Fun with the Sun
The sun is out and ready to play! Join our playdate to make a suncatcher craft, draw with sidewalk chalk, and learn how to use the light of the sun …
Berries and Greens Farm Tour
Learn to identify delicious, nutritious wild edible plants and graze your way through the permaculture gardens, including berries and herbs during this 60-minute farm tour. We will get to enjoy …
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 …
Kids to Parks Day
Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day with us! 🌿☀️ Spend the day outdoors enjoying nature activities, sports, trail hikes, story times, and more. Saturday, May 16 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. …
Strauss: An Alpine Symphony Matinee
The orchestra invites the audience to hear the call of the wild—the natural world—through music shaped by wind, light, the abundance of nature, and the passage of time. The concert …
Art in the Garden: Irises
Enjoy a relaxing watercolor workshop inspired by the beauty of irises at Homestead Gardens. Led by local watercolorist and teacher Em Campbell, this beginner-friendly class welcomes all skill levels and …
Children’s Nature-Informed Therapy
Children’s Nature-Informed Therapy is a quarterly program designed to help kids express emotions and honor loved ones through creative and outdoor experiences. This program is led by certified nature-informed therapist …
THIS LAND Exhibition: Opening Reception
Join us at Willow Gallery at Quiet Waters Park for the opening reception of the THIS LAND Exhibition! It’s happening on April 12, 2026 at 1:30 pm. Join us for an evening celebrating the work …
Pollinator’s Garden Talk at Wyrd Bookstore
Join avid gardener, artist, and author Jean Brinton Jaecks for a lovely discussion about creating a pollinator friendly garden. Just in time for spring, let’s dig into great ideas and …
Scenic Rivers Winter Walk
Join Scenic Rivers Land Trust and Certified Forest Therapy Guide Laura Armstrong Falvey of Chesapeake Nature Connection for a contemplative walk through the conserved trails of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s …