AUG 24 (Wed) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EVENING WALK AT FORT McHENRY. Firstin a series of evening bird walks at the Fort. Park outside the gate. Automatically cancelled in inclement weather (rain, fog etc.) Leader: Keith Eric Costley, (443) 985-6489 or
AUG 27 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. PATTERSON PARK, AT THE WHITE HOUSE (27 SOUTH PATTERSON PARK AVE.). Early migrant swallows, flycatchers, resident American Kestrel and Wood Ducks and more in this green oasis in the middle of Baltimore. Leader:Dave Curson, 675-4963 or
AUG 28 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK. First in a series of casual fall walks. Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. Expect to find a variety of migrant and resident birds. No designated leader. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, 358-7834 or
AUG 30 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. CROMWELL VALLEY PARK. First in a series of casual fall walks to follow the progress of migration this season. Beginning Birders Welcome. The park has a variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods, and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Leader:Ruth Culbertson, 825-1379 or
AUG 31 (Wed) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EVENING WALK AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing a series of evening bird walks at the Fort. Park and meet outside the gate. Automatically cancelled in inclement weather (rain, fog etc.) Leader: Keith Eric Costley, (443) 985-6489 or .
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park outside the gate, on the left on Wallace Street. Meet at the gate.
*Directions to Patterson Park. From downtown Baltimore, drive east up Pratt St, go left onto South Patterson Park Ave and park on this street in the first or second block. The White House is just inside the west edge of the park at intersection of S. Patterson Park Ave and Lombard St.
*Directions to Cylburn Self-Guided walks. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right). Go about 1/2 mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue; proceed another 1/4 mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow drive to circle in front of The Vollmer Center, continue around the circle to entrance to main parking lot.
*Directions to Cromwell Valley Park. From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take exit 29A Cromwell Bridge Road. At end of entrance ramp, turn left (north) onto Cromwell Bridge Road, continue 1.4 miles beyond the light, turn left at the "Willow Grove Farm Entrance." Follow entrance road, cross a small bridge, and park in lot on left.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park outside the gate, on the left on Wallace Street. Meet at the gate.
SEP 6 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. CROMWELL VALLEY PARK. Continuing a series of casual fall walks to follow the progress of migration. Beginning Birders Welcome. The park has a variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods, and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Leader:Debbie Terry, 252-8771 or
SEP 6 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE AT CYLBURN. First in a series of monthly feature presentations and slide shows on the first Tuesday of each month except January. Tonight: "A Snapshot of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas - Going Digital" with George Jett. Doors open at 7:00 pm for socializing and snacks, show starts about 7:15 pm.
SEP 7 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY. First in a series of monthly morning surveys of bird activity at the Fort and wetland. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in inclement weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, 665-0769.
SEP 7 (Wed) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EVENING WALK AT FORT McHENRY. Firstin a series of evening bird walks at the Fort. Park and meet outside the gate. Automatically cancelled in inclement weather (rain, fog etc.) Leader: Keith Eric Costley, (443) 985-6489 or .
SEP 10 (Sat) 7:30 a.m. MILFORD MILL PARK. Fall migrant warblers, thrushes and other songbirds at this small tract of forest and streamside path. One-mile level paved walking loop. Puddles could cover parts of the path if it's rained recently. Leader: Pete Webb, 486-1217 or cell 443 904-6314 or email
SEP 10 (Sat) 8:30 a.m. YOUTH BIRDING AT SOLDIERS DELIGHT NATURAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREA. Ages 8-15 with parent. Learn how to use field guides and iPod apps to locate birds. Please register: Marty Brazeau, (410) 583-0275. e-mail:
SEP 11 (Sun) 9:00 a.m. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Half-day trip for winter waterfowl, raptors, passerines. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. Boots advisable, telescopes useful. Leaders: Bob Rineer, 252-6408 or , and Brent and Mary Byers, 626-7294 or
SEP 11 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK. Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. No designated leader. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, 358-7834 or
SEP 11 (Sun) 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. CHIMNEY SWIFTS AT DUSK.
Join the BBC Swift-Watch Team for "Swift Night Out" as Chimney Swifts pour into one of their favorite chimneys.
About 3,000 Swifts have been entering in recent years, so come enjoy the show. Swifts are counted and results, nationwide,
are listed at http://www.chimneyswifts.org.
This fall we will hold the swift watch at the Druid Hill Park Conservatory, directions below. Come by 6:30 p.m. if the sky is cloudy.
Will take place in light rain, but cancelled if raining hard or there is lightening.
Leader: Joan Cwi (410) 467-5352 or .
SEP 13 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. CROMWELL VALLEY PARK. Continuing a series of casual fall walks to follow the progress of migration. Beginning Birders Welcome. Leader: Mary Chetelat, 665-0769.
SEP 14 (Wed) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EVENING WALK AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing a series of evening bird walks at the Fort. Park outside the gate. Automatically cancelled in inclement weather (rain, fog etc.) Leader: Keith E Costley, 443 985-6489 or .
SEP 17 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mike Hudson, 443 955-1797 (cell phone).
SEP 17 (Sat) Youth birding AT CROMWELL VALLEY PARK. Ages 8-15 with parent. Learn how to use field guides and iPod apps to locate birds. Please register: Marty Brazeau, (410) 583-0275. e-mail:
SEP 17 (Sat) Baltimore Fall COUNT. We will tally all birds seen within the City and County during this calendar day. Birders of all levels of experience are welcome and urged to participate. To avoid duplication of counting, contact compiler Joel Martin, 744-9211 or email , for area assignment.
SEP 18 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK. Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. No designated leader. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, 358-7834 or
SEP 20 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. CROMWELL VALLEY PARK. Continuing a series of casual fall walks to follow the progress of migration. Beginning Birders Welcome. The park has a variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods, and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Possible flyover of migrating Broad-winged Hawks . Leader:Ron Davis, 821-1297 or
SEP 24 (Sat) 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. PATTERSON PARK. Join Mike Hudson and other youth birders and catch fall migration at this Baltimore City park. This event is a regularly scheduled bird walk open to the public. Some nice warblers have been known to stop here during migration. Leader: Dave Curson, (410) 675-4963 or
SEP 25 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK. Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. No designated leader. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, 358-7834 or
SEP 27 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. CROMWELL VALLEY PARK. Continuing a series of casual fall walks to follow the progress of migration. Beginning Birders Welcome. The park has a variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods, and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Leader:John Landers, 426-3374 or
*Directions to Cromwell Valley Park. From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take exit 29A Cromwell Bridge Road. At end of entrance ramp, turn left (north) onto Cromwell Bridge Road, continue 1.4 miles beyond the light, turn left at the "Willow Grove Farm Entrance." Follow entrance road, cross a small bridge, and park in lot on left.
*Directions to Tuesday Evening Lectures at Cylburn's Greenhouse Classroom: From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right) and immediately get into left lane. Take first left onto Cylburn Ave. (before going up the hill). Go about 1/2 mile and watch the left side of the avenue for an entrance gate, which should be open. Go up the driveway, bear left at intersections, to small parking lot on right. The building beside the lot has a side entrance door. Go in, walk through a short hallway on your left, and through a door at the end into the lecture room.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park outside the gate, on the left on Wallace Street. Meet at the gate.
*Directions to Milford Mill Park. From Beltway 695, exit 18 Liberty Rd, proceed west to first light at Washington Ave. Turn right, proceed to end at light on Milford Mill Rd, turn right, and right again just after the overhead bridge into small parking lot. If the lot is full, park along the side street across Milford Mill Road from the park entrance.
*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. Exit Beltway I-695 at exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd, route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go 1/4 mile and turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
*Directions to Cylburn Self-Guided walks. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right). Go about 1/2 mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue; proceed another 1/4 mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow drive to circle in front of The Vollmer Center, continue around the circle to entrance to main parking lot.
*Directions to Druid Hill Park Conservatory: The Conservatory is located at Auchentoroly Terrace and Gwynns Falls Parkway. From I-83 exit at 28th St. Follow signs to "Druid Park Lake Drive" (go along edge of the park). Turn right at 5th traffic light, Gwynns Falls Parkway. See Conservatory on your right (an historic Victorian, glass greenhouse).
*Directions to Cromwell Valley Park. From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take exit 29A Cromwell Bridge Road. At end of entrance ramp, turn left (north) onto Cromwell Bridge Road, continue 1.4 miles beyond the light, turn left at the "Willow Grove Farm Entrance." Follow entrance road, cross a small bridge, and park in lot on left.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on side street and meet at the gate.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
*Directions to Cylburn Self-Guided walks. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right). Go about 1/2 mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue; proceed another 1/4 mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow drive to circle in front of The Vollmer Center, continue around the circle to entrance to main parking lot.
*Directions to Cromwell Valley Park. From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take exit 29A Cromwell Bridge Road. At end of entrance ramp, turn left (north) onto Cromwell Bridge Road, continue 1.4 miles beyond the light, turn left at the "Willow Grove Farm Entrance." Follow entrance road, cross a small bridge, and park in lot on left.
*Directions to Patterson Park. From downtown Baltimore, drive east up Pratt St, go left onto South Patterson Park Ave and park on this street in the first or second block. The White House is just inside the west edge of the park at intersection of S. Patterson Park Ave and Lombard St.
*Directions to Cylburn Self-Guided walks. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right). Go about 1/2 mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue; proceed another 1/4 mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow drive to circle in front of The Vollmer Center, continue around the circle to entrance to main parking lot.
*Directions to Cromwell Valley Park. From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take exit 29A Cromwell Bridge Road. At end of entrance ramp, turn left (north) onto Cromwell Bridge Road, continue 1.4 miles beyond the light, turn left at the "Willow Grove Farm Entrance." Follow entrance road, cross a small bridge, and park in lot on left.
OCT 1 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. MASONVILLE COVE. Half-day trip to new nature park in urban area, not open to public yet. For now, access will be around back deck of education center, along a boardwalk and paved road down to a pond. Habitat includes woods, marsh, overgrown impoundments and an open cove attractive to waterfowl. Good variety of birds not easily found elsewhere in the urban area. Contact leaders - Kevin Graff, and Pete Webb, 486-1217, 443 904-6314 or
, for directions to carpool location.
OCT 2 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK. Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. No designated leader. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, 358-7834 or
OCT 4 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. CROMWELL VALLEY PARK. Continuing a series of casual fall walks to follow the progress of migration. Beginning Birders Welcome. The park has a variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods, and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Leader:Paul Noell, 243-2652 or
OCT 4 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE AT CYLBURN. Continuing a series of monthly feature presentations and slide shows. Tonight: Birding Southern Spain with Dave Harvey. Doors open at 7:00 pm for socializing and snacks, show starts about 7:15.
OCT 5 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing a survey of bird activity at the Fort and wetland. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in inclement weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, 665-0769.
OCT 8 (Sat) 9:00 a.m. IRVINE NATURE CENTER. With forest, field and marsh this 116 acre site has an extensive trail system and is full of promises. Expect between 45 and 55 species with plenty of "little brown job" birds. Possible Red-headed Woodpecker. Leader: Keith Eric Costley, (443) 985-6489 or
OCT 8 (Sat) 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER YOUTH BIRDER CANOE TRIP. Learn about aquatic birds at this eastern Baltimore County marsh. Our youth canoe trip will open to all members if we get just a few young birders. $7 fee/person. Pre-registration and payment required two weeks before the trip. Youth and parent registration by September 14, general public will be able to register Sept 15 to Sept 20. Register with Marty Brazeau, 583-0275,
OCT 9 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK. Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. No designated leader. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, 358-7834 or
OCT 9 (Sun) 9:00 a.m. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Half-day trip for early winter waterfowl, raptors, thrushes and other passerines. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. Boots advisable, telescopes useful. Leaders: Debbie Terry, 252-8771 or , Bob Rineer, 252-6408 or
, and Mary Byers, 626-7294 or
OCT 11 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. CROMWELL VALLEY PARK. Continuing a series of casual fall walks to follow the progress of migration. Beginning Birders Welcome. The park has a variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods, and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Leader:Joan Cwi, 467-5352 or
OCT 15 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: John Landers, 426-3374 or
OCT 15 (Sat) 8:30 a.m. YOUTH BIRDING AT CROMWELL VALLEY PARK. Ages 8-15 with parent. Learn how to use field guides and iPod apps to locate birds. Leader: Rose Anderson, 443-802-8012, rose.k.
OCT 16 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK. Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. No designated leader. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, 358-7834 or
OCT 18 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. CROMWELL VALLEY PARK. Continuing a series of casual fall walks to follow the progress of migration. Beginning Birders Welcome. The park has a variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods, and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Leader:Peter Lev, 823-2962 or
OCT 25 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. CROMWELL VALLEY PARK. Continuing a series of casual fall walks to follow the progress of migration. Beginning Birders Welcome. The park has a variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods, and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Leader:Kevin Graff, email or call 557-2456
OCT 29 (Sat) 7:00 a.m. HAWK MOUNTAIN. All-day trip to see migrating hawks and magnificent scene in Pennsylvania. Leaving Timonium Park & Ride 7:00 am sharp to arrive at the famous site about 10:00. The scenic North Overlook is about a mile and a half vigorous uphill hike from the visitor center, but the South Overlook is only a level half-mile walk. Bring a picnic lunch and expect lines of people waiting to use the outhouse at the overlook, or hike back to the visitor center for the restrooms there. Hawks can be spotted as tiny dots a couple of miles away as they approach, and some pass overhead for nice close-up views. $5 trail fee charged by the Hawk Mountain Association which maintains the place. (See website www.hawkmountain.org for more details.) TRIP IS OFF IF RAIN OR FOG. Rain date: Sat. Oct. 30. Leader: Pete Webb, 486-1217, 443 904-6314 cell, or
*Directions to Cylburn Self-Guided walks. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right). Go about 1/2 mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue; proceed another 1/4 mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow drive to circle in front of The Vollmer Center, continue around the circle to entrance to main parking lot.
*Directions to Cromwell Valley Park. From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take exit 29A Cromwell Bridge Road. At end of entrance ramp, turn left (north) onto Cromwell Bridge Road, continue 1.4 miles beyond the light, turn left at the "Willow Grove Farm Entrance." Follow entrance road, cross a small bridge, and park in lot on left.
*Directions to Tuesday Evening Lectures at Cylburn's Greenhouse Classroom: From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right) and immediately get into left lane. Take first left onto Cylburn Ave. (before going up the hill). Go about 1/2 mile and watch the left side of the avenue for an entrance gate, which should be open. Go up the driveway, bear left at intersections, to small parking lot on right. The building beside the lot has a side entrance door. Go in, walk through a short hallway on your left, and through a door at the end into the lecture room.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
*Directions to Irvine Nature Center: From I-695 Beltway take exit 19, I-795 3.7 miles to exit 4, bear right on ramp onto Owings Mills Blvd. Go 2 miles, turn right at Crondall Lane. Turn right at Garrison Forest Road. Irvine Nature Center entrance will come up on the left.
*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. Exit Beltway I-695 at exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd, route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go 1/4 mile and turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
*Directions to Cylburn Self-Guided walks. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right). Go about 1/2 mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue; proceed another 1/4 mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow drive to circle in front of The Vollmer Center, continue around the circle to entrance to main parking lot.
*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. Exit Beltway I-695 at exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd, route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go 1/4 mile and turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
*Directions to Cromwell Valley Park. From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take exit 29A Cromwell Bridge Road. At end of entrance ramp, turn left (north) onto Cromwell Bridge Road, continue 1.4 miles beyond the light, turn left at the "Willow Grove Farm Entrance." Follow entrance road, cross a small bridge, and park in lot on left.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
*Directions to Cylburn Self-Guided walks. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right). Go about 1/2 mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue; proceed another 1/4 mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow drive to circle in front of The Vollmer Center, continue around the circle to entrance to main parking lot.
*Directions to Cromwell Valley Park. From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take exit 29A Cromwell Bridge Road. At end of entrance ramp, turn left (north) onto Cromwell Bridge Road, continue 1.4 miles beyond the light, turn left at the "Willow Grove Farm Entrance." Follow entrance road, cross a small bridge, and park in lot on left.
*Directions to Cromwell Valley Park. From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take exit 29A Cromwell Bridge Road. At end of entrance ramp, turn left (north) onto Cromwell Bridge Road, continue 1.4 miles beyond the light, turn left at the "Willow Grove Farm Entrance." Follow entrance road, cross a small bridge, and park in lot on left.
*Directions to Timonium Park & Ride. North on I-83 from Beltway, take SECOND Timonium Road exit (north end of overpass bridge), follow ramp down and turn LEFT onto Greenspring Drive, go past warehouses and first couple of entrances, past the "Kiss-n-Ride" entrance, take the next entrance on right into the Park & Ride lot.
NOV 2 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing a survey of bird activity at the Fort and wetland. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in inclement weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, 665-0769.
NOV 4-6 (Friday-Sunday) Youth Birding WEEKEND AT IRISH GROVE SANCTUARY, (NEAR CRISFIELD, MARYLAND) WE WILL BIRD WITH OTHER YOUNG BIRDERS FROM THE EASTERN SHORE. We will bird at Chincoteague Island and the 1,500 acre marsh/pine forest at Irish Grove. Optional three-hour canoe trip at Janes Island State Park. Meals and room provided at about $30. Young birders must attend with a parent or sanctioned adult guardian. Pre-registration required: Marty Brazeau: 410-583-0275 or .
NOV 5 (Sat) 7:00 a.m. RAIN DATE FOR HAWK MOUNTAIN TRIP
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NOV 13 (Sun) 9:00 a.m. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Half-day trip for winter waterfowl, raptors, passerines. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. Boots advisable, telescopes useful. Leaders: Bob Rineer, 252-6408 or , and Brent and Mary Byers, 626-7294 or
NOV 19 (Sat) Eastern Neck/Chesapeake FARMS. For Tundra Swans and winter waterfowl, bluebirds and other delights. Bring lunch, and telescopes if you have them.Meet 7:30 am at the Nursery Road Park & Ride. Leaders: Pete Webb, 486-1217 (home) or 443 904-6314 (cell) or email , and Kevin Graff,
. Optional early dinner possible at Kent Island restaurant on way home.
NOV 19 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Wendy Alexander, 788-4080
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. Exit Beltway I-695 at exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd, route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go 1/4 mile and turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
*Directions to Nursery Rd/Hammonds Ferry Rd Park & Ride. From Beltway, take exit 8 (NOT 8A). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Rd. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Rd, right on Hammonds Ferry Rd, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
*Directions to Nursery Rd/Hammonds Ferry Rd Park & Ride. From Beltway, take exit 8 (NOT 8A). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Rd. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Rd, right on Hammonds Ferry Rd, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
DEC 4 (Sun) 8:00 a.m. LOCH RAVEN. Waterbirds and land birds. Possible Bald Eagle, E. Bluebird, Common Loon. Telescopes useful. Two mile level walk. Leader: Peter Lev, 823-2962 or
DEC 6 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING AT CYLBURN. Continuing a series of monthly feature presentations and slide shows. Tonight: Aimophila Adventures: Travel with Kurt Schwarz, Howard Bird Club Member and MOS Conservation Chair, to explore the gaudy (Elegant Trogon, Scott's Oriole, and Flame-colored Tanager) and the LBJ - little brown job birds of this region, including the ultimate LBJ, Botteri's Sparrow. Doors open at 7:00 pm for socializing and snacks, show starts about 7:15 pm.
DEC 7 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing a survey of bird activity at the Fort and wetland. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in inclement weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, 665-0769.
DEC 11 (Sun) 9:00 a.m. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Half-day trip for winter waterfowl, raptors, passerines. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. Boots advisable, telescopes useful. Leaders: Bob Rineer, 252-6408 or , and Brent and Mary Byers, 626-7294 or
DEC 17 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Erin Lineberry, 443 742-9895 (cell)
DEC 17 (Sat) dawn to DUSK BALTIMORE HARBOR CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT. Count of all birds seen or heard in the count circle. Count totals submitted to National Audubon Society for nationwide publication. Birders of all experience levels urged to participate. For area assignment call compiler: Pete Webb, 486-1217 or . $5 donation per observer requested to help defray cost of compilation and publication of data results by National Audubon Society.
DEC 18 (Sun) Youth Birding ST. Michaels Bird Count. Join other youth birders to count birds on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Overnight accommodations can be provided. You will need to have money for meals. More information: http://www.ymos.org. Pre-registration required: Marty Brazeau: 410-583-0275 or . You can also sign up to count for the Baltimore Bird Count. Leader: Pete Webb, (410) 486-1217, or
*Directions for Loch Raven. From Baltimore Beltway I-695, take exit 27, Dulaney Valley Rd north, go several miles, cross large bridge over reservoir, and bear right immediately. Continue to first left, Stone Hill Rd. Go about 100 yards, turn around, and then park on your right. All cars need to park on the same side of the road.
*Directions to Tuesday Evening Lectures at Cylburn's Greenhouse Classroom: From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right) and immediately get into left lane. Take first left onto Cylburn Ave. (before going up the hill). Go about 1/2 mile and watch the left side of the avenue for an entrance gate, which should be open. Go up the driveway, bear left at intersections, to small parking lot on right. The building beside the lot has a side entrance door. Go in, walk through a short hallway on your left, and through a door at the end into the lecture room.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. Exit Beltway I-695 at exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd, route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go 1/4 mile and turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
JAN 4 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing a survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, 665-0769.
JAN 8 (Sun) 9:00 a.m. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Half-day trip for winter waterfowl, raptors, passerines. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. Boots advisable, telescopes useful. Leaders: Bob Rineer, 252-6408 or , and Brent and Mary Byers, 626-7294 or
JAN 8 (Sun) 5:00 p.m. COVERED DISH DINNER AND LECTURE AT THE VOLLMER CENTER AT CYLBURN. Tonight's featured talk: Changes in Birding in China over 25 years - 1982-2007, with Don Messersmith. Please contact Kevin Graff in advance, , to let him know you are coming, and what you plan to bring.
JAN 21 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Wendy Alexander, 788-4080
JAN 21 (Sat) Baltimore Mid - Winter BIRD COUNT. To participate in post-migration bird count in your choice of location in Baltimore City or County, call Pete Webb, 486-1217 or
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. Exit Beltway I-695 at exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd, route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go 1/4 mile and turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
*Directions to the Vollmer Center at Cylburn: From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Go about 1/2 mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue; proceed another 1/4 mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow the drive to circle in front of the Vollmer Center building. Drop off passengers, food or other items there, then continue around the circle and follow signs leading to the main parking lot.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
FEB 7 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE AT CYLBURN. Continuing a series of monthly feature presentations and slide shows. Tonight: Birding the Great North: Trips to Maine and Canada including Bonaventure Island and Nunavut, with Bob Schaefer. Doors open at Cylburn at 7:00 pm for socializing and snacks, show starts about 7:15 pm.
FEB 11 (Sat) 7:00 a.m. / 9:30 AM HENLOPEN TO OCEAN CITY. Meet at 7:00 am at the Nursery Rd Park & Ride OR at the Lewes-Cape May Ferry passenger lot at 9:30 am. For loons, gannets, sea ducks; Great Cormorant and Purple Sandpiper possible. Razorbill possible. Bundle up, this trip is usually brutally cold and windy. Both Red-breasted and Brown-headed nuthatch possible at Cape Henlopen. Possible optional extension of trip into Sunday or Monday (overnight at motel in Ocean City area). Leader: Pete Webb 486-1217 or cell 443 904-6314 or email
FEB 12 (Sun) 9:00 a.m. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Half-day trip for winter waterfowl, raptors, passerines. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. Boots advisable, telescopes useful. Leaders: Bob Rineer, 252-6408 or , and Brent and Mary Byers, 626-7294 or
FEB 18 (Sat) 6:00 A.M. - 5:30 pm Dorchester County Youth Birding. Join other youth birders from around the state. A group from Baltimore will be carpooling and meeting the group at 8 AM at the Sailwinds Center immediately across the Choptank River Bridge in Cambridge. We'll spend time looking at the large array of ducks, before heading south in the county to Blackwater Refuge and Shorter's Wharf to look for Short-eared Owls and the Rough-legged Hawk. Bring a lunch and money for dinner and plenty of warm clothing. We'll return to Baltimore at about 8:00 PM. More information: http://www.ymos.org. To join the Baltimore carpool contact: Marty Brazeau at 410-583-0275,
FEB 18 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Ben Poscover, 882-1309
FEB 24-26 (Fri - Sun) M.O.S. Conference AT HOTEL FONTAINEBLEAU IN OCEAN CITY. Three-day convention with outstanding trips, lectures, Silent Auction, and other activities. Watch future newsletters, websites and Conference Flyer for details.
*Directions to Tuesday Evening Lectures at Cylburn's Greenhouse Classroom: From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right) and immediately get into left lane. Take first left onto Cylburn Ave. (before going up the hill). Go about 1/2 mile and watch the left side of the avenue for an entrance gate, which should be open. Go up the driveway, bear left at intersections, to small parking lot on right. The building beside the lot has a side entrance door. Go in, walk through a short hallway on your left, and through a door at the end into the lecture room.
*Directions to Nursery Rd/Hammonds Ferry Rd Park & Ride. From Beltway, take exit 8 (NOT 8A). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Rd. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Rd, right on Hammonds Ferry Rd, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. Exit Beltway I-695 at exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd, route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go 1/4 mile and turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
*Directions to Sailwinds Center in Cambridge: cross Bay Bridge and continue south on U.S. Route 50. Cross the Choptank River on a large bridge into Cambridge. Take the first right, Byrn Street, and the next right, Rosehill Place. The Sailwinds Center will be ahead of you by the river front, and parking will be in front and right.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
MAR 7 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing a survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, 665-0769.
MAR 10 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. MIDDLE CREEK WMA. Bring lunch for an all-day trip to visit this major gathering place north of Lancaster, PA., for Snow Geese and other waterfowl. There is also an excellent display of mounted birds in the visitor center. Note: Trip may go elsewhere if Middle Creek is frozen over. Meet 8:00 a.m. at Timonium Park & Ride. Leader: Pete Webb, 486-1217 or cell 443 904-6314 or email . Contact leader to learn if trip is delayed a week due to ice on lake or weather conditions.
MAR 10 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. YOUTH BIRDING AT LOCH RAVEN. Ages 8-15 with parent. Waterbirds and land birds. Possible Bald Eagle, Bluebird, Common Loon. Two-mile level walk. Leader: Marty Brazeau at 410-583-0275,
MAR 11 (Sun) 9:00 a.m. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Half-day trip for winter waterfowl, raptors, passerines. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. Boots advisable, telescopes useful. Leader: Debbie Terry, 252-8771 or , Bob Rineer, 252-6408 or ,and Brent and Mary Byers, 626-7294 or
MAR 17 (Sat) 7:30 a.m. BLACKWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. All-day trip to see large numbers of waterfowl during the height of spring staging season. Bald Eagles are a bonus feature. Ospreys and Pine Warblers may be newly arrived. Early shorebirds possible. Brown-headed Nuthatch possible. Bring lunch. Meet at Nursery Road Park & Ride. Leaders: Pete Webb, cell 443 904-6314 or home 486-1217 or , and Kevin Graff,
MAR 17 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mike Hudson, 443 955-1797 (cell)
MAR 24 (Sat) ice/snow date FOR MIDDLE CREEK TRIP.
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MAR 31 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. PATTERSON PARK, AT THE WHITE HOUSE (27 SOUTH PATTERSON PARK AVE.). Early spring migrants found in this urban park may include: Caspian Tern, Merlin, Pine Warbler, Fox Sparrow and Woodcock! Leader:Dave Curson, 675-4963 or
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
*Directions for Loch Raven. From Baltimore Beltway I-695, take exit 27, Dulaney Valley Rd north, go several miles, cross large bridge over reservoir, and bear right immediately. Continue to first left, Stone Hill Rd. Go about 100 yards, turn around, and then park on your right. All cars need to park on the same side of the road.
*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. Exit Beltway I-695 at exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd, route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go 1/4 mile and turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
*Directions to Nursery Rd/Hammonds Ferry Rd Park & Ride. From Beltway, take exit 8 (NOT 8A). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Rd. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Rd, right on Hammonds Ferry Rd, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
*Directions to Patterson Park. From downtown Baltimore, drive east up Pratt St, go left onto South Patterson Park Ave and park on this street in the first or second block. The White House is just inside the west edge of the park at intersection of S. Patterson Park Ave and Lombard St.
APR 3 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND. First in a series of weekly walks to follow the progress of Spring Migration. Habitats include woods, lake, streams and marsh. This park has an impressive bird list, including songbirds, herons, shorebirds and raptors. Beginning Birders Welcome. Note change in parking and meeting place from last year - revised directions and meeting place to be announced. Leader:John Landers, 426-3374 or .
APR 3 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE AT CYLBURN. Continuing a series of monthly feature presentations and slide shows. Tonight: Southeast Asia - Birds, Culture and Cuisine, with Daphne Gemmill. Doors open at Cylburn at 7:00 pm for socializing and snacks, show starts about 7:15 pm.
APR 4 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing a survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, 665-0769.
APR 8 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK. Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. No designated leader No designated leader. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, 358-7834 or
APR 8 (Sun) 9:00 a.m. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Half-day trip for winter waterfowl, raptors, passerines. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. Boots advisable, telescopes useful. Leaders: Bob Rineer, 252-6408 or , and Brent and Mary Byers, 626-7294 or
APR 10 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND. Weekly walks following the progress of spring migration. Beginning Birders Welcome. Note change in parking and meeting place from last year - revised directions and meeting place to be announced. Leader:Paul Noell, 243-2652 or
APR 14 (Sat) 7:00 a.m. YOUTH BIRDING ON THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE. Looking for early migrants. Meet the group in Cambridge at Sailwinds Park. Return to Sailwinds Park by 5:00 PM. More information: http://www.ymos.org. To register contact George Radcliffe at .
APR 14 (Sat) 7:00 a.m./9:30 AM SMITH ISLAND. All-day trip to see the herons, egrets and other birds on the island, plus waterfowl and gannets up close during the boat rides to and from the island. Bring lunch, snacks, beverages and extra cash; the General Store on the island may be open, offering sandwiches, drinks and snacks, cash only. Rental bicycles and golf cart are available on the island. Car pool from Nursery Park & Ride 7:00 a.m. (directions see Feb. 12) or meet at the Point Lookout boat dock at 9 am. The boat leaves at 9:30 sharp, arrives at the island about 11 am, and can pick us up about 2:30 pm (negotiable) for the hour-and-a-half ride back to Point Lookout. As a precaution, motion sickness medicine is advised (take it an hour before the boat ride). THIS TRIP REQUIRES RESERVATIONS BY WED. APR. 6 AND $25 TO $35 CASH FOR EACH PERSON (depending on attendance). NO CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS. Limit 30-40. If we don't fill the trip by midnight Wednesday, the trip will be CANCELLED. Contact Pete Webb, 486-1217 or 443 904-6314 or , for reservations, and again Thursday or Friday to learn if the trip is go or no-go. The CASH is required to get on the boat, paid when boarding. Rain date: Sat. Apr. 23.
APR 15 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK. Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. No designated leader No designated leader. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, 358-7834 or
APR 17 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND. Weekly walks following the progress of spring migration. Beginning Birders Welcome. Note change in parking and meeting place from last year - revised directions and meeting place to be announced. Leader:Ruth Culbertson, 825-1379 or
APR 21 (Sat) 7:30 a.m. HUNTLEY MEADOWS. Bring picnic lunch for 3/4-day trip to northern Virginia woods and freshwater marsh with boardwalk trail for resident wildlife and early spring migrants. American Bittern, Rusty Blackbird, King Rail all possible. Two or three hour (and miles) level walk on paved paths and boardwalks. Optional extension, after picnic lunch, for Prothonotary Warblers singing on territory in Maryland. Meet at Nursery Rd Park & Ride. Leader: Pete Webb, call 486-1217 or cell 443 904-6314 or email
APR 21 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mike Hudson, 443 955-1797 (cell)
APR 22 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK. Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. No designated leader No designated leader. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, 358-7834 or
APR 22 (Sun) 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. CHIMNEY SWIFTS AT DUSK. Join the BBC Swift-Watch Team for "Swift Night Out" as Chimney Swifts pour into one of their favorite chimneys. The Swifts occasionally switch nightly roosting sites, so please check the BBC website (http://baltimorebirdclub.org/) on the Friday before the walk to confirm location. Come a half hour early if the weather is cloudy or gray: cancelled if raining. Leader:Joan Cwi, 467-5352 or .
APR 24 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND. Weekly walks following the progress of spring migration. Beginning Birders Welcome. Note change in parking and meeting place from last year - revised directions and meeting place to be announced. Leader:Roberta Ross, 467-8137 or
APR 28 (Sat) 7:30 a.m. SOLDIERS DELIGHT. Warblers, Flycatchers and Tanagers are featured as spring migration heats up in this globally rare serpentine barrens ecosystem. Meet at historical marker. Leader: Keith Eric Costley, call 443-985-6849 or email
APR 28 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. PATTERSON PARK. Join Mike Hudson and other youth birders and catch Spring migration at this Baltimore City park. This event is a regularly scheduled bird walk open to the public. Some nice warblers have been known to stop here during migration. Leader: Dave Curson, (410) 675-4963 or
APR 29 (Sun) 5:45:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. CECIL, HARFORD, AND BALTIMORE COUNTIES -ALL DAY YOUTH BIRDING ODYSSEY. Bird all day with experienced young birders from throughout the state. You will be driving throughout the day and stopping at parks to get target bird species. Meet at Elkton McDonalds (Rt 40/213) at 5:45 am. More information: http://www.ymos.org. To register for the bird count: contact George Radcliffe at .
APR 29 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK. Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. No designated leader. No designated leader. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, 358-7834 or
*Directions to Tuesday Evening Lectures at Cylburn's Greenhouse Classroom: From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right) and immediately get into left lane. Take first left onto Cylburn Ave. (before going up the hill). Go about 1/2 mile and watch the left side of the avenue for an entrance gate, which should be open. Go up the driveway, bear left at intersections, to small parking lot on right. The building beside the lot has a side entrance door. Go in, walk through a short hallway on your left, and through a door at the end into the lecture room.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
*Directions to Cylburn Self-Guided walks. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right). Go about 1/2 mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue; proceed another 1/4 mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow drive to circle in front of The Vollmer Center, continue around the circle to entrance to main parking lot.
*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. Exit Beltway I-695 at exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd, route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go 1/4 mile and turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
*Directions to Sailwinds Center in Cambridge: cross Bay Bridge and continue south on U.S. Route 50. Cross the Choptank River on a large bridge into Cambridge. Take the first right, Byrn Street, and the next right, Rosehill Place. The Sailwinds Center will be ahead of you by the river front, and parking will be in front and right.
*Directions to Nursery Rd/Hammonds Ferry Rd Park & Ride. From Beltway, take exit 8 (NOT 8A). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Rd. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Rd, right on Hammonds Ferry Rd, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
*Directions to Cylburn Self-Guided walks. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right). Go about 1/2 mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue; proceed another 1/4 mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow drive to circle in front of The Vollmer Center, continue around the circle to entrance to main parking lot.
*Directions to Nursery Rd/Hammonds Ferry Rd Park & Ride. From Beltway, take exit 8 (NOT 8A). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Rd. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Rd, right on Hammonds Ferry Rd, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
*Directions to Cylburn Self-Guided walks. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right). Go about 1/2 mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue; proceed another 1/4 mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow drive to circle in front of The Vollmer Center, continue around the circle to entrance to main parking lot.
*Directions to Soldiers Delight Environmental Area. From I-695 Beltway take exit 18 Liberty Rd west 4 miles, bear right onto Deer Park Rd just before traffic light and water tower, go approximately 2 miles to the historical marker on your left.
*Directions to Patterson Park. From downtown Baltimore, drive east up Pratt St, go left onto South Patterson Park Ave and park on this street in the first or second block. The White House is just inside the west edge of the park at intersection of S. Patterson Park Ave and Lombard St.
*Directions to Cylburn Self-Guided walks. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right). Go about 1/2 mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue; proceed another 1/4 mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow drive to circle in front of The Vollmer Center, continue around the circle to entrance to main parking lot.
MAY 1 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE AT CYLBURN. Finale in a series of monthly feature presentations and slide shows. Tonight: Twenty Years of changing Birdlife: Results of the 2002-2006 Maryland - D.C. Breeding Bird Atlas Project, with Walter Ellison, project director. Doors open at Cylburn at 7:00 pm for socializing and snacks, show starts about 7:15 pm.
MAY 2 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing a survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, 665-0769.
MAY 2 (Wed) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EVENING WALK AT FORT McHENRY. Firstin a series of evening bird walks at the Fort. Park outside the gate. Automatically cancelled in inclement weather (rain, fog etc.) Leader: Keith Eric Costley, (443) 985-6489 or
MAY 5 (Sat) 7:30 a.m. MILFORD MILL PARK. One-mile level walk on paved path for migrant warblers thrushes, tanagers, grosbeaks and other songbirds Leader: Pete Webb, 486-1217 or cell 443 904-6314 or email
MAY 5 (Sat) 8:30 a.m. YOUTH BIRDING AT CROMWELL VALLEY PARK. Ages 8-15 with parent. On the best warbler birding day of the year learn about how to bird with other birders ages 8 to 15. Learn how to use field guides and iPod apps to locate birds. Please register for this program. Leaders: Rose Anderson, 443-802-8012, rose.k., and Marty Brazeau: 410-583-0275,
MAY 6 (Sun) 8:00 a.m. GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK. Please join us for a bird walk in this approximately 1200 acre wilderness park in west Baltimore City. The park contains mature and secondary forest as well as riparian habitats and some limited field habitat. Meet at the parking lot at Windsor Mill Road and Eagle Drive. Leaders: Elise & Paul Kreiss, 367-8194, and
MAY 6 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK. Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. No designated leader No designated leader. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, 358-7834 or
MAY 8 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND. Weekly walks following the progress of spring migration. Beginning Birders Welcome. Note change in parking and meeting place from last year - revised directions and meeting place to be announced. Leader:Ron Davis, 821-1297 or
MAY 9 (Wed) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EVENING WALK AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing a series of evening bird walks at the Fort. Park and meet outside the gate. Automatically cancelled in inclement weather (rain, fog etc.) Leader: Keith Eric Costley, (443) 985-6489 or .
MAY 9-13 (Wed-Sun) World Series OF BIRDING IN CAPE MAY, NJ YOUTH BIRDERS FROM ANYWHERE IN THE STATE CAN PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT. Maryland youth will be recruited for both middle school and high school teams. Contact George Radcliffe at by March 1 if interested. We will depart Weds, May 9 for 3 days of scouting in Cape May County. We'll participate in the Big Day on Saturday, May 12, trying to find as many species as we can in a 24-hour period. We'll return Sunday after the Awards Brunch. The March 17 - 18 Birdathon fundraiser will hopefully pay for the registration, lodging, and meals for each participant.
MAY 12 (Sat) May Count. (INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY). All-day count of birds in Baltimore City and County. For area assignments call compiler Joel Martin, 744-9211 or email
MAY 13 (Sun) 7:30 a.m. OWINGS MILLS MALL WETLAND. Willow Flycatchers, Green Heron, Blue Grosbeak, Yellow-breasted Chat and Orchard Oriole are just a few of the birds that breed in and around the Mall's wetland area. Leader: Keith Eric Costley, (443) 985-6489 or email
MAY 13 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK. Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. No designated leader No designated leader. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, 358-7834 or
MAY 13 (Sun) 9:00 a.m. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Half-day trip for winter waterfowl, raptors, passerines. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. Boots advisable, telescopes useful. Leaders: Bob Rineer, 252-6408 or , and Brent and Mary Byers, 626-7294 or
MAY 15 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND. Weekly walks following the progress of spring migration. Beginning Birders Welcome. Note change in parking and meeting place from last year - revised directions and meeting place to be announced. Leader:Joan Cwi, 467-5352 or
MAY 16 (Wed) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EVENING WALK AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing a series of evening bird walks at the Fort. Park and meet outside the gate. Automatically cancelled in inclement weather (rain, fog etc.) Leader: Keith Eric Costley, (443) 985-6489 or .
MAY 18-20 (Friday night -Sunday noon) Youth Birding WEEKEND AT CAREY RUN SANCTUARY, FROSTBURG, MARYLAND LEADER:MARTY BRAZEAU. Join us for the weekend in the mountains of Western Maryland. We will stay in an old farmhouse at a 162-acre bird sanctuary. We will visit local state parks to bird for mountain nesting warblers. This trip is limited to 10 persons. To register: Marty Brazeau at 410-583-0275,
MAY 19 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Erin Lineberry, 443 742-9895
MAY 20 (Sun) 7:00 a.m. HALETHORPE PONDS. This lightly used area of Patapsco Valley SP includes includes woods, freshwater ponds, second growth and a powerline right-of-way. Wading birds, terns, flycatchers, vireos, swallows, warblers, and orioles are among the expected birds. Moderate walking; trails may be very poor and muddy. No facilities. Meet at 7:00 am at the Nursery Road Park & Ride lot. Trip leader: Joel Martin, 744-9211 or .
MAY 20 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK. Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. No designated leader No designated leader. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, 358-7834 or
MAY 22 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND. Weekly walks following the progress of spring migration. Beginning Birders Welcome. Note change in parking and meeting place from last year - revised directions and meeting place to be announced. Leader:Mary Chetelat, 665-0769
MAY 23 (Wed) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EVENING WALK AT FORT McHENRY. Concluding a series of evening bird walks at the Fort. Park and meet outside the gate. Automatically cancelled in inclement weather (rain, fog etc.) Leader: Keith Eric Costley, (443) 985-6489 or .
MAY 26 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. PATTERSON PARK, AT THE WHITE HOUSE (27 SOUTH PATTERSON PARK AVE.). Look for late spring migrants and resident Wood Ducks, American Kestrel, and surprises in this urban oasis. Leader:Dave Curson, 675-4963 or
*Directions to Tuesday Evening Lectures at Cylburn's Greenhouse Classroom: From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right) and immediately get into left lane. Take first left onto Cylburn Ave. (before going up the hill). Go about 1/2 mile and watch the left side of the avenue for an entrance gate, which should be open. Go up the driveway, bear left at intersections, to small parking lot on right. The building beside the lot has a side entrance door. Go in, walk through a short hallway on your left, and through a door at the end into the lecture room.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park outside the gate, on the left on Wallace Street. Meet at the gate.
*Directions to Milford Mill Park. From Beltway 695, exit 18 Liberty Rd, proceed west to first light at Washington Ave. Turn right, proceed to end at light on Milford Mill Rd, turn right, and right again just after the overhead bridge into small parking lot. If the lot is full, park along the side street across Milford Mill Road from the park entrance.
*Directions to Cromwell Valley Park. From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take exit 29A Cromwell Bridge Road. At end of entrance ramp, turn left (north) onto Cromwell Bridge Road, continue 1.4 miles beyond the light, turn left at the "Willow Grove Farm Entrance." Follow entrance road, cross a small bridge, and park in lot on left.
*Directions to Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park. Meet at the parking lot at 1900 Eagle Drive. From I-695 Beltway take exit 16, I-70 EAST to where it ends at the Park & Ride lot. Take an immediate right out of the Park & Ride area onto Security Boulevard (north). Right at the first light, Forest Park. Right at next light on Windsor Mill Road. The Eagle Drive entrance, flanked by two eagles on pillars, will be on your right and the parking lot is visible from the road.
*Directions to Cylburn Self-Guided walks. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right). Go about 1/2 mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue; proceed another 1/4 mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow drive to circle in front of The Vollmer Center, continue around the circle to entrance to main parking lot.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park outside the gate, on the left on Wallace Street. Meet at the gate.
*Directions to Owings Mills Mall Wetland. From Beltway I-695 exit 19 take NW Expressway I-795 to exit 4, Owings Mills Boulevard. Stay in left lanes onto Owings Mills Blvd for Owings Mills Town Center. At first traffic light turn left onto Red Run Blvd. Pass an isolated gas station on your right, then turn left onto Mill Run Circle (an entrance into the shopping mall). Turn right to stay on Mill Run Circle, then next right, and immediate left into corner of movie theater parking lot (there's a pond downhill on the right).
*Directions to Cylburn Self-Guided walks. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right). Go about 1/2 mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue; proceed another 1/4 mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow drive to circle in front of The Vollmer Center, continue around the circle to entrance to main parking lot.
*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. Exit Beltway I-695 at exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd, route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go 1/4 mile and turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park outside the gate, on the left on Wallace Street. Meet at the gate.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
*Directions to Nursery Rd/Hammonds Ferry Rd Park & Ride. From Beltway, take exit 8 (NOT 8A). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Rd. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Rd, right on Hammonds Ferry Rd, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
*Directions to Cylburn Self-Guided walks. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway exit west (right). Go about 1/2 mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue; proceed another 1/4 mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow drive to circle in front of The Vollmer Center, continue around the circle to entrance to main parking lot.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound) east, north (left) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left (east) on Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park outside the gate, on the left on Wallace Street. Meet at the gate.
*Directions to Patterson Park. From downtown Baltimore, drive east up Pratt St, go left onto South Patterson Park Ave and park on this street in the first or second block. The White House is just inside the west edge of the park at intersection of S. Patterson Park Ave and Lombard St.