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SUMMER NATURE CAMP

We had so much fun at summer camp in 2024! We expanded to eight themed weeks of camp and welcomed over 80 campers to beautiful Gwynns Falls Leakin Park. Each week included free exploration, guided hiking, classic camp games and animal ambassador encounters along with themed activities.

JUNIOR NATURALIST CAMP

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Junior naturalist campers explored the forest with a scientist's eye. We learned to identify plants and animals, made our own field guides, engineered shelters, and practiced our orienteering and mapmaking skills. 

WILD COOKING CAMP

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Wild cooking campers learned all about the edible opportunities of the forest: how to ID wild edibles and turn them into tasty snacks! We cooked daily, incorporating gathering, prep, cooking and cleanup into a daily schedule that also included plenty of goofing around.

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NATURE ART CAMP

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No insects were harmed! This beetle's body was discovered already dead.

During nature art week, campers explored their creative sides with visual and performing arts, from painting with natural ink and mud to storyboarding and acting in their own short films.

ADVENTURE CAMP

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Our 'classic' camp, adventure weeks focused on big body movement, free and guided exploration, and getting in touch with the world around us! We climbed, ran, rolled, waded, and got down and dirty to really connect with the woods.

WANT TO JOIN US FOR SUMMER 2025?

Summer camp registration will be posted to Baltimore City's CivicRec platform in March 2025. You can always call CMNC at 410-396-0808 with questions.

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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


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.

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*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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