Aristotle stated in De Partibus Animalium in 384 BC, “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.”
Something of the Marvelous
No Tent
No Auction
Only Gratitude for your support
while you explore the grounds of Myrtle Grove
Pickering Creek is connecting people with nature and all of its marvels everyday
At Pickering Creek Audubon Center, we celebrate sharing something of the marvelous every day of the year with the community, opening the eyes of people of all ages to the wild beauty of nature, the sense of belonging to the bigger yet fragile natural world, and the intricate web that connects us all.
Join us as we celebrate Something of the Marvelous with a generous gift to this year’s spring challenge. Your gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $70,000 in support of the environmental education programming of Pickering Creek.
Gifts made by June 1st will be matched dollar for dollar up to $70,000 in support of Pickering Creek
As a special thank you for being part of the Something of the Marvelous Challenge, you will be invited to explore the historic grounds and a portion of Myrtle Grove, home of the marvelous Herbert & Patrice Miller on June 6th.
Donors making gifts of $250 or more to the dollar for dollar matching challenge will receive two reservation spots and donors making gifts of $125-$224 will receive one reservation spot. You will receive a link via email to make a reservation for the time entrance of your choice between 3pm and 6pm to explore the gardens on June 6th (Space is limited).
The fair market value of each reservation spot is $30.
As a thank you, you will be invited to visit the home and grounds of
Myrtle Grove on June 6th
Guests will enjoy the natural beauty of the wooded grounds Enjoy a glass of wine while stepping back in history while strolling the through one of Maryland’s most historic homes.
*Please wear sturdy shoes, the walk is across uneven ground and surfaces. Golf cart transportation is not provided.
Our Marvelous 2026 Sponsors
HOST
Herbert & Patrice Miller
GOLDEN EAGLE
Bruce Wiltsie & Bill Davenport
Matt Miller & Beth Wehrle
Peter Stifel
BALD EAGLE
Kimberly & Glenn Baker
Len & Donna Bush
Rodger & Priscilla Waldman
NORTHERN HARRIER
Steve & Julie Burleson
Richard Marks & Amy Haines
Dick Worsham & Debbie Geisenkotter
GREAT BLUE HERON
Coard & Sunny Benson
Easton Utilities
Beth Johnson & Michael Dougherty
Jim Olds & Robin Buckley
WOOD THRUSH
Chesapeake Audubon Society
Willis MacGill
Richard & Beverly Tilghman
Peter & Linda Yungbluth
Jim & Ina Jo Van Ness
SALT MARSH SPARROW
The Easton Group Morgan Stanley
Fleetwood Insurance
Stephen & Audrey Forrer
Ron Ketter & Janet Mackey
Richard & Jan Hynson
Marvin & Dede Lang
Thomas & Patricia Ledvina
George & Cemmy Peterson
Amber & John Powers
Mary Revell & Eugene Lopez
Andrew & Erin Riggin
Tom & Patty Sanders
Shore United Bank
JoAnn Storey
