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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Summer Programs 2026
Pop-Up Nature Play Date: What's Cookin' in the Mud Kitchen?
Sat., July 18 from 10 am - 12 pm
Learn more + register, here.
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Family Pond Search & Picnic
Sat., August 15 from 10 am - 12 pm
Learn more + register, here.
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Summer Cicada Circle: Stories & Songs with Grandfriends
Sat., August 22 from 11 - 12 pm
Location: Glen Meadows main facility/courtyard
Registration coming soon!
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Mother Nature Storytime: Butterfly Journeys
Sat., September 19 from 11 - 12 pm (FREE)
Registration coming soon!​​
Autumn Programs 2026​​​​​​
Fall Fest!
Sat., October 10 from 10 - 1 pm
Mother Nature Storytime: Pumpkin Time
Sat., October 24 from 11 - 12 pm (FREE)
Family Fire Building
Sat., November 14 from 1 - 3 pm
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Winter Solstice Outdoor Teacher Retreat
Sat., December 5 from 8:30 - 4 pm
Location: Robinson Nature Center, Columbia, MD
Register at anbe.org/winter-solstice-OTR.
Foraged Tea Tasting and Felted Gifts
Sat., December 12 from 10 - 12 pm
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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
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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: A Professional Learning Retreat for Teachers and Childcare Providers
March 20 from 8:30 - 4 pm
Register at anbe.org/spirit-of-spring​​
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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
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Night for Nature: An Evening in Bloom
Fri, April 2 from 6 - 9 pm
Location: Checkerspot Brewing Company, Baltimore, MD
Register at anbe.org/NFN
Mother Nature Storytime: Caring for Our Home, Earth
Sat., April 10 from 11 - 12 pm (FREE)
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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)
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Family Stream Search & Picnic
Sat., May 22 from 10 - 12 pm
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Summer Programs 2027​​
Summer Cicada Circle: Stories & Songs with Grandfriends
Sat., June 19 from 10 - 11 am
Location: Glen Meadows main facility/courtyard
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.
