There’s one in every neighborhood—the person who answers questions about the nature for their neighbors, who feeds birds, tends gardens, explores nature in a community park, watches the weather, the stars and butterflies. In direct and indirect ways these neighbors help their communities—particularly the children—learn about the plants, animals, and the way the world works in their own backyards, neighborhoods, and parks. Maybe it’s you? Or perhaps your neighborhood hasn’t found you yet. Join members of the Maryland Community Naturalist Network and the Maryland Natural History Society for an evening of ecological education!
The Maryland Community Naturalist Network (MCNN), a project of The Natural History Society of Maryland, is cultivating a nature mentor within walking distance of every neighbor! The Network connects participants to a larger community of knowledgeable experts to promote skills of awareness, place-knowledge, and nature connection. Together we explore the nature of our neighborhoods and parks, and share what we discover with our neighbors.