Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library: 410-222-1770 • 4:30pm: Grades 2 to 5 talk Letters to Leo by Amy Hest. 

  Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library: 410-222-1770 Dress up as your favorite children’s book character for a prize. 

    Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library: 410-222-1770 • 9am-3pm: Kids make a craft while mom enjoys tea. Fairview Library, Owings: 410-257-2101 • 10-10:30am: Stories, songs and crafts for families;rsvp. • 10:45-11:15am: Kids up to age 5 play. Bring a battery-free toy to share. Prince Frederick Library: 410-535-0291 • 10-10:45am: Stories, songs and crafts for families;rsvp.

  Moms, dads and tots discover otters. 10:30-11am at Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons: 410-326-2042; www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

  Kids make a craft for Mother’s Day. 2-3:30pm at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian. $3: 410-741-9330; www.jugbay.org.

Event Date:  June 20, 2013 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Annapolis Pediatrics' FREE "Savor Summer" Open House Healthy Snack Tasting and Art Exhibit Thursday, 6/20/13 from 5:30-7:30pm Annapolis Pediatrics Kent Island Office 1630 Main St, Suite 201 Chester, Maryland 21619 A variety of healthy snacks to sample Kent Island Farmer's Market samples and information Tour of Annapolis Pediatrics Kent Island office and information about the practice Display of "healthy eating" themed artwork by local children and Kent Island artist Maureen Bannon Kids table to draw pictures of healthy foods Open to all ages! Location Annapolis Pediatrics 1630 Main Street, Suite 201 Chester, MD 21619 United States See map: Google Maps

Event Date:  June 29, 2013 - 10:30am - 12:00pm Ever wonder what to do with those food scraps left from chopping veggies? Do your plants seem a little slow to grow? Then you just might need a worm bin in your home! Worm bins are a great way to compost food. They provide nutrient rich soil for plants and teach all about the world of worms. We’ll provide all the supplies needed to make two different size worm bins – you can choose the best size for you. All ages (with adult). Saturday, June 29, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. $20 members, $30 non-members (price is per bin) Location Irvine Nature Center 11201 Garrison Forest Road Owings Mills, MD United States See map: Google Maps

Event Date:  June 21, 2013 - 6:30pm - June 22, 2013 - 9:00am Join the rest of America in this annual tradition promoted by the National Wildlife Federation! Pitch a tent at Irvine, head out for a night hike with us, do some stargazing, then enjoy a campfire snack before bed. In the morning, we’ll listen to the sounds of the forest waking up and share a light breakfast. Pre-registration is required; Irvine provides a limited number of tents (please mention that you need one when registering). Please eat dinner before arriving promptly at 6:30 p.m. All ages (with adult). Friday, June 21, 6:30 p.m. – Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m. Location Irvine Nature Center 11201 Garrison Forest Road Owings Mills, MD United States See map: Google Maps

Event Date:  September 12, 2013 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm Are you interested in nature but need more than a kids program? This naturalist-led series introduces youth to competitive and scientific birding opportunities. Learn easy identification techniques and how to bird on a team, and visit new places month to month. You will make new friends, learn to bird and create many memorable moments! More dates will be announced. Ages 10-15. Thursday, September 12, 7 – 8 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 8 – 10 a.m. (meet at Cromwell Valley Park) $10 members, $20 non-members*

Event Date:  August 13, 2013 - 8:00am - 10:00am Youth birders, listen up! Meet at Irvine for a hike to identify some of our summer resident birds. No experience with birding is necessary, but a willingness to learn tricks and techniques to identify birds is a must. Bring your own binoculars or borrow ours. A light breakfast is included. Ages 10 & up (teens included!). Tuesday, August 13, 8 – 10 a.m. Free! Location Irvine Nature Center 11201 Garrison Forest Road Owings Mills, MD United States See map: Google Maps