What we’re about
Join the Natural History Society of Maryland to meet other nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists, and similarly inquisitive minds. We offer a wide variety of programs for the beginner to the advanced naturalist, and from informal social events to in-depth courses.
Everyone is welcome, but membership offers many free programs and discounts on others. So join us in a search for reptiles and amphibians, a canoe trip on the Chesapeake Bay, or to learn everything there is to know about Maryland dragonflies - it's up to you!
The mission of the Natural History Society of Maryland is to foster stewardship of Maryland's natural heritage by conserving its natural history collections, educating its citizenry, and inspiring its youth to pursue careers in the natural sciences.
The Natural History Society of Maryland (NHSM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded in 1929. Its extensive collections of Maryland flora, fauna, fossils, and minerals, dating back to the early 1800's, are a rare and valuable asset to the State of Maryland. Help us build The Maryland Naturalist Center.
Membership
Individual $25.00
Family $35.00
Contributing $65.00
Sustaining $120.00
Join Now! Follow this link to our website and become a member.
Or send a check or money order to:
The Natural History Society of Maryland
P.O. Box 18750
6908 Belair Road
Baltimore, MD 21206
Be sure to include your contact information. Thank you for joining!
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Museum Store Sunday
The Natural History Society of Maryland, 6908 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD, US| One day each year, we transform our space into a holiday marketplace of epic proportions. Yes, this year we’re still under renovation—but that won’t stop us from packing the building with books, fossils, minerals, and nature-themed treasures. It’s an important fundraiser, and it’s bursting with wonder.
This holiday season, skip the landfill-bound packaging and mass-produced plastic. Instead, give gifts that matter—gifts that spark curiosity, support local communities, and help keep science education accessible to all.
What You’ll Find:
Science & Nature Books – new and gently loved – It’s the BIG BOOK SALE!
Fossils – from 300 million to 1 million years old
Minerals – glowing, shimmering, and spanning the periodic table
Beanie Babies – nature animals only, from crab to caribou
Vintage Caterpillar Prints – and other delightful surprisesAND MORE…These gifts are organic, natural, tariff-proof, and totally unforgettable. You won’t find them on Amazon—and you won’t want to miss this.Member Perks: NHSM members enjoy early access at 9am and 10% off at checkout. Not a member yet? Join today and shop with purpose. Not a member? Become one today here - https://www.marylandnature.org/get-involved/membership/
Can’t Attend? You Can Still Support NHSM. Every purchase fuels our work in education, conservation, and community outreach. If you can’t make it, you can still donate here to help us keep the lights on and the learning flowing. https://square.link/u/d68YNsoj
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| This is our fourth year celebrating Museum Store Sunday—and it’s more than a fundraiser. It’s a movement. Shop small. Shop smart. Shop for a better world. |5 attendees
•OnlineWin Original Framed Art and 1st Edition - November Raffle
OnlineJean Craighead George Original Art and Signed First Edition and NHSM Lifetime Membership
BUY TICKETS HERE: https://square.link/u/KloaKhJfThis November, the Natural History Society of Maryland is raffling off a wonderful prize package that honors the remarkable legacy of Jean Craighead George, beloved author of My Side of the Mountain and Julie of the Wolves, whose stories inspired generations to connect with the wild world around them.
At the heart of this package is an original framed charcoal drawing of a mink, created by Jean herself and used as an illustration in her 1950 novel Vison the Mink. That same novel is also included—a signed first edition, co-authored with her then-husband John George, featuring Jean’s own illustrations and a delightful inked sketch of a mink alongside both authors’ signatures. The mink drawing hung in Jean’s home until her passing and has been generously donated by her daughter, Twig George, with whom the winner will also enjoy a private lunch or Zoom conversation who will share stories of her mother’s life, work, and the wild inspirations behind her books.
PLUS: A Lifetime Membership to NHSM Enjoy discounts on lectures, workshops, nature walks, fossil hunts, and more—for you and your household.
Prize Pickup & Shipping The winner must be able to pick up their prize at NHSM’s Overlea, MD location at a mutually agreed-upon time. Shipping is available at the winner’s expense if pickup is not possible.
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With a Lifetime Membership to NHSM (value $1000), you will receive discounts on many of our programs—from lectures, workshops, and courses offered in our museum, to canoe trips, nature walks, and fossil hunts in the great outdoors.Raffle Information and Rules
- Support us by purchasing a ticket.
- For every $5 ticket you buy your name will be entered once (i.e. $5=1 entry, $10=2 entries, etc.)
- Cut-off date to be entered is November 30, 2025 at midnight.
- The winner will be chosen at random and announced on the NHSM website and social media by December 1, 2025. The winner will also be notified via email.
- The prize is for specified items only. No substitutions.
- NHSM officers, directors and employees are ineligible to enter the Raffle. Immediate family members of NHSM employees (defined as: spouse, siblings, parents, children) are also not eligible to enter or win. Any entry from an ineligible person is void.
7. Raffle ticket purchases do not qualify as tax deductible contributions, per IRS Publication 526. - Lifetime Membership goes to one person and that person must be 18 years of age or older. Lifetime Membership is non-transferable. It will only be awarded to the person who purchased the ticket. Lifetime Membership allows the member to receive discounts on programs for him/herself, a significant other, and children under the age of 18 living in the same household.
*If you win a NHSM raffle more than once, you will only receive one Lifetime membership.
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