Skulls and Skins
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDJoin Patuxent River State Park for an interactive program about the amazing animals that live around the park. Explore real-life skulls and pelts from mammal residents, and learn how bones and hair can teach us about what animals eat and how they live. All ages welcome! At the Nature Center.
Owl Pellets
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDCome to Patuxent River State Park and learn about the habits and diet of owls by dissecting the pellets they leave behind. All ages welcome; at the Nature Center.
Skulls and Skins
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDCome to Seneca Creek State Park and learn about the animals native to Maryland. Examine a real fur pelt and animal bones, and learn what these things tell us about our wildlife.
Song Circle/Tune Circle
Hyattstown Mill 14920 Hyattstown Mill Road, Hyattstown, MDThe Hyattstown Mill Song Circle and Tune Circle meets the third Saturday of every month. Tune Circle takes place at 6:00; Song Circle begins at 7:30. Visit the Song Circle website to learn more about the event. All are welcome!
Twilight Trek at Woodlawn
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MDThis NEW evening version of the Underground Railroad Experience guided hike lasts approximately 2.5 hours and is provided by “conductors” who lead groups along Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park’s wooded, natural surface trail. Hikers learn about various techniques that “freedom seekers” used to elude trackers, find food, and navigate their way North to freedom. This new […]
Nature Crafts
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDMake things and have fun every Sunday in April at the Seneca Creek State Park office!
Nature Journaling
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDMaking and keeping a nature journal or notebook is a fun way for kids (and adults) of all ages to study nature and record their experiences with the natural world. Make you own simple nature journal, and practice using them with others and staff at Patuxent River er State Park. Nature Center open from 10:00 […]
Reptile Encounter
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDCome to Seneca Creek State Park for a fun, 30-45 minute program for all ages. Meet a living snake or turtle and exams shells and skins from reptiles living in the park! Reptile encounters happen every Sunday afternoon at 2:00.
Explore the Local Watershed
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDJoin Seneca Creek State Park in exploring our local watershed to find out what lies underneath the water's surface. Identify various forms of life and get to perform a stream study or explore a vernal pool. Meet at the park office!
Spring Scavenger Hunt
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDJoin Seneca Creek State Park in a search for various signs of spring using their natural spring scavenger hunt guide! Meet at the Nature Shack.