Full Program Guide - Carroll County Government

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BEAR BRANCH
NATURE CENTER
410-386-3580
Hashawha and Bear Branch Nature Center are located just north of
Westminster, off Rt. 97 at 300 John Owings Road. The Nature Center
is open year round. Hours of operation are Wednesday-Saturday
11am-5pm, and Sunday 12pm-5pm. The Nature Center staff can be
contacted by phone or email bbnc@carr.org. All Nature Center programs
require pre-registration, unless otherwise noted. Groups MUST
schedule programs directly with the Nature Center.
Hashawha’s trails are open to the public from dawn until dusk 365
days a year. Parking is only available at Lake Hashawha or Bear
Branch Nature Center. There is no entrance fee for the park.
PLEASE NOTE: The Hashawha Environmental Facility is not open to
the public except through reservation. Please do not enter the Hashawha
gates or the posted restricted areas. For more information
about group rentals of the facility, contact the Hashawha staff at 410-
386-3560 or Hashawha@carr.org.
In case of inclement weather… should inclement weather be in the
forecast, please call the Nature Center before coming to your program
to check and see if it has been cancelled or postponed. Note that if
Carroll County Government office is closed, the Nature Center is also
closed. We follow school weather closings as well - please see our
Inclement Weather Policy at the back of this brochure for complete
details.
****** All programs meet at the Bear Branch Nature
Center unless otherwise indicated.*****
RAPTOR PHOTO SHOOT
June 4 1 session Saturday
Program #11BB27 adults only, 9-10am
Program #11BB28 all ages, 10-11am
Whether you’re an experienced photographer or just getting started,
join us for a photo shoot with our resident raptors. Capture these majestic
birds in natural settings. Children under 12 must be accompanied
by a paying adult. Parking is available at BBNC and outside the
Hashawha gates. Age: all. Meet at the Raptor Mews
TIME: Choose above FEE: $10
PLANETARIUM SHOW
Jun 10 OR Jul 8 OR Aug 6 1 session Friday OR Saturday
Program #11BB29 Friday 6/10
Program #11BB30 Friday 7/8
Program #11BB31 Saturday 8/6
Join the Westminster Astronomical Society under the star dome to
learn the stars and constellations of the night sky. Following the show,
we invite you outside for a Star Party to observe the nighttime sights.
Bring your own telescope or look for one of ours. Age 8-adult.
TIME: 7:30-8:30pm FEE: $5
HIKING HASHAWHA - THE VISTA TRAIL
June 12 1 session Sunday
Program #11BB32
Take a walk on the Vista Trail and discover plants and animals along
the way. Explore different habitats, meet the raptors, and meet other
hiking enthusiasts. Age: 8-adult.
TIME: 1-2:30pm FEE: $5
MEET THE BEEKEEPERS
Jun 12 OR Jul 9 OR Aug 14 1 session Saturday OR Sunday
Program #11BB33 Sunday 6/12
Program #11BB34 Saturday 7/9
Program #11BB35 Sunday 8/14
Learn all about this amazing insect. Are there boy bees? What do
beekeepers do? Do bees really dance? How is honey made? Learn the
answers to these questions and more. Meet a real beekeeper! Age: all
TIME: 10-11am FEE: $5
BEAR CUBS CLUB
Jun 16 OR Jul 21 OR Aug 11 1 session Thursday
Program #11BB36 6/16
Program #11BB37 7/21
Program #11BB38 8/11
Do you have a young explorer on your hands? If your little one loves
nature, join us for one or even all of this series of programs. Your
child will learn about the natural world through hikes, games, and
stories. Encourage your young naturalist with our Bear Cubs Club!
Age: 4-6.
TIME: 10:30-11:30am FEE: $5
SUMMER SOLSTICE CAMPFIRE
June 17 1 session Friday
Program #11BB39
Summer is here at last! Come celebrate the beginning of the season
with a campfire and s’mores. We’ll talk about the customs for celebrating
the solstice and take a hike. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
Age: all.
TIME: 8-9pm FEE: $7
LIFE AT THE LAKE
June 18 1 session Saturday
Program #11BB40
Lake Hashawha is alive! Check out the cool critters that call the lake
home. We will take a walk to see who lives above the lake and then
use nets to see who lives below the surface. Wear shoes that can get
wet and clothes that can get dirty. Age: all.
TIME: 2-3:30pm FEE: $5
THE GREAT AMERICAN BACKYARD CAMPOUT
Jun 25-Jun 26 1 overnight session Saturday-Sunday
Program #11BB41
Join the National Wildlife Federation, Bear Branch and Piney Run
Nature Centers for the Great American Backyard Campout! This
program provides an opportunity for everyone to relive-or experience
for the first time-how much fun it is to spend a night sleeping under the
stars and enjoying the sounds of nature. Set up camp and gather
around the campfire to roast hotdogs and make s'mores! Spend the
night in a tent and enjoy a continental breakfast before breaking camp.
Families are asked to bring their own tents and sleeping bags. (We
have a limited number of tents that can be borrowed-please contact us
directly if you need one.) Age: families.
TIME: 6pm-8am FEE: $50/family
- - NO Early Bird or Senior Discount for Bear Branch Nature Center programs - -