Event information

There’s always something going on at Carrie Murray Nature Center. Find nature fun for all ages.

Pre-Registration is often requested. You can do it on line here or  call  (410) 396-0808

To see these events in a calendar format, please click here.

Download the full list of Spring/Summer
Carrie Murray Nature Center events here.

Monday, June 28

Summer Camp Starts!! (8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.)

Register your children for one, two, or all six weeks of our Summer Camp! Weekly program topics include: nature and wildlife, foreign cultures, eco-awareness, Native American studies, and much, much more. Let your kids have fun while learning and enjoying the beautiful outdoors! Ages 5-13 welcome. $150 per child, per week. Late stay and early drop-off options available. Call or come by to learn more.

Saturday, July 10

Native Reptiles of Maryland (12 p.m.–2 p.m.)

Learn how to identify the native reptiles of Maryland, learn which ones are endangered, and which ones aren’t supposed to be here. Can you (or should you) have one as a pet? Come find out! Please pre-register. No pets please. $4/adults, $2/children 5 and under.

Saturday, July 17

Summer Wild Images (10 a.m.–3 p.m.)

Come out and take pictures of our resident, rescued birds of prey in natural settings. All levels of expertise are welcome. No pets please.  Please pre-register. $25/per person.

Saturday, July 24

Grow it Don’t Throw it! (12 p.m.–2 p.m.)

Learn to grow plants from the seeds, pits, and stems you would normally throw away. Be amazed by what your kitchen scraps can produce. Basic kitchen composting will also be discussed. Please pre-register. No pets please. $4/adults, $2/children 5 and under.

Saturday, July 31

Nature Recycling Crafts (10 a.m.–3 p.m.)

Stop by at any time during the day and make a craft from recycled materials! No registration required. Only $1 per person. No pets please.

Saturday, Aug. 14

The Great Bug Hunt (12 p.m.–2 p.m.)

Help naturalist and entomologist, Lloyd Tydings, catch new specimens for the Center’s Insect Zoo. All specimens will be identified. You can also learn how to keep some of your very own! No open toed shoes. No pets please. Please pre-register. $4/adults, $2/children 5 and under.

Saturday, Aug. 21

Nature Recycling Crafts (10 a.m.–3 p.m.)

Stop by at any time during the day and make a craft from recycled materials! No registration required. Only $1 per person. No pets please.

Saturday, Aug. 28

Nature Recycling Crafts (10 a.m.–3 p.m.)

Stop by at any time during the day and make a craft from recycled materials! No registration required. Only $1 per person. No pets please.

Please call (410) 396-0808 for information on Birthday Parties, School Programs, or Volunteer opportunities! Or use our contact form.