Nature Hikes around Lusby

  2026 Spring Program

2026 SPRING CALENDAR OF HIKES

  • Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 7am - 9am

  • Waterfowl Species Migration at Drum Point - HIKE LEADER - RICK SMITH, Calvert Nature Society

  • Very early March is a very interesting time for bird watching enthusiasts as a great time to view the overlap of winter bird species starting to move north and spring species (including Osprey) are starting to move into the area.

  • Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 9am - 11am

  • Herpetology Study at Cove Point - FrogWatch Daytime Hike - HIKE LEADER - Matt Neff, Curator, Calvert Marine Museum
    An educational hike through local forests and wetlands to observe amphibians in their natural environment while learning about amphibian ecology.  Join our search for rare, threatened and endangered species and learn about conservation challenges to protect them,

  • Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 7pm - 9pm

    Herpetology Study at Cove Point - FrogWatch Nightime Hike - HIKE LEADER - MATT NEFF, Curator, Calvert Marine Museum
    An educational evening woodland hike focused on listening for mating calls and identifying frog species during peak breeding season, highlighting amphibian behavior, habitats and the importance of protecting vernal pools.

  • Saturday, April 4th, 2026 8am - 12pm

  • Water Quality Monitoring in the Hellen Creek Nature & Wildlife Preserve - HIKE LEADER - Bruce Fall, Director, Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust
    An educational hike to visit four local streams to collect water quality samples, engaging attendees in hands-on monitoring and learning about watershed stewardship while supporting Calvert County’s annual Water Quality Blitz.

  • Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 9am - 11am

  • Eastern Hemlock Restoration Hike and Planting Activity - HIKE LEADER - Bruce Fall, Director, Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust
    An educational hike featuring hands-on planting of 8-10 inch Eastern Hemlock seedlings, teaching participants about preservation, protection and regeneration efforts supporting this rare native  tree stand in Calvert County.