Natural History Society of Maryland

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  • Science Inspires Art – Art Inspires Science (Virtual)

    (MD) (Natural History Society of Maryland) Researchers utilize a biochemical technique called clearing and staining to create skeletal images of vertebrates. This makes biological specimens transparent while simultaneously highlighting specific structures. Dr. Noah Bressman blends this scientific technique, photography, and digital effects to highlight the beauty within fish anatomy. He will discuss how he makes his unique neon skeletons, major ...

    Free – $5

  • Winter Waterfowl Cruise

    Patuxent River Park Pavilion and Camp Ground, 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

    (MD) (Natural History Society of Maryland) Don your downiest coat and channel duck resilience on this cruise to find wintering waterfowl on the Patuxent River. We will be on the lookout for bufflehead, canvasback, ruddy duck, greater and lesser scaup, common goldeneye, ring-necked duck, wood duck, American wigeon, black duck, common loon, American coot, dunlin, and horned lark. Alex Pellegrini, ...

    $25 – $35

  • Lep Club Winter Cocoon Hike

    Bee Tree Preserve Parkton, MD, United States

    (MD) (Natural History Society of Maryland) Join us for a walk in the woods led by Lep Club member Eric Warner, learn how to find cocoons in nature and how to identify the moth based on the cocoon. Tips for identifying host plants in winter will also be covered, specifically for cecropia, promethea and polyphemus moths as we explore the ...

  • Caterpillars in Winter (Virtual)

    (MD) (Natural History Society of Maryland) Insects are exothermic. External forces control their internal temperatures. So what happens in winter? How do insects make it through to spring? In this very special Must Learn Thursday, we learn from two experts, Dr. Mike Raupp and Dr. Max Ferlauto. Each will share information on the strategies insects employ and what we can do to ensure they ...

    Free – $5

  • Jelly Fungi and Lookalikes (Virtual)

    (MD) (Natural History Society of Maryland) From translucent blobs to coral-like clusters, jelly fungi are among the most visually striking and biologically fascinating organisms found on Maryland’s forest floor. These gelatinous decomposers come in a spectrum of colors—bright orange, inky black, creamy white—and textures that range from rubbery cushions to toothy caps. Often mistaken for slime molds or cup fungi, ...

    Free – $5