Environmental Education Programs

Howard County Conservancy at Mt. Pleasant, 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD 21163

mapHoward County Conservancy at Mt. Pleasant, 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD 21163

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Environmental Education Programs include butterfly walks, the Moth Ball, a July Weekend Butterfly ID Class & Walk, Building Woodland Fairy Houses, and Jazz in the Garden with High Caliber. The butterfly walks are led by members of the Howard County Bird Club and meander through meadows. The Nature Center is open Monday–Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with closures on winter Saturdays, and the trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset.

• Schedule: Nature Center open Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed winter Saturdays); trails open daily from sunrise to sunset
• Price: Mt. Pleasant Farmstead trails are free and open sunrise to sunset daily; Jazz in the Garden with High Caliber on Oct. 3 at 11:30 a.m. is free; Moth Ball on July 23 at 8 p.m. has a fee (amount not specified)

More than 40,000 people take part in these environmental education programs for schools, families, children, and adults each year. Mt. Pleasant Farmstead features 232 acres and 5 miles of trails that are free and open from sunrise to sunset daily. Belmont is open for Nature Preschool and scheduled events only.

Last updated July 20, 2026.

Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.