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ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS

 

Explores reptiles and birds that are found in the park and their adaptations for survival. You’ll get to meet some of the animal ambassadors of Carrie Murray Nature Center and learn about how they got here, their habitat needs, and their survival superpowers.

Pre-visit Videos. Have your class watch at least one video tour from the program of your choice.  Students should generate questions, which need to be sent to the Carrie Murray guide before the live chat. 

Student Activities (optional):

Additional Resources:

Snakes

Snakes

Meet our black rat snake and corn snake!

Turtles

Turtles

We currently have 4 box turtles and a wood turtle.

Birds of Prey

Coming

Soon

Birds of Prey

Learn about turkey vultures, red-tailed hawks, great horned owls, and screech owls!

Camouflage Creatures

Camouflage Creatures

Dream Home

Dream Home

Nature Journal

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Carrie Murray Nature Center is operated by Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP)
 

Carrie Murray Nature Center

1901 Ridgetop Road, Baltimore, MD 21207

Nature Center Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Monthly Second Sundays (May-Nov): 8:30am - 4:30pm

Please come visit us with our newly expanded open hours!


Trail Hours:
Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 4:30pm 
Monthly Second Sundays (May-Nov): 8:00am - 4:30pm 

If you arrive before our Center is open, please pick up trail maps and brochures from the kiosk along the sidewalk.

*On Second Sundays May-November, the Center and campus are closed on the preceding Saturday.

©2019 by Carrie Murray Nature Center.

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