Tour, Toast & Taste
A Benefit for
Pickering Creek
Audubon Center
 
  
 

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
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Field Trips and Events
  
Saturday, June 9, 9:00am   Leader: Colleen Webster, Perryville Community Park Paddle Outing
Bring your kayak, canoe, stand-up, etc.  Colleen will ply the usually serene waters of the well-protected Mill Creek and historic Furnace Bay in search of swimmers, divers and, of course, fliers.  Eagles and Osprey are often seen soaring overhead; songbirds and woodland
birds frequent the shoreline; waterfowl and heron are common sightings. Meet at 9:00 AM at Stumps Point at the far end of the Perryville Community Park.   Contact Colleen Webster at cwebster@harford.edu
or 410-459-4577 with questions and to register.  No rental boats available.
 
Saturday, June 9, 5:30-8:30pm, Tour, Toast &
Taste with Pickering Creek Audubon Center
Explore one of Talbot County’s rarely seen estates, enjoy cocktails, heavy hors d’ouevres and bidding on unique items during the annual gala event to support of Pickering Creek Audubon Center’s education programs. More information available in May 2018 at www.pcacevents.org.  This year's event will be held at the beautiful Lombardy on the Miles River.
  
Thursday, June 14, 2018, 5:30PM – 7:30PM, Tea in the Garden, $20.00 per person
You are invited to join Pickering Creek staff and volunteers for an evening tea in the garden at Peterson Woods. Let the sounds of late spring soothe your spirit as you stroll the wooded pathways on this unique part of Pickering Creek. Watch for the late burst of bustling birds in the gardens and jumping fish on the creek as the sun begins to set. A selection of refreshing tea and light fare will be served.  Call 410-822-4903 register.
 
Thursday, June 21, 8:00pm – 10:00pm, Summer Solstice Night Hike, $5.00 per person
Explore the evening skies on the longest day of the year with Pickering Creek naturalists! As the sun sets, set your senses free while walking the trails of the 410-acre wildlife sanctuary and listening for the sounds of the nocturnal world. Test your night vision by looking for owls, bats, opossum and fox under darkening skies. Catch fireflies and gaze at the stars to kick off a summer full of wonder! Call 410-822-4903 to register.
 
Saturday, June 23, 8-930am, Druid Hill Park Bird Walk with Patterson Park Audubon
Druid Hill Park is an important migratory stopover in Baltimore City! Experts from Audubon and the Maryland Zoo will lead us in search of avian friends! Bring the whole family - all ages and abilities welcome! No experience necessary. If you would like to borrow binoculars, drop us an email – we have plenty to share!  There is no need to RSVP for this event, just arrive ready to explore! To borrow binoculars: baltimore@audubon.org or 410.558.2473. Free!  Meet at 3001 East Drive in Druid Hill Park.
 
Saturday, June 30, 8-930am, Saturday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
Over 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important migratory stopover in Baltimore City! Audubon experts will lead us in search of avian friends! Bring the whole family - all ages and abilities welcome! No experience necessary. If you would like to borrow binoculars, drop us an email – we have plenty to share!  There is no need to RSVP for this event, just arrive ready to explore! To borrow binoculars: baltimore@audubon.org or 410.558.2473. Free!  Meet at the fountain in the northwest corner of Patterson Park, closest to the intersection of E. Lombard St. and S. Patterson Park Ave.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Pickering Creek Audubon Center: 
Pickering Creek has ongoing volunteer opportunities to match your skills and interests.  Please see their website for details - click here.   
 
Patterson Park Audubon 
The Patterson Park Audubon Center team needs volunteers to help in their efforts to produce quality programs for children and adults, and to build Baltimore's bird habitat in Patterson Park and beyond. There are lots of ways you could help, both indoors and outdoors, or possibly from your own home.  See their website for more details - click here.