Winter 2013

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2013 Winter/Spring Events (March flyer) (April flyer)
If Pre-registration is required,
call the Center at (410) 398-4909 to insure a spot before paying for your tickets.
Please also notify the Center if you need to cancel.
 

Nature Center programs are great for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, families and organizations such as Scout groups. Family memberships and organization memberships are available for $30. Scout groups and other youth organizations over 12 members are $50.

Summer Camp registation is open
(registration form)
though the following camps are already filled:

Week 1 A Little Water Works
Week 2 A Summer Critters
Week 3 Explore Fair Hill


Completed Events

Thursday Speaker Series (flyer)

Every Thursday evening at 6:30 PM, 630 Tawes Drive, Elkton, MD. starting Feb 21, 2013

Registration required. To attend these free lectures call 410-398-4909 or email fairhillnature@verizon.net

2/21/2013

Renewable Energy Fact and Fiction- Paul E. Hughes

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2/28/2013

Geothermal- Kirk Brumfield & Hank Duus

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3/7/2013

Rare Plants and Special places in Fair Hill - David Francis

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3/14/2013

From Tap to Toilet: People are a part of the Water Cycle - Karen Aspinwalll

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3/21/2013

Basics of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases - Dr. Ron Hamlen

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3/28/2013

Rockin' Reptiles and Awesome Amphibians - Jeffrey Popp

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4/4/2013

Your weather, your way - Dr. Del Levia

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4/11/2013

Bee Keeping - Cole Wertz

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4/18/2013

Grassland songbirds and Landscape ecology - Jessica Shahan

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4/25/2013

Edible Landscapes - Art "Woody" Carter

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5/2/2013

Geological Evolution of N.E. Cecil County- Dr. Tim Bryant

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Bluebird Houses

Saturday, March 2, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Hear about the dangers faced by these beautiful native birds. Build a bluebird house to lure a pair to your own backyard.
Space Limited to 25 (SOLD OUT)

Non-member tickets: $4.00

Members: free

Cost to build a bluebird house: $8.00 for members and non members

Pre-registration and Pre-payment are required for this event. No refunds will be made.

Non-member fees and all bluebird house materials must be prepaid through PayPal. All member registration, please call to reserve a spot.

bluebirds

Maple Sugaring

Saturday, March 2, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Boil up a taste of real maple syrup from Fair Hill trees. Learn about the history of maple sugaring in America, how to "do it yourself", then enjoy some pancakes and maple sugar candies!

Non-Member tickets: $5
Members: free

Pre-registration and Pre-payment are required for this event. No refunds will be made.

Call to reserve your spot and pay now using PayPal or a credit card (PayPal account not required)!

To make your payment, please click here.

maple sugar
 

Trail Days

Saturday, March 23, 9:00am - 1:00pm

It's time to clean the trails and get ready for spring hiking! Bring gloves. We will meet at the Nature Center and finish up at noon for grilled hot dogs and treats!

trail days

Frog Frenzy

Friday, April 12, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

SOLD OUT

Members free/Non-members $4.00
Ages 3 and up

Bring your family (and a flashlight!) on a hike to locate the singing frogs!
We will meet at the Nature Center and finish up with a bonfire,hot chocolate (Please bring your own travel cup), roasted hot dogs and marshmallows.

 

Frog Frenzy

Wildflower Walk

Saturday, April 13, 10:00am - 11:30pm

Members free/Non-Members $4.00
Ages 8 and up

Enjoy a spring morning hike through the forest to identify beautiful wildflowers.

Bring a camera!

 

wildflower walk

Fair Hill Point to Point

Sunday, April 21

Spend a day watching the "Sport of Kings"

Enjoy the great outdoors of Fair Hill watching Live Racing, Kids Activity Center, Live Band, Shopping, Face Painting and so much more!

Gates Open at 10:00am

For more information on this race please visit

www.fairhillp2p.com

POINT TO PONT