November Nature Outing
Nov
16
9:00 AM09:00

November Nature Outing

Join ASCM naturalists for a Bob Schaefer Nature Outing at our Audrey Carroll Sanctuary near Mount Airy. In November, migratory birds are transitioning to or settling into their winter homes, so come out and let’s see what species we find! 

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October Nature Outing
Oct
19
9:00 AM09:00

October Nature Outing

Join ASCM naturalists for a Bob Schaefer Nature Outing at the Fred Archibald Audubon Sanctuary in New Market. See and identify the many fall migrant birds that use this beautiful sanctuary. Among sparrows alone, there’s a good chance of seeing song, field, swamp, white-throated, white-crowned chipping, and Lincoln’s sparrows, as well as dark-eyed juncos.

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August Nature Outing
Aug
17
9:00 AM09:00

August Nature Outing

Join ASCM naturalists for a Bob Schaefer Nature Outing at our Fred Archibald Audubon Sanctuary near New Market. Birds are mostly quiet at this time of year, but butterflies and dragonflies are very active and are easily observed at close range. 

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June Nature Outing
Jun
15
9:00 AM09:00

June Nature Outing

Join ASCM naturalists for a Bob Schaefer Nature Outing at our Fred Archibald Audubon Sanctuary near New Market. We will be searching for orioles and many other birds and learning to listen for their songs. We may also see butterflies and dragonflies. 

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April Nature Outing
Apr
20
9:00 AM09:00

April Nature Outing

Join ASCM naturalists for a Bob Schaefer Nature Outing at our Fred Archibald Audubon Sanctuary near New Market. We’ll be looking for spring migrants, such as broad-winged hawk, brown thrasher, gray catbird, American robin, house wren, eastern phoebe, Louisiana waterthrush, tree swallow, and first arrivals of our purple martin colony.

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August Nature Outing
Aug
20
9:00 AM09:00

August Nature Outing

  • Fred Archibald Audubon Sanctuary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us Saturday, August 20, 9 to 11 a.m., for a Bob Schaefer Series nature outing at our Fred Archibald Sanctuary near New Market.

Birds are mostly quiet at this time of year, but butterflies and dragonflies are very active and are easily observed at close range.

People of all ages are welcome to explore the sanctuary with us! No restroom facilities are available. The event will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

The event is free, but donations are always welcome to help us maintain our beautiful sanctuaries and support all of our efforts to help us make a home for birds. Thank you!

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June Nature Walk
Jun
18
9:00 AM09:00

June Nature Walk

  • Fred J. Archibald Audubon Sanctuary, 6011 Boyers Mill Rd New Market, MD 21774 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Saturday, June 18, 9 to 11 a.m. Audubon Society of Central Maryland will sponsor a Bob Schaefer Nature Outing at the Fred Archibald Audubon Sanctuary. We will be searching for orioles and many other birds, and learning to listen for their songs to help spot them. We may also see butterflies and dragonflies.

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