Join the Natural History Society of Maryland to meet other nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists, and similarly inquisitive minds. We offer a wide variety of programs for the beginner to the advanced naturalist, and from informal social events to in-depth courses. Everyone is welcome, but membership offers many free programs and discounts on others. So join us in a search for reptiles and amphibians, a canoe trip on the Chesapeake Bay, or to learn everything there is to know about Mary …

Go to www.WildFoodies.org for a FREE field guide, plus more information on local guides, groups, and research! Welcome to our group.  This is a collaborative effort!  We are a group of wild foods enthusiasts who came together in the summer of 2010 to learn more about wild edibles, both plants and animals (although we emphasize edible weeds)!  We believe that wild foods can become a major part of the American diet, as they are in other parts of the world. This group can maximize its potential if …

Also referred to as environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity is when someone reacts negatively to chemicals and toxins. Epidemiologic studies show that about 30% of the population is sensitive to common chemicals and foods with between 3.5% and 6% seriously sensitive. This group is a social and support group for those who have found that they are unable to tolerate many of the foods and chemicals that society takes for granted. These include paints, pollens, molds, plastics, gases, s …