Osprey Update
Both of our osprey chicks fledged the nest in late July. The parents will migrate separately to South America towards the end of August while …
Summer Events and Cattails
Marshy Point’s Summer event calendar (covering June to August 2018) is now online. The Summer edition of our newsletter, Cattails, is also available! Check them …
Osprey Nest Cam
In March, an osprey pair returned from their winter migration and build their nest on our osprey platform. Three eggs were laid, although one was …
Great Blue Herons
For anyone who is not familiar with these large, long-legged wading birds and their prehistoric sounding calls, an encounter with a great blue heron can …
Registration Open for Fall Pre-K
Registration is now open for the Chesapeake Adventurers’ Fall session, which will run from Sept. 5 to Nov. 30, 2018. You can also register for …
2018 Summer Camp
Camp dates and registration information are available online on our Summer Camp page. All camps are open to the public. Camp registrations for MPNCC members …
Evergreens in Winter
Despite the cold, short days and long nights of Winter, some plants remain green throughout the year. The term “evergreen” refers more to this characteristic …
New Pre-K Program
Marshy Point’s new Chesapeake Adventurers Pre-K program offers children a nature-focused learning experience. Modeled after the European Forest Kindergarten, the Adventurers will set out on …
Special Halloween-Themed Pokemon Night
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 28th, for a special edition of Pokemon Late Night Madness. We will tap into the special Halloween theme currently running …
American Kestrels
The American kestrel may be one of North America’s smallest birds of prey, but they are still formidable predators. About the size of a mourning …