About us
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!
Upcoming events
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Win a Meg Tooth - August Raffle
·OnlineOnlineThis month, we are raffling off a beautiful, genuine Megalodon tooth.
GET TICKETS HERE: https://square.link/u/KloaKhJf
This tooth is from the apex predator of its time, the Otodus megalodon shark, which is now the official State Shark of Maryland. This upper right lateral tooth specimen is from the Miocene epoch, Choptank formation, and was found near Calvert Beach in Calvert County, MD. The tooth is from an old collection, and its availability has been diminishing. This shark tooth is over 4.25 inches in length; we can estimate the animal’s size by assuming 10 feet of shark length per inch of tooth length. This pristine tooth is incredible with perfect serrations, a very well-defined root structure, and a retail value of $450.
We would like to add that this fantastic tooth is a generous donation from Mark and Jeanette Bennett, Fossil Club members and generous donors to NHSM. We encourage you to visit their website at https://marksfossils.com.
Raffle Information and Rules1. Support us by purchasing tickets.
2. For every $5 ticket purchased, your name will be entered once ($5 = 1 entry, $10 = 2 entries, etc.).
3. Enter before AUGUST 31, 2026 at midnight.
4. The winner will be chosen at random and announced on the NHSM website and social media accounts on September 1, 2026. The winner will also be notified via email.
5. The prize is for specified items only. No substitutions.
7. The winner may pick up the prize at the museum or have it shipped within the continental U.S. at the winner's expense.
6. 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 526.1 attendee
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