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 […]

Pontoon Tours

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD

Take a relaxing, 45-minute ride on the pontoon boat "Blue Heron." Learn about history of the area and search for the wildlife that call Clopper Lake home. There is a […]

$2

Nature Crafts

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD

Fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities every week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.

Reptile Encounter

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD

Come to the park for a fun, 30-45 minute program for all ages. Meet a living snake or turtle and examine shells and skins from reptiles living in the park! […]

Pontoon Tours

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD

Take a relaxing 45 minute evening boat ride on the pontoon boat “Blue Heron.” Learnabout history of the area and search for wildlife who call Clopper Lake home. There is […]

$2