Make Captain Trash Wheel proud and help clean up the shoreline at Masonville Cove! Student service learning hours opportunity. Registration required. Community Shoreline Clean-Up Make Captain Trash Wheel proud and help clean up the shoreline at Masonville Cove! Student service learning hours opportunity. Registration required.

Learn about what drives us— our mission, vision, and values. ABOUT US MISSION The mission of the Masonville Cove Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership is to: Inspire all people to explore, discover and respect nature, growing the next generation of environmental stewards. VISION Masonville Cove Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership will be a leader in urban conservation, known for superior educational programs and as a community asset and recreation destination where everyone has equal opportunity to benefit from meaningful outdoor and stewardship experiences. CORE VALUES At Masonville Cove, we value: Fun – Delighting in innovative and impactful programming to deepen the understanding and enjoyment of nature. Collaboration – Growing partnerships and making connections to fulfill our mission. Community – Engaging as good neighbors and stewards of the environment to serve as a community asset. Inclusiveness – Respecting and empowering all people to engage with and benefit from nature.

Come join us for a movie night and don't worry about the popcorn! Enjoy a warm break with us from the cold as we all catch up and look ahead. We will be showing the movie the Lorax, a hit for the whole family. Snacks are available for everyone. Registration required. 1st Thursday: March Movie Night Come join us for a movie night and don't worry about the popcorn! Enjoy a warm break with us from the cold as we all catch up and look ahead. We will be showing the movie the Lorax, a hit for the whole family. Snacks are available for everyone. Registration required.

Join us for an in-person craft inspired by nature! We will share stories and learn about the groundhogs at Masonville while making our own groundhog puppet crafts. Enjoy the great outdoors on a walk with us for field observations and take a moment to appreciate these animals! Registration required. Nature for Kids: Great Groundhogs Join us for an in-person craft inspired by nature! We will share stories and learn about the groundhogs at Masonville while making our own groundhog puppet crafts. Enjoy the great outdoors on a walk with us for field observations and take a moment to appreciate these animals! Registration required.

Hands on Environmental Education programs ideal for homeschool families and all students on days off of school! $20 per participant. Registration required. Drop In Field Trip: Stream Study Hands on Environmental Education programs ideal for homeschool families and all students on days off of school! $20 per participant. Registration required.

Calling all herpetologists! Learn how scientists study Diamondback Terrapin populations by examining nests, measuring eggs, and determining survival of hatchlings from simulated terrapin nests. Terrapin Tales Calling all herpetologists! Learn how scientists study Diamondback Terrapin populations by examining nests, measuring eggs, and determining survival of hatchlings from simulated terrapin nests.

Learn how you can grow native plants, even in urban spaces! Join us in building a container pollinator garden to promote pollinator conservation. Registration is encouraged for this free event, walk ins are welcome. Container Pollinator Gardening at Masonville Cove Learn how you can grow native plants, even in urban spaces! Join us in building a container pollinator garden to promote pollinator conservation. Registration is encouraged for this free event, walk ins are welcome.

Join us to clean up the stream and living shoreline at Masonville Cove. Make a difference while learning about the causes and effects of marine debris and how you can help! Project Clean Stream Join us to clean up the stream and living shoreline at Masonville Cove. Make a difference while learning about the causes and effects of marine debris and how you can help!

Join us for an in-person craft inspired by nature! We will share stories and learn about the flying friends around us while creating our own butterflies. Enjoy the great outdoors on a walk with us afterwards and take a moment to appreciate nature! Registration required. Nature for Kids: Beautiful Butterflies Join us for an in-person craft inspired by nature! We will share stories and learn about the flying friends around us while creating our own butterflies. Enjoy the great outdoors on a walk with us afterwards and take a moment to appreciate nature! Registration required.

Explore, Discover, and Engage at the Nation's First Urban Wildlife refuge Partnership! Participants will engage in hands on learning on our 52 acre waterfront campus, discover in our science labs, and explore the natural world around them. Summer Science and Nature Program: Exploring the Chesapeake Bay Explore, Discover, and Engage at the Nation's First Urban Wildlife refuge Partnership! Participants will engage in hands on learning on our 52 acre waterfront campus, discover in our science labs, and explore the natural world around them.