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Meet the Animal Ambassadors at Echoes of Nature

When
06 Sep 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location
Bowie, Echoes of Nature
Spaces left
10

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:

NHSM Family Membership -- Children over 8 – $12.00
NHSM Member – $15.00
Non Member – $20.00
Non Member -- Children over 8 – $15.00

Let’s build a stronger connection to the natural world by meeting the animal ambassadors of Echoes of Nature. a private non-profit bringing people at any age together with nature. Their goal is to bring close, sensory experiences with live animals to their audiences, creating the connection to the natural world that is critical in building understanding and good stewardship.

Both Maryland native and non-native animals will visit with us on our tour. Our hands-on experiences may include a variety of snakes, turtles, tortoises, and frogs; birds of prey, such as a red-tailed hawk and screech owl; and small mammals such as a gray squirrel. Other animals may include a small American alligator, invertebrates, and domestic rabbits. Participants will rotate through various stations manned by staff and volunteers. Each station will feature animals to view and/or pet, with the opportunity to learn about their care, natural history, and fun facts.

Ideal for ages 8 and up. No more than two children per adult.

Echoes of Nature began in 2002 and became a non-profit in December 2010. Echo and Michael Uzzo are the co-founders of Echoes of Nature, and each works for the organization, too: Echo as the Education Director and Michael as the Executive Director. Ten staff and about a dozen volunteers care for the animals. They presented over 1,000 programs and engaged with over 40,000 audience members in 2024. Their current goal is to find a permanent home and open to the public by the spring of 2027. With a new building, they are hoping to expand their outreach programs, staff and volunteer numbers, and add a greater diversity of animal ambassadors.

Our meeting location can be found in your registration confirmation email when payment is complete.
Watch for additional details in a welcome email a few days before the date.
Dress according to the weather. We will be outside.
Bring water to drink.
Flat-soled shoes, no heels. Will be walking in the grass.
We may need to carpool from a nearby parking lot. More details to come.
Insect repellent, just in case.
Bring a first aid kit for your personal use.
No pets, please.
All events are held rain or shine. If any event is cancelled due to severe weather, you will receive an email or text. If you do not receive a weather-related email, the trip will proceed as planned.

Payment and Cancellation Policy: Payment is due online at the time of registration. Cancellations made seven or more days in advance of the event will receive a refund minus a 5% processing fee. Cancellations made within seven days of the event will not receive a refund. Events and field trips with fees of $10 or less are not refundable at any time unless canceled by NHSM. NHSM retains the right to update or change these requirements at any time.

For questions, please email Jayne at JAsh@marylandnature.org.

The Natural History Society of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and contributions are tax-deductible.

The mission of the Natural History Society of Maryland is to foster stewardship of Maryland’s natural heritage by conserving its natural history collections, educating its citizenry, and inspiring its youth to pursue careers in the natural sciences.