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ANS Naturalist Hour: The Biology of Sticky: The Study of Spider Silk

The Biology of Sticky: The Study of Spider Silk Wednesday, July 13 at 7pm Have you ever wondered what makes spider silk so sticky and so durable? University of Maryland Biology Professor Mercedes Burns will introduce you to her ongoing research on sticky biomaterials by focusing on spider silk. TO REGISTER
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ANS Naturalist Hour: Exploring your Backyard and Beyond with iNaturalist and the City Nature Challenge

Exploring your Backyard and Beyond with iNaturalist and the City Nature Challenge Monday, April 25 at 7:00 PM Ana Ka'ahanui Capital Nature Co-Founder Serenella Linares Adult Education Director, ANS *This special event is free and being livestreamed on our Facebook page, please rsvp here.
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2022 GREENFEST

For more information, visit https://montgomerycountygreenfest.org/ Please stop by OMG's exhibit and say hi!
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DC EcoWomen Rock Creek Park Hike

Ignore the groundhog, spring is coming! Let’s shake off winter and warm up our muscles on a hike. Join DC EcoWomen on Saturday, March 12 at 10am for a 6 mile, moderately challenging hike in Rock Creek Park. This event is open to all who identify as women and their friends and families. This is the second in a series of social hikes that DC EcoWomen is hosting this year. We’re looking forward to ...
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Seneca Creek Watershed Partners presents Bonnie Bell: Seneca Greenway Trail

Join Seneca Creek Watershed Partners on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 pm to hear Bonnie Bell speak about the Seneca Greenway Trail. You may have walked this trail but there’s still much to learn and Bonnie is an expert. Join us at this Zoom link.
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ANS Naturalist Hour: Virtual Nature Walk

Virtual Nature Walk Wednesday, February 23 at 7:00 pm Frederick TutmanPatuxent Riverkeeper Experience the many wondrous gifts and simple joys nature presents us with year round through the eyes of Patuxent Riverkeeper, Fred Tutman. During this Naturalist Hour, we will share pictures, prose, stories and observations about nature in winter. Join us for a “virtual” natur...
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ANS Nature Black Faith-based Roundtable: Grounded in Faith, Rooted in Nature

Join ANS and the U.S. Forest Service's Office of Urban and Community Forestry for the first Taking Nature Black  Faith-based Roundtable: Grounded in Faith, Rooted in Nature.  This compelling discussion will happen virtually, via Zoom, Thursday, February 10,  2:00 – 3:30 pm and is FREE and open to the public. Fred Tutman, Patuxent Riverkeeper, will join us as the moderator. Stay tuned for m...
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Audubon Naturalist Hour: Should I Stay or Should I Go? How Maryland Wildlife Deals with Winter

Should I Stay or Should I Go: How Maryland Wildlife Deals with Winter Tuesday, November 16 at 7:00 pm Kerry Wixted Naturalist Winter is a tough time of year for many wildlife, but they have evolved amazing adaptations to get through it. Join one of the most dynamic naturalists of our region, Kerry Wixted, to learn a...
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Audubon Naturalist Hour: Tiny Travelers: Saw-whet Owls of Maryland

Tiny Travelers: Saw-whet Owls of Maryland Tuesday, November 30 at 7:00 pm Melissa Boyle Acuti Citizen Science Program Volunteer, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Maryland's smallest owl, the Northern Saw-whet Owl, weighs less than a bar of soap, yet travels thousands of miles over its lifetime! Join Maryland Naturalist, Melissa Boyle A...
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Audubon Naturalist Hour: Urban Bats: Studying and Protecting our Wildlife Neighbors

Urban Bats: Studying and Protecting our Wildlife Neighbors Tuesday, October 26 at 7:00 pm Dr. Ela-Sita Carpenter Urban Wildlife Biologist, US Fish and Wildlife Service When you think of urban wildlife, critters like rats, pigeons, and raccoons may come to mind - but what about bats? Bats have a scary reputation, but play an important role in ecosystems and...
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