Events

Beaver Valley

Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, 21234

Saturday, May 4 at 1 PM to 3 PM Beaver Valley – Ages 10+. Cromwell Valley has beavers from time to time. Join us at the […]

World Pollinators

Sherwood House Entrance, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road, Baltimore, MD, 21234

Join Dr. Jody Johnson to learn about the examples of pollinators (bees, beetles, butterflies, flies, bats, birds, lizards, rodents and even large animals) – and the […]

Mother’s Day Tea

Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, 21234

Saturday, May 11 at 1 PM to 3 PM Mother’s Day Tea – Ages 8+. Celebrate the mom in your life by sharing Mother Earth’s tea. […]

Visit the Nature Center Day!

Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, 21234

Sunday, May 12 at 10 AM to 3 PM Visit the Nature Center Day! – All Ages. Visit the Nature Center, enjoy the exhibits, visit with […]

The Atlatl

Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, 21234

Saturday, May 18 at 1 PM to 3 PM The Atlatl – Ages 18+. Learn about mankind’s most ancient hunting tools. Make this throwing device plus […]

Edible Plants

Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, 21234

Sunday, May 19 at 10 AM to 12 PM Edible Plants – Ages 14+. Wild plants tend to be more nutritious and flavorful than grocery plants. […]

Who’s Awake? Family Night Hike

Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, 21234

Friday, May 24 at 8 PM to 9:30 PM Who’s Awake? Family Night Hike – All Ages. Let’s explore some of our park’s habitats at night […]

Corn and Dog Roast

Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, 21234

Saturday, May 25 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Corn and Dog Roast – Ages 5+. Join us for some fun and food. We’ll show you […]

Dandelions

Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, 21234

Sunday, May 26 at 11 AM to 12:30 PM Dandelions – All Ages. One of the most common “weeds” is actually edible, has antibiotic properties, and […]

Beetle and Bug Buddies

Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, 21234

Saturday, June 1 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Beetle and Bug Buddies – Ages 4-10. The ladybug is not a bug at all! It’s a […]

Cavity Nesters

Willow Grove Nature Center, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, 21234

Sunday, June 2 at 10 AM to 12:00 PM Cavity Nesters – Ages 12+. Did you know some birds, such as owls, swallows, even ducks live […]

Tulip Tree Bark Baskets

Primitive Technology Lab at Willow Grove, 2176 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, 21234, United States

Saturday, June 8 at 1 PM to 3 PM Tulip Tree Bark Baskets – Ages 14+. Indigenous peoples from all over the planet found clever ways […]