Upcoming Events

Note: Most of my programs are provided free of charge to organizations. To help provide these programs free or at low cost, please consider helping me purchase supplies through Amazon. Thanks! 

October 3rd, 2024– Itsy Bitsy Spider talk. 6:30 pm. Spiders are amazing predators with a bad rap. Learn about unique spiders around the world and their local cousins as well as information on why we should all love spiders! From spiders that “sing” and dance to those that rob others: the
world of spiders is rich in natural interactions. On Zoom through Adkins Arboretum. Members: $10, non-members: $12. All proceeds go to Adkins Arboretum.

October 16th, 2024– Insects and Spiders, oh my! 6:30 pm. Free! Learn about the differences between insects and spiders with Maryland naturalist Kerry Wixted as well as some cool species found in Maryland. After we go through some slides, we’ll head outside to look for different critters. Linthicum Library.

October 29th, 2024– Beneficial Bats Webinar; 6:30 pm. Free! On Zoom through the Odenton Library. It’s Bat Week! Dive in to the beneficial qualities of bats as we learn about species worldwide and in Maryland. Discover how to attract these misunderstood creatures to your yard. Registration is required for this virtual program to receive the zoom link. Hosted by Odenton Library staff.

December 4th, 2024– Venom! Venom can kill and save lives. Animals use venom in many different ways from defense to killing potential prey. Dive into the many facets of venom from its practical benefits to its medical applications. On Zoom hosted by the Frederick County Nature Council.

January 25th, 2025– Winter Botany Workshop; Adkins Arboretum

March 5th, 2025– Croaks, Peeps, and Color: Exploring the World of Amphibian Communication; Free! On Zoom through the Southern Maryland Audubon Society.