Adult Programs
From Adult Field Trips to Classes and Nature Travel, find a wide variety of opportunities to learn about and experience nature led by regional naturalists.
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Nature Classes & Field Trips
Explore the great outdoors with the experts. Nature novices and experienced naturalists alike will find a wide variety of opportunities to learn about our area’s natural history.
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Natural History Field Studies
This continuing education program provides a stimulating view of our region’s natural history. Enroll to pursue a Certificate of Accomplishment in Natural History or for the pure joy of learning.
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Conservation Cafe
This monthly series updates you on critical conservation issues across our region. By attending these sessions, you also support Nature Forward education and conservation programs.
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Native Plant Gardening
Nature Forward maintains demonstration gardens, offers gardening classes, holds native plant sales and brings expert help right to you with garden consultations.
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Nature Travel
Nature Travel adventures offer our members and friends opportunities to search for wildlife and explore the wonders of nature at places beyond the mid-Atlantic region.
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Become a Master Naturalist
In partnership with UMD Extension, this program engages adults as stewards of Maryland’s ecosystems through science-based education led by top-notch instructors, and volunteer service.
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Water Quality Monitoring
Nature Forward’s Water Quality Monitoring Program is one of the largest and longest-running community science programs in the country.
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Woodend Tours
Get more out of your visit to Woodend Sanctuary with a guided tour led by one of our expert naturalists.
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Training
Is your community stream being threatened by development? Pollution a problem? Could your local official do something to help? Nature Forward offers periodic Watershed Training Workshops for local civic, watershed…