Community Calendar

Please contact WHC's Land Restoration Program Manager at 301-588-8994 to register for a class or for more information. We are trying to increase the number of educational activities at New Beginnings! If you would like to offer or receive a customized class on wildlife, land restoration, environmental education, or another related topic, please let us know!

All programs are open to the public, however, pre-registration is required for most events. Times, dates and programs are subject to change. Please check back frequently for updates.

Earth Day at New Beginnings

Join community members and others, on Sunday, April 20, 2008, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to celebrate Earth Day! Everyone is invited to learn about our planet, why it is important to protect it and easy ways to do so while enjoying the sites and sounds of Woodlawn’s abundant Wildlife. Refreshments will be provided.

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History of Earth Day
11:00-11:15 a.m.
Did you know that Earth Day has been celebrated on the same date since 1970? Learn about the history of Earth Day, why it is important, and simple practices you can do to help protect the planet we share and live on.

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
11:15-12:00 a.m.
Participate in a casual nature scavenger hunt that everyone can enjoy! Teams will be given a list of questions and objects with an Earth Day theme that they must answer or collect in a given amount of time. Work your brain and your senses and compete with other teams for prizes to be awarded at the end!

Invasive Weed Pull
12:15-1:00 p.m.
Get down to earth by helping with the on going battle of invasive weeds at New Beginnings. Every little bit removed helps increase the biodiversity and the overall habitat on site.

Rain Barrel Workshop Hosted by the Cecil County Master Gardeners
1:15-2:00 p.m.
See how easy it is to collect and save useable water by collecting rainwater from your roof and gutters in a rain barrel. These inexpensive containers are easy to construct and install and can not only help your garden grow, but also reduce cost in water usage significantly.

Please register for the event by contacting Jeff Popp, WHC Land Restoration Program Manager, by phone at 301-588-8994 or by email at jpopp@wildlifehc.org.
Registration is free, but is needed to ensure enough materials will be available. 

Cecil Bird Club Walk at New Beginnings

Join New Beginnings partners the Cecil Bird Club for a nature walk and bird watching at New Beginnings Saturday, May 17, 2008. Meet at 7 a.m. at the New Beginnings parking area for the half-day nature walk.