Spring 1998

Fair Hill Environmental Foundation, Inc.

Vol. 9 No. 1

Nature Center Home Page

March for Parks

Volunteer Program

Spring Events

Summer Day Camp

FHNRA Events

Tails Out of School

Membership Campaign

Center Open on Weekends

Habitats Community

Trail Spinners Donation

Wish List

Spring Events

DNR Night Hike

Friday, April 3, 7:30 p.m.

Meet at covered bridge parking lot for this Ranger-led night hike.

Free Admission
Call (410) 398-1246 for more information.


Wildflower Walk

Saturday, April 4, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Teacher/naturalist Doris Andersen will show off Fair Hill's spring flowering plants on an easy walk along Nature Center trails.

$2.00 member/$3.00 non-member
Call (410) 398-4909 to register.


Informal History of Fair Hill

Sunday, April 5, 1:30 p.m.

Join Nature Center Director Karen Aspinwall for a slide lecture on the history of Fair Hill, as we know it from historical research and anectdotes of visitors who have shared their past experiences with us.

Free Admission
Call (410) 398-4909 to register.


Volunteer Opportunities

Sunday, April 5, 2:30 p.m.

Meet our new volunteer coordinator, Sylvia Barkafski, and learn how you can meet new friends, learn more about our local environment, and help the Nature Center fulfill its mission by volunteering a little time according to your own interests. Help get our volunteer program off to a good start!

Free Admission
Call (410) 398-4909 to register.


March for Parks

Sunday, April 19, 1 to 4 p.m.

We're looking for more hikers, bikers and equestrians! Show your support for the Fair Hill Nature Center by joining us for this special fund raising event. For more info check here.

$10.00 registration fee/minimum pledge
Call (410) 398-4909 to register.


Ranger Round-up

Saturday, April 25, 1 to 2 p.m.

We've rounded up the Fair Hill park rangers for you to meet! Find out what it's like to be a park ranger and how they protect the natural resources of Fair Hill. You may even be introduced to some of our local wildlife!

Free Admission
Call (410) 398-4909 to register.


Exploring a Wetland

Saturday, May 16, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Take a close look at our fresh water wetland and find out what makes this habitat so important. Collect and identify critters, dissect a cattail, and look through a microscope to find the begining of a pond foodchain. Wear old clothes and shoes. Boots and equipment provided.

$2.00 member/$3.00 non-member
Call (410) 398-4909 to register.


Reptiles & Amphibians

Saturday, June 13, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Learn about common reptiles and amphibians of Fair Hill and meet a few with the help of herpetology expert and Foundation Board member Bob Willmann.

$2.00 member/$3.00 non-member
Call (410) 398-4909 to register.

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Date Last Modified: 3/16/98