SOMD Audubon

Bird Walk at Piscataway MOS Sanctuary
2026-05-23 07:30 - 10:30 UTC | Piscataway MOS Sanctuary, 14300 Hardy Tavern Drive, Accokeek, MD, 20607, United States
Come out and enjoy birds at our nearest Maryland Ornithological Society (MOS) Sanctuary in Accokeek. Led by an MOS guide, the event is free and open to all—including kids—no birding experience necessary. Loaner binoculars can be provided upon request. Please visit the MOS website to learn more and register: Piscataway MOS Sanctuary Spring Bird Walk Sign-up. If you have questions, email Alex at piscatawaysanctuary@gmail.com.

Nature Fest at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus
2026-05-30 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | College of Southern MD, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
The Neighborhood Creative Arts Center will hold its sixth annual Nature Fest on May 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the La Plata Campus of the College of Southern Maryland.
With engaging exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, Nature Fest reaches nature lovers of all ages—from toddlers to teens, parents, and grandparents—offering an inspiring day of outdoor learning, creativity, and environmental stewardship. Bring the whole family for interactive, outdoor learning and fun.
Kids working on craft projects at Nature Fest 2025.
Southern Maryland Audubon Society (SMAS) is a supporting partner for this year’s event. The SMAS booth will be located next to the College of Southern MD/Town of La Plata booth, which SMAS helped design. Its display will be based on this year’s World Migratory Bird Day theme Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter. Multiple vendors will play a part in an activity wherein kids learn about observing and counting birds! We will also offer other hands-on birdy activities and demonstrations. All are welcome to this free family event!

Annual Picnic 2026
2026-06-07 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Maxwell Hall, 17388 Teagues Point Rd., Hughesville, 20637, United States
Join us at Southern Maryland Audubon Society’s annual picnic on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. In addition to our usual lineup of activities (see below), we will offer free native plants (hearty thanks to Lynne Wheeler!) and display works by artist and birder Kimberly De Jesús Alfonso. Kimberly has visited eight countries researching endangered species and paints them after returning to her studio.
Please RSVP using the link below to help us plan for the picnic:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DA4A82AA2F5C34-64053904-smdaudubon
• Potluck Lunch 1:00 – 2:15
• Welcome 2:15 – 2:30
• Business Meeting: Elections and Award Presentations 2:30 – 3:00
• Bird Walk 3:00 – 4:00
ALL ARE WELCOME!
