NATURALIST Outings/Activities

1. Went to Eden Mill Nature Center (1617 Eden Mill Road; Pylesville, MD). [C. Cover, Pack 899].
   
   {Webmaster: here is the response I got last year from an inquiry about their programs. At the time, I was looking for a "canned" Pack activity but was impressed by their flexibility and eagerness to help:
   
   Eden Mill offers several programs that maybe of interest to your group. Our programs assist scouts with some of the requirements in the following areas: Wildlife, Naturalist, Conservationist and Forestry. The programs normally last for approximately 2 hours. We start in our nature center discussing the native wildlife and plants. We have live snakes and turtles for the children to see and handle. We then go for a hike through the nature center trails where we learn to identify different plants and animals. Depending on your requests, we can tailor the program.
   
   Some recent programs involve night hikes. We start in the nature center discussing the different animals of Eden Mill and take a night hike along the Creek with flashlights. This hike can be done during the week or weekends.
   
   If you are interested in the outdoorsman, please provide some additional information. I have not personally covered those requirements.
   
   There is a minimum cost of $30 per group. This includes 10 people -- additional people are $3 / person. Regular scout hikes are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays.
   
   For the Spring: If you are interested in canoeing the cost is $6 per person with a minimum of $50. Canoeing is done on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The trip starts at 6:00 (we recommend everyone arrive by 5:45 PM). We supply the canoe, PFD, paddle, instruction and an interpretive canoe trip. The trips end around 8:00 to 8:30.
   
   Thank you for your interest in Eden Mill. If you would like to arrange a trip or need additional information, please contact me at (410) 557-0025.
   
   Thank you
   Paula (Eden Mill Nature Center Volunteer)
   Harris2301@aol.com
   
   
2. Went to Baltimore Zoo (Druid Hill Park; Baltimore, MD). [C. Cover, Pack 899].
   
   {Webmaster: may want to contact Education Department at 410-396-6164 to schedule a professionally-led class or tour or drop in on a scheduled class.}
   
   
3. The closest zoo is Plumpton Park Zoo (1416 Telegraph Road; Rising Sun, MD).
   
   
4. The Leight Estuary Center (700 Otter Point Road; Abingdon, MD) offers many interesting nature programs but are usually for small groups and registrations fill up quickly.