Grab a bite and a beer with other nature lovers and get ready to learn about outdoor recreation in Maryland with Emily Morrow, Outdoor Recreation Specialist with the Maryland DNR Office of Outdoor Recreation. We'll explore how our bodies and minds are wired for the outdoors and discover that you don’t have to travel far […]
Please join us for our July Grief Support Group and Hike on Saturday, July 25th. We will meet at the ThorpeWood Lodge at 9am. These monthly grief support groups and hikes are offered at no cost through the Umbrella Project. Facilitated by a professional grief counselor, each 90-minute support group is followed by an optional […]
Join us for our monthly speaker series at RAK Brewing Company in Downtown Frederick. Grab a bite and a beer with other nature lovers and get ready to learn about crayfish with Jay Kilian, DNR natural resources biologist. This is a free event, but we recommend you arrive early as seating is limited. These free […]
Take a moment to pause and reset with a guided meditation on the peaceful deck at Thurmont Library, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. This session is designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself and your surroundings. You'll learn simple meditation and mindfulness techniques you can practice on […]
Due to additional mental health and grief support programming taking place over the coming month, the August and September Monthly Grief Support Group and Hikes will be combined into one gathering on Saturday, September 12, 9am-12pm at the ThorpeWood Lodge. There will be no hike in August. Please join us on Saturday, September 12th for […]
This guided backpacking trip follows the Appalachian Trail in Maryland, offering a no-cost, beginner-friendly experience with all gear, food, and optional transportation provided. Led by Wilderness First Aid–certified trip leaders alongside grief counselors and mental health professionals, the program creates a safe, supportive space for healing in nature. Participants travel in small groups, camping under the stars, […]
Join us for our monthly speaker series at RAK Brewing Company in Downtown Frederick. Grab a bite and a beer with other nature lovers and get ready to learn about aquatic plants of Maryland with Brooke Landry, from Maryland DNR's Resource Assessment Team. This is a free event, but we recommend you arrive early as […]
Please join us for our September Grief Support Group and Hike on Saturday, September 12th. We will meet at the ThorpeWood Lodge at 9am. These monthly grief support groups and hikes are offered at no cost through the Umbrella Project. Facilitated by a grief professional, each 90-minute support group is followed by an optional hour-long […]
Mark your calendar for our 4th Annual Star Party with the TriState Astronomers! Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before viewing the stars. Parking is limited; please plan to carpool with other members of your party. This event if free but registration is required.
This guided backpacking trip follows the Appalachian Trail in Maryland, offering a no-cost, beginner-friendly experience with all gear, food, and optional transportation provided. Led by Wilderness First Aid–certified trip leaders alongside grief counselors and mental health professionals, the program creates a safe, supportive space for healing in nature. Participants travel in small groups, camping under the stars, […]
Join us for our monthly speaker series at RAK Brewing Company in Downtown Frederick. Grab a bite and a beer with other nature lovers and get ready to learn about bats with Rich Raesley, Professor of Biology at Frostburg State University. This is a free event, but we recommend you arrive early as seating is […]
Please join us for our October Grief Support Group and Hike on Saturday, October 31st. We will meet at the ThorpeWood Lodge at 9am. These monthly grief support groups and hikes are offered at no cost through the Umbrella Project. Facilitated by a grief professional, each 90-minute support group is followed by an optional hour-long […]
