Summer Exploration Nature Camps at Anita C. Leight Estuary Center

Camp requires registration. Space is limited so early registration is recommended. 

• In, On, and Through the Water - Mon. - Thurs., June 22 - 25
• Explore the Bush River - Mon. - Thur., July 6 - 9
• Estuary Detectives - Mon. - Fri., July 13 – 17
• Animal Explorations - Mon. - Thurs., July 20 – 23
• Junior Naturalist Field Camp - Mon. - Thurs., July 27 - 30

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Summer Camps at Eden Mill Nature Center

Eden Mill Nature Center is now taking registrations for Summer Camps.

• Everyone is Someone’s Lunch Summer Camp
• Nature Discovery 3 Day Summer Camp
• From Plant to Plate Summer Camp
• Nature Detectives Summer Camp
• Voyage to the Wild Summer Camp
• Captain Planet Summer Camp

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Harford County Department of Parks & Recreation Participating in Mosquito Control Program

The Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation will participate in the 2015 Mosquito Control Program season through September 17, 2015. The program is offered by the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Mosquito Control Section. Read more...

Harford Land Trust 5th Annual Kayak Poker Run

The Public is cordially invited the the Harford Land Trust’s 5th Annual Kayak Poker Run, being held on Saturday, June 13 beginning at 9:30 am in Tydings Park in Havre de Grace, Maryland. The registration deadline is June 8. Read more...

May Is Lyme Disease Awareness Month: Health Department Urges Precaution & Prevention

Bel Air, MD – Spring has returned to Harford County and with that comes a reminder about the risk of Lyme disease, the most common vector borne disease in the United States. With this in mind, the Harford County Health Department wants Harford County residents to be “tick aware”, even in areas they may not consider themselves to be at risk. This means being more attentive from springtime through fall, when gardening, doing yard work or while recreating near wooded and grassy areas. Read more...

Home School Program at Eden Mill Nature Center

Milkweed to Monarchs - Eden Mill Nature Center will offer this 3-week homeschool session on Wednesdays May 6, 13, & 20 for ages 6-12 from 10:00AM-12:00PM.

Learn about the monarch butterfly’s life cycle and their migration journey.  We will participate in the Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project each week too! Read more...

Maryland Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education Announces 2015 Green Awards

MAEOE Recertifies EDEN MILL NATURE CENTER as Maryland Green Center 

Jessup, Maryland – The Maryland Association of Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) is pleased to announce that Eden Mill Nature Center has been recertified as a 2015 Maryland Green Center. Maryland Green Centers partner with local schools modelling sustainable school practices, providing resources and forming partnerships that positively impact students, teachers and the community. Read more...

Nature Storybook Art at Eden Mill Nature Center

At Eden Mill Nature Center on May 5 - “Fish Is Fish”, May 12 - “Inch By Inch”, May 19 - “Seven Blind Mice”, and May 26 - “Seashore Story” from 4:15-6:00pm for Ages 5-10. Read more...

Earth Day Celebration at Christ Our King Presbyterian Church

Everyone welcome to join us on Saturday, April 25 from 9 am to 1 pm as we celebrate Earth Day and explore how we can help the Chesapeake Bay in our own back yard.

Mini workshops will include speaker Doug Myers, Maryland Senior Scientist at Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Bay-wise Certification in your own back yard, rain garden construction and children's activities. Read more...

Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway to Hold 15th River Sweep in Honor of Earth Day

Darlington, MD – Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway’s 15th annual River Sweep, a volunteer shoreline and roadside clean-up in honor of Earth Day, will take place in Havre de Grace, Conowingo, Perryville and Port Deposit plus Garrett Island on Saturday, April 18. Read more...

Brass Transit to Perform the Music of Chicago at the APGFCU Arena

Brass Transit will perform the music of Chicago on April 11 at 7:30 PM at the APG Federal Credit Union Arena at Harford Community College.

Celebrating all the hits from the musical legacy of Chicago, this talented group features a world-class horn section, rocking rhythm section, and vocals stacked sky high.  Brass Transit transports audiences back to Chicago’s golden age with hits including 25 or 6 to 4, Color My World, Saturday in the Park, Feelin’ Stronger Every Day, and much more. Read more...

Theatreworks USA in Miss Nelson is Missing at The Amoss Center

Theatreworks USA will appear in Miss Nelson is Missing on Friday, April 10 at 7 PM in the Amoss Center in Bel Air.

This lighthearted musical tells the story about the students in the worst behaved class in the whole school. When Miss Nelson unexpectedly does not come to school one day, the class gets the strictest substitute they have ever met, and the frantic search for Miss Nelson is on. Read more...

Meet Our New Environmental Center Director

Dr. John Leader recently joined the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum as Director of its Environmental Center.

Dr. Leader grew up on the waters, marshes and forests around Perch Creek in Cecil County. He earned his undergraduate degree in Secondary Science Education from the University of Maryland. He studied at Oregon State University and then the University of Florida for a PhD in wetland biogeo-chemistry. Read more...

Nature Storybook Art for Homeschoolers at Eden Mill Nature Center

At Eden Mill Nature Center on March 11 - “Owl Moon”, March 18 - “Gilberto and the Wind”, March 25 – “Grandfather’s Journey” from 12:15-2:00 PM. For ages 5-12.

Explore art activities with materials readily available in most homes and schools. Each activity builds new awareness about books, illustrators, and their art techniques. Read more...

Home School Program at Eden Mill Nature Center

Lucky Legumes - Eden Mill Nature Center will offer this 3-week homeschool session on Wednesdays March 11, 18, & 25 for ages 6-12 from 10:00AM-12:00PM. 

Did you know that shamrocks are legumes?  Learn about legumes, why they are important to the environment and people, bean germination, and the legend of the shamrock!  Parents and siblings are welcome to enjoy the trails during the program. Read more...

Maple Magic at Ladew Gardens

On February 21 & 22, experience the process of maple sugaring as we head out to Ladew’s Nature Walk to identify trees, observe tapped maple trees and collect some sap! Learn how to boil down the sap to make yummy, golden brown syrup.Tasty maple snacks will be provided! Read more...

Home School Program at Eden Mill Nature Center

Winter Wonderland - Eden Mill Nature Center will offer this 3-week homeschool session on Wednesdays January 7, 14, & 21 for ages 6-12 from 10:00AM-12:00PM.

Let’s explore the park and trails this time of year to see what all of the critters that adapt to winter are up to! Read more...

DPW Kicks-Off Business Recycling & Waste Reduction Awards Program

(Bel Air, MD) - - The Harford County Department of Public Works, Division of Environmental Services is pleased to announce the kick-off of the annual Business Recycling and Waste Reduction Awards program. This new program enables Harford County businesses to compete against one another for bragging rights on their waste reduction and recycling initiatives. Several media outlets will recognize businesses with the highest ranked achievements. The recognition is helpful in achieving company environmental goals and marketing products or services to customers. Read more...

Harford Land Trust’s Third Annual Harvest Moon Dinner and Auction Raises $30,000

Bel Air, MD – Over 200 guests filled Water’s Edge Events Center in Belcamp for the Harford Land Trust’s (HLT) third annual Harvest Moon Dinner and Auction which raised $30,000 to support the organization’s mission of protecting the natural resources, scenic beauty, and rural character of Harford County. Read more...

DPW Receives Recycling Grant & Expands Recyclables

(Bel Air, MD) - - The Harford County Department of Public Works, Division of Environmental Services is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a $33,200 grant awarded by the Maryland Department of the Environment for electronic waste recycling.  The grant supports the high cost of recycling Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) televisions and computer monitors.  These items are difficult and costly to recycle due to the lead applied to the glass picture tubes. Read more...