Public Programs & Workshops
There is so much to discover at Notchcliff! Join us for a public program, workshop, or hike to explore nature as family in every season. Pre-registration is required; all programs take place at Notchcliff Nature Programs unless otherwise noted.​
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Autumn Programs 2026​​​​​​​
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Family Fire Building
Sat., November 7 from 1 - 3 pm
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Autumn Cicaca Circle: Stories & Songs with Grandfriends
Sat., November 14 from 10 - 11 am
Location: Glen Meadows main facility/courtyard
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Winter Solstice Outdoor Teacher Retreat
Sat., December 5 from 8:30 - 4 pm
Location: Robinson Nature Center, Columbia, MD
Learn more + register here.
Foraged Tea Tasting and Felted Gifts
Sat., December 12 from 10 - 12 pm
Learn more + register here.
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Winter Programs 2027
Winter Cicaca Circle: Stories & Songs with Grandfriends
Sat., January 9 from 10 - 11 am
Location: Glen Meadows main facility/courtyard
Learn more + register here.
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January: Pop-Up Snow Day!
Maple Trees: Nature Hike & Sweet Treat
Sat., February 6 from 10 - 12 pm
Winter Hike & Campfire Soup Sip
Sat., February 20 from 10 - 12 pm
February: Pop-Up Snow Day!​​​
Spirit of Spring Outdoor Teacher Retreat:
A Professional Learning Retreat for Teachers and Childcare Providers
March 20 from 8:30 - 4 pm
Learn more + register here.​​
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Spring Programs 2027
Spring Cicada Circle: Stories & Songs with Grandfriends
Sat., March 27 from 10 - 11 am
Location: Glen Meadows main facility/courtyard
Learn more + register here.
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Night for Nature: An Evening in Bloom
Fri, April 2 from 6 - 9 pm
Location: Checkerspot Brewing Company, Baltimore, MD
Learn more + register here: anbe.org/NFN
Mother Nature Storytime: Caring for Our Home, Earth
Sat., April 10 from 11 - 12 pm (FREE)
Learn more + register here​.
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Earth Day Fairy Fest!
Sat., April 24 from 10 - 1 pm
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​Mother Nature Storytime: Growing a Garden
May 8 from 11 - 12 pm (FREE)
Learn more + register here​.
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Family Stream Search & Picnic
Sat., May 22 from 10 - 12 pm
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Summer Programs 2027
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Summer Cicada Circle: Stories & Songs with Grandfriends
TBA
Location: Glen Meadows main facility/courtyard
Learn more + register here.
Pop-up Nature Play Day: Artmaking with Mud
Sat., June 26 from 10 - 12 pm
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Questions? Contact Tressa Andrews, Notchcliff Program Director at Tressa@anbe.org.
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We honor the diverse background and abilities of everyone in our learning community. We work closely with families to ensure that every child receives necessary accommodations to thrive. Reach out if you have specific questions about our approach to inclusion or need financial assistance to attend, please contact Jasmine Atkins, Jasmine@anbe.org.
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Preview our Cancellation and Refund Policy here.
