Howard County Conservancy

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10520 Old Frederick Rd
Woodstock, MD 21163
+1 (410) 465-8877
https://www.howardnature.org
The Howard County Conservancy operates Mt. Pleasant, a 325-year-old farm that now serves as a nature preserve and educational facility. With a nature center, 232 acres of meadows and forests lush with biodiversity, native plant gardens, a historic farmhouse and outbuildings, streams, the Conservancy is open every day of the year, dawn to dusk. Our 5 miles of trails are well-marked, lead back to our parking lot, and open to all for free. We host public programs every month of the year, from birding, hikes and outdoor yoga classes to preschool playdates and holiday gift markets. Our nature center, with rescue animals and educational exhibits, is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, late March through December; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, January to late March.

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Ivy L.
6/20/2023

Howard County Conservancy We'll walk you to see the biggest beaver dam in Howard County Conservancy. Are you excited? Let's walk with us to the Wetlands trail! First you walk from the parking...

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Jan M.
10/24/2024

We visited with family on a visit to Baltimore. Took a nice hike and saw the owls and bee apiary. Saw many bluebirds, sparrows and a soaring bald eagle! My son enjoys bird watching here. A most...

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Bill C.
9/14/2022

Such a wonderful place that I never knew existed until this weekend when We attended a wedding here. Actually, I officiated. So, I got to check out the grounds around the main building before the...

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Jasmine G.
11/13/2022

I love this place!! This review is based on my cousins wedding I just attended. This venue is sneaky! Like super cute. The scene is beautiful especially when the weather is working in your favor....

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Jody M.
5/14/2021

Great place for a walk/hike with family and friends. There is plenty for kids to do including a play area, goats and an owl to visit. I enjoy walking down to the stream while bird watching all...

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