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September 2019
Reptile Feeding
Check out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the Park Office.
Find out more »Nature Shack
Fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Find out more »Weekday Hike
This is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise after work. Hike a loop of between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for animal sightings, plant, animal and insect observations. Meet at the Park Office.
Find out more »Beginner Nature Journaling
Join a park naturalist in learning how to observe the natural world through the art of nature journaling. This activity is designed for beginners; be sure to bring a journal! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Find out more »CCC Living History Program
Come to Seneca Creek State Park for a special twilight campfire living history program on “Roosevelt’s Tree Army,” the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Historian/Interpreter Ranger Erik will appear in character as George Richter, a civilian enrollee from Gaithersburg working at the CCC camp in New Germany State Park, to give you a first-person account of daily life in the Great Depression, the work of the CCC in Maryland’s parks, and impact of the Corps on the lives…
Find out more »Migrations to Escape Winter: Monarchs
Learn about Monarch butterflies as they leave our area to migrate down to Mexico for the winter. Meet at the Nature Center.
Find out more »Volunteer Opportunity: Weed Warriors
Join a state park ranger and help to remove some of the invasive plants that threaten Maryland's natural ecosystems. Close-toed shoes, bug spray, and work gloves are recommended. Ages 10 and older; may be canceled due to bad weather.
Find out more »Fall Scavenger Hunt
Join the park naturalist for a fall-themed scavenger hunt to see what can be found in the park during this beautiful season. Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Find out more »Historic Rockville Church Tour
Explore the rich history and unique architecture of several Rockville churches dating over 150 years. Learn about each congregation's history and role in Rockville throughout time, and view stained glass windows, take special tours, enjoy musical performances, and more. Tickets are required.
Find out more »Meet the Reptiles
Reptiles make up one of the most interesting groups of animals found in Patuxent River State Park. This will be a multimedia presentation to allow you to learn more about these varied and very unique animals. Meet at the Nature Center.
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