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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!
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Win a Meg Tooth - July RaffleNeeds location
BUY TICKETS HERE: https://www.marylandnature.org/get-involved/raffle/
This month we are raffling a genuine fossil Megalodon tooth. This tooth is from the apex predator of its time, the Otodus megalodon shark. This anterior tooth specimen is from the Miocene epoch, Lee Creek formation, and was found in the phosphate mine at Aurora, North Carolina. The tooth is from an old collection, as the Aurora site has been closed to collectors for many years, and the availability of these teeth has been diminishing. This shark tooth is greater than 4 inches in length; we can estimate the animal’s size by presuming 10 feet of shark length for every inch of tooth. The tooth has perfect serrations, a very well-defined root structure, and a retail value of $350-$400.
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.
PLUS
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.
Buy your tickets now to enjoy a fantastic feast while helping the Natural History Society of Maryland. Raffle ends on July 31, 2024.
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 July 31, 2024 at midnight.
- The winner will be chosen at random and announced on the NHSM website and social media on August 1, 2024. 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.
- Textures of Nature - Photo Scavenger HuntLink visible for attendees
#### “What do I make of all this texture? What does it mean about the kind of world in which I have been set down?” (Annie Dillard)
The natural world is full of textures. Think of the rough bark of a tree, the sponginess of moss, the bumpy skin of a toad. This year, NHSM challenges you to find and document in photographs as many textures as possible. One point will be awarded for each texture you document.
Complete rules, a list of textures, and instructions for uploading your submissions will be emailed to you after registering. REGISTER HERE
You may compete on your own or in a team of up to five friends/family members. Prizes will be awarded in both categories (individual and team).
- VIEW OUR WEBSITE FOR A COMPLETE EVENT CALENDAR!Needs location
Our full event calendar is always up to date on our website! Visit www.MarylandNature.org/get-involved/calendar for all of the program opportunities we currently have to offer. Truly, we have something for everyone!
Questions? Email us at nhsm@marylandnature.org or call 410-882-5376