Mistletoe At Midday Makers Mart Planned For Nov. 21

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Local artisans will be on hand with their personally crafted and sustainable wares during the Nov. 21 Mistletoe at Midday Makers Mart to be held at the Robinson Nature Center. There will be physically distanced vendor tables both inside and outside the center, organizers noted. The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. instead of the tradition "moonlight" scenario.

Shoppers will find organic, minimal ingredient soaps and lotions, nature-inspired artwork, quilts, ceramics, woodcarvings and hand-crafted jewelry made of recycled and reclaimed materials. Some of the vendors on hand will include:

Art for Animals by GBAAZK (Greater Baltimore Chapter of American Association of Zoo Keepers) -paintings by animals and animal-themed crafts in support their non-profit whose mission includes keeper education and keeper-driven conservation initiatives.
Backed by Love - Original paintings, custom trays, earrings and coasters.
Cherapy - Therapeutic heat wraps.
Creative Animal, Fine and Decorative Arts by Stephanie Przybylek (available in Robinson's gift shop)
Dawson Distributing, handmade (squirrel-proof) bird feeders (available in Robinson's gift shop)
Experimental Design LLC - Artwork by Katherine Linton - original watercolor and acrylic paintings, handmade greeting cards, one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Exploration Delivered - Themed activity boxes and sensory activities for families.
Ginger's Mixed Media - Upcycled and natural/found objects jewelry.
Highland Concepts - Handmade wood products and carvings.
Jen Eidson Fine Art - Original painting, prints and notecards (Notecards available at Robinson gift shop, other items available online).
Kathi Isserman Photography - Canvas prints, framed prints and more.
Lianko's - one of a kind handmade rag dolls, stuffed fabric dogs and dog dolls and two sizes of cute stuffed fabric sheep.
Lisa's Pretties - Handmade jewelry, including earrings, kumihimo braided necklaces and bracelets, wire-wrapped stones and glassby Lisa Pittman.
Pam Franks Nature Photography.
Raising Skein - Distinctive crochet.
Soaps by Serena - Handmade natural soaps and scrubs.
Wolf Claw Crafts - Ethically-sourced real fur products like bags and earrings.
Wood Speaks - Handmade wooden kitchen tools and housewares.
Zach's Zig Zagging Crayons - Upcycled crayons for kids.

The Robinson Nature Center also has program kits that can be purchased and given from its Take Nature Home series.

Take Nature Home Program – Holiday Gift Kits
This season, give a gift that’s all about experiencing nature. Pick up a curated kit that includes all the materials and printed instructions needed for a morning of fun, nature-inspired adventure. Kits are designed for various age groups. Sign up by Dec. 5 for pick up on Dec. 13. Please call 410-313-0400 if you miss the cut off or need to arrange an alternate pick-up.

North Pole Exploration with the Five Senses
Give your little one a taste of life at the north pole with this fun-filled gift kit. Make a cuddly, stuffed snowman and create a winter scene on your window. Bake polar bear cookies with provided ingredients and cookie cutter. Make instant snow and “snow dough” for sensory play and enjoy a touchable storybook about polar bears. Material pick-up date Dec 13 between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Tis’ the Sweet Season
If your child loves treats and wildlife, they’ll enjoy this fun-filled gift kit. Create candy cane mice and handprint wreaths. Make natural ornaments that can be hung outside to help feed birds in your neighborhood. Decode mysterious tracks in instant snow using our mystery cards. Head outside for a winter scavenger hunt, and return inside to make a hot chocolate cone reindeer. Material pick up date Dec. 13 between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Nature’s Spa Kit
Enjoy making luxurious products to pamper yourself using the bounties of nature. This kit includes all the materials you will need to give yourself a mint facial, create your own lip balm, botanical bath bomb and sugar scrub. Discover all about the plants used in these products and the soothing properties they impart. Material pick up date Dec. 13 between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.