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In this workshop, you'll learn how to use iNaturalist to photograph and map your observations in a few easy steps. You'll learn about the various projects that can use your observation, how to verify other observations, and other basic features of th...

We need volunteers to answer questions and provide resources to the visitors. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers over 18 may be subject to a background check. **** The Maryland Osprey & Nature Festival is a community fam...

We need volunteers to answer questions and provide resources to the visitors. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers over 18 may be subject to a background check. **** The Maryland Osprey & Nature Festival is a community fam...

Volunteers can use this to practice how to Respond to Shifts

A maximum number of six volunteers will be needed to help with the upkeep of the King's Landing Park butterfly garden at Tom Wisner Hall in Huntingtown. Schedule: Plan to come out at least once a month (Tuesdays or Thursdays for now) beginning in Ap...

Please note: This project is on hold until Battle Creek Nature Center reopens later this year.Learn more about local native plants and the animals that use them while you help staff to maintain the trails and gardens around Battle Creek Nature Center...

Learn to teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and how they fit in to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.  Prior to responding to the Terrapins CHESPAX teaching volunteer opportunity, all new volunteers must underg...

Teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and their importance in the Chesapeake Bay area.  All Terrapins programs are held at Flag Ponds Nature Park.  Volunteer shift is approximately from 9:15-1:45.  We ask t...

New and returning barn owl nest box monitors are invited to our yearly volunteer meeting to review the nest box protocols. This training is required for new volunteers who want to help monitor the boxes. We will review the activities for 2022 inclu...

Learn to teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and how they fit in to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.  Prior to responding to the Terrapins CHESPAX teaching volunteer opportunity, all new volunteers must underg...

Teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and their importance in the Chesapeake Bay area.  All Terrapins programs are held at Flag Ponds Nature Park.  Volunteer shift is approximately from 9:15-1:45.  We ask t...

Assist a naturalist in teaching Homeschoolers ages 4-12.  Generally about half the program is inside and half the program is outside. These groups require training beyond our general training for a CHESPAX program and have a different theme each mo...

Teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and their importance in the Chesapeake Bay area.  All Terrapins programs are held at Flag Ponds Nature Park.  Volunteer shift is approximately from 9:15-1:45.  We ask t...

Interested in finding out what it takes to join our team of volunteer educators?  Contact Tania.gale@calvertcountymd.gov for more info - then register for a new volunteer orientation.  It generally takes about an hour and will help you to decide if...

Teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and their importance in the Chesapeake Bay area.  All Terrapins programs are held at Flag Ponds Nature Park.  Volunteer shift is approximately from 9:15-1:45.  We ask t...

A maximum number of six volunteers will be needed to help with the upkeep of the King's Landing Park butterfly garden at Tom Wisner Hall in Huntingtown. Schedule: Plan to come out at least once a month (Tuesdays or Thursdays for now) beginning in Ap...

Learn to teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and how they fit in to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.  Prior to responding to the Terrapins CHESPAX teaching volunteer opportunity, all new volunteers must underg...

Learn to teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and how they fit in to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.  Prior to responding to the Terrapins CHESPAX teaching volunteer opportunity, all new volunteers must underg...

Teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and their importance in the Chesapeake Bay area.  All Terrapins programs are held at Flag Ponds Nature Park.  Volunteer shift is approximately from 9:15-1:45.  We ask t...

Teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and their importance in the Chesapeake Bay area.  All Terrapins programs are held at Flag Ponds Nature Park.  Volunteer shift is approximately from 9:15-1:45.  We ask t...

Learn to teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and how they fit in to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.  Prior to responding to the Terrapins CHESPAX teaching volunteer opportunity, all new volunteers must underg...

Learn to teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and how they fit in to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.  Prior to responding to the Terrapins CHESPAX teaching volunteer opportunity, all new volunteers must underg...

Teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and their importance in the Chesapeake Bay area.  All Terrapins programs are held at Flag Ponds Nature Park.  Volunteer shift is approximately from 9:15-1:45.  We ask t...

In this workshop, you'll learn how to use iNaturalist to photograph and map your observations in a few easy steps. You'll learn about the various projects that can use your observation, how to verify other observations, and other basic features of th...

Teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and their importance in the Chesapeake Bay area.  All Terrapins programs are held at Flag Ponds Nature Park.  Volunteer shift is approximately from 9:15-1:45.  We ask t...

Teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and their importance in the Chesapeake Bay area.  All Terrapins programs are held at Flag Ponds Nature Park.  Volunteer shift is approximately from 9:15-1:45.  We ask t...

A maximum number of six volunteers will be needed to help with the upkeep of the King's Landing Park butterfly garden at Tom Wisner Hall in Huntingtown. Schedule: Plan to come out at least once a month (Tuesdays or Thursdays for now) beginning in Ap...

Teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and their importance in the Chesapeake Bay area.  All Terrapins programs are held at Flag Ponds Nature Park.  Volunteer shift is approximately from 9:15-1:45.  We ask t...

Learn to teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and how they fit in to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.  Prior to responding to the Terrapins CHESPAX teaching volunteer opportunity, all new volunteers must underg...

A maximum number of six volunteers will be needed to help with the upkeep of the King's Landing Park butterfly garden at Tom Wisner Hall in Huntingtown. Schedule: Plan to come out at least once a month (Tuesdays or Thursdays for now) beginning in Ap...

UPDATE: This outing has been canceled due to rain. You are still encouraged to make observations individually.   It's time to make observations for the City Nature Challenge! We'll focus on the forest and floodplain of Ward Farm Nature Park. Come wi...

Having been around for some 250 million years dragonflies and damselflies, collectively called odonates, are some of the first winged insects on earth to fly. The ancient Celts called them 'big needle of wings', across the pond they are often referre...

Teach Calvert County's 3rd graders about the needs of diamond backed terrapins and their importance in the Chesapeake Bay area.  All Terrapins programs are held at Flag Ponds Nature Park.  Volunteer shift is approximately from 9:15-1:45.  We ask t...

It's time to make observations for the City Nature Challenge! We'll focus on the fields, forests and cypress swamps of the three parks along Grays Road. Come with a fully charge phone or camera. Bring snacks or lunch and a full water bottle. There ar...