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There’s always something going on at Carrie Murray Nature Center. Find nature fun for all ages.
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Pre-Registration is often requested. Please call (410) 396-0808
Full information about each event follows.
- Ongoing through Fall
- Art in the Park
- September 9, Owl Prowl : 8 pm—10 pm
- Saturday, September 17, Rock Swap : 12 pm—2 pm
- Saturday, September 24, 1st Annual Bug-A-Palooza: 10 am—3 pm
- Saturday, October 1: Recycled Treasures: 10 am—3 pm
- Saturday, October 8, Bug-a-Boo: 12 pm—2 pm
- Saturday, October 15, Nature Crafts: 10 am—3 pm
- Saturday, October 22, My Pets Get Bored: 12 pm—2 pm
- Saturday, October 22,
(Rain Day, October 29) Art-toberfest! - Saturday, November 5, Friend Raiser:
- Saturday, November 12, Recycled Treasures: 10 am—3 pm
- Friday, November 18, Owl Prowl: 6 pm—9 pm
- Saturday, November 19, Nature Crafts — Suet Making: 12 pm—2 pm
- Saturday, December 3: Pet Portraits with Santa Claus: 10 am—3 pm
- Saturday, December 10, Jingle Bugs: 12 pm—2 pm
- Saturday, December 17, Seasonal Story Telling: 12 pm—2 pm
Ongoing through Fall
Art in the Park
Come hike the trails around the Nature Center and the Nature Center grounds to see some of the many art installations that celebrate nature and creativity. All installations are by local artists and environmentalists. Installations will be on display throughout the fall.
Friday, September 9
Owl Prowl
8 pm—10 pm
Cost: $5/person
Take a hike with one of our naturalists and learn to spot owls at night. Enjoy a fire with marshmallow roasting while sipping on hot chocolate and learning about these beautiful birds. Please pre-register. No open toed shoes. No pets please.
Saturday, September 17
Rock Swap
12 pm—2 pm
Cost: $1/person
Join your fellow rock enthusiasts for an afternoon of rock and crystal swapping and stone identification. Learn about the properties and powers of your stones. Bring your knowledge, books, and enthusiasm. No pets please. Please pre-register.
Saturday, September 24
1st Annual Bug-A-Palooza
10 am—3 pm
Cost: $4/person
Come learn all about bugs; where they live, what they eat, and how they survive. Join our staff on a bug walk, and participate in cricket eating and bug crafts. No pets please.
Saturday, October 1
Recycled Treasures
10 am—3 pm
Cost: $1./person
Stop by the Nature Center any time between 10am and 3pm and make your own craft from recycled materials! While you’re here, check out all of our resident rescued animals. No pets please.
Saturday, October 8
Bug-a-Boo
12 pm—2 pm
Cost: $2/Children ages 5 and under, $4/everyone else.
Where do insects go in winter? Does something scare them away? Learn which insects winter over, which ones migrate—yes, migrate!— and which ones die off. This program will be concluded with a hike. No pets please. Please pre-register. No pets please.
Saturday, October 15
Nature Crafts
10 am—3 pm
Cost: $1./person
Stop by the Nature Center any time between 10am and 3pm and make crafts from natural materials collected around the park! While you’re here, check out all of our resident rescued animals. No pets please.
Saturday, October 22
My Pets Get Bored
12 pm—2 pm
Cost: $5./person
Want to learn more about keeping your pets happy and entertained? Then this is the program for you! Whether your pets are dogs, cats, birds, ferrets or frogs, they need stimulation and change. We will teach you what tricks and treats are best for your critter. All attendees will leave with a special treat!
Saturday, October 22
Rain Day, October 29
Art-toberfest!
The Friends of CMNC will host this program. Details to come later. Keep checking our website at www.carriemurraynaturecenter.org
Saturday, November
Friend Raiser
This program will be hosted by the Friends of CMNC. at the Crimea Mansion located at 1901 Eagle Drive. Details to come later. Keep checking our website at www.carriemurraynaturecenter.org
Saturday, November 12
Recycled Treasures
10 am—3 pm
Cost: $1./person
Stop by the Nature Center any time between 10am and 3pm and make your own craft from recycled materials! While you’re here, check out all of our resident rescued animals. No pets please.
Friday, November 18
Owl Prowl
6 pm—9 pm
Cost: $5./person
Take a hike with one of our naturalists and learn to spot owls at night. Enjoy a fire with marshmallow roasting while sipping on hot chocolate and learning about these beautiful birds. Please pre-register. No open toed shoes. No pets please.
Saturday, November 19
Nature Crafts — Suet Making
12 pm—2 pm
Cost: $1./person
Want to help the birds survive the winter? Come to C.M.N.C. and learn how to make suet. This high fat and hardy bird treat will keep them fat and happy all season long! Please pre-register.
Saturday, December 3
Pet Portraits with Santa Claus
10 am—3 pm
Cost: Prices will vary depending on photo package selected.
Bring your pets and have their photos taken with Santa! Select from a variety of backdrops and photo packages. Let your pets celebrate the Season! Prices will vary depending on photo package selected.
Saturday, December 10
Jingle Bugs
12 pm—2 pm
Cost: $2./person
Tis the Season to be crawly! Tired of your same old holiday decorations? Join our staff in making new and creative decorations inspired by our six-legged friends. No “bah humBUGs” here!
Saturday, December 17
Seasonal Story Telling
12 pm—2 pm
Cost: $2./person
Come and enjoy the ambiance of the holiday with the Carrie Murray Nature Center Staff. We will be telling seasonal stories from around the world while sipping hot chocolate. Participants may also join us for arts and crafts!
Please call for information on Birthday Parties, School Programs, or Volunteer opportunities!
Please call (410) 396-0808 for information on Birthday Parties, School Programs, or Volunteer opportunities! Or use our contact form.
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