Ready, Set, Grow!
All living things change throughout their lives. Plants and animals are born, grow up, and eventually die. This process is known as a life cycle. Living things that are related, …
Birds of the Chesapeake
Birds are animals with backbones with a beak, wings, feathers, two legs, lay eggs, and are warm-blooded. Some birds, like the Mourning Dove, live in Maryland all year long. Others, …
Spring is Coming!
The days are getting longer, and the nights are getting shorter. Do you know what that means? Spring is coming! – Spring is the transition between winter and summer. The …
Creatures in Camouflage
Camouflage helps animals survive in their habitat. It can help animals hide from predators (animals that might eat them). For predators, camouflage can help them blend into their habitat while …
Nature’s Builders
Animals make their homes in lots of different habitats. But sometimes, the environment doesn’t feel quite right… something is missing! Many animals change their habitat by digging holes, building nests, …
Radiant Reptiles
Reptiles are a type of cold-blooded animal with a backbone, dry, scaly skin, and lays eggs. Turtles, lizards, and snakes are examples of reptiles. Did you know Maryland is home …
Let it Snow!
Did you know that water can be a solid, liquid, or gas?!? Snow is a special form of solid water that forms when water freezes around tiny bits of dirt …
Groundhog Day
February is here, and we all know what that means, Groundhog Day is near! Legend has it; if a groundhog sees their shadow in early February, we will have six …
Fantastic Fish
Fish are animals that live in the water and have backbones, gills, and fins. The Chesapeake Bay is home to nearly 350 different kinds of fish. From Northern Pufferfish to …
Animals in Winter
The days are cold and short! Thick fur, sleeping through the winter, or moving to a warmer area are just a few of the many ways animals can survive winter. …