museum of Wildlife with Grandad, all he can think about is …