Opossums, Raccoons, and Skunks

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD

Learn about these interesting nocturnal mammals at the Patuxent River State Park Nature Center.

Trail Maintenance – Volunteers Needed!

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD

Come help maintain Patuxent River State Park's current trail systems. Participants will walk the trails and cut back anything intruding upon our trails and note any major issues. Please bring […]

Weekday Hike

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD

This is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise after work. Participants will hike a loop of between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for animal sightings, […]

Free Summer Concert

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo

Head to Glen Echo Park for an evening of live music as I and I Riddim thrills audiences with an arsenal of your favorite Reggae standards. The Bumper Car Pavilion […]

Meet the Birds

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD

Come to the Nature Center for multimedia introduction to some of the commonly seen birds in Patuxent River State Park.

Tree Identification Hike

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD

Join a Seneca Creek State Park ranger in identifying the various tree species located around the park office.

Sunset Paddle

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD

Join in for a guided paddle of Clopper Lake to look for wildlife and admire the scenery during the sunset. Boats are available to rent or you may bring your […]

Take Me Fishing

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD

Join an expert angler for a beginner's house in fishing. The park supplies rods and reels, but you may bring your own. A non-tidal fishing license is required for ages […]

Roly-Poly Hunt

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD

Starting at the Nature Center, participants will turn over nearby logs to find Roly-Polies or Pill Bugs – then examine them under the microscope and talk about what makes a […]

Trash Clean Up – Volunteer Opportunity

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD

Help keep Patuxent River State Park clean and safe by removing some of the trash that has accumulated over the years. Please bring close-toed shoes, water, and work gloves. Ages […]