Barred Owl. Photo by John Creasman / Audubon Photography Awards

Field Trip

Leaders: Bob Boxwell and Margarita Rochow

Come “call out” the owls!! Owls are nocturnal, and therefore not easy to spot. A great Friday night family outing at The Elms. Dress appropriately for the weather, and avoid noisy clothing. This event is weather dependent. Rain or high winds will result in cancellation.

Directions: Take Rt 235 south, left onto St. James Church Road (opposite Mattapany Rd). You will see the sign for The Elms Environmental Education Center. We will meet in the hunter’s dirt parking lot on the right 100 yards before the gate (Do not drive past the gate!) RSVP to Bob Boxwell at robertboxwell1@outlook.com or 410-610-
5124.

COVID: Per St. Mary’s County Public Schools, masks are not required outdoors at this site.

FIELD TRIP COVID POLICY: SMAS is restarting its program of outdoor birding field trips as of January 2022 using the following public health guidelines to ensure the safety of participants on all trips:

1. All participants must be fully vaccinated except those with medical exemptions;

2. Masks are optional;

3. Do not attend if you are experiencing any symptoms of a cold, flu or COVID;

4. Maintain social distancing.