Nature Crafts
Seneca Creek State ParkFun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Reptile Encounter
Seneca Creek State ParkCome 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 Seneca Creek State Park! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Autumn Pontoon Tour
Seneca Creek State ParkTake a relaxing 45-minute afternoon boat ride on the pontoon boat "Blue Heron." See the beautiful shades of autumn as the leaves begin to change around Clopper Lake. There is a small fee per person in addition to park entrance fees; meet at the Boat Center.
Reptile Feeding
Seneca Creek State ParkCheck out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the Park Office.
Nature Shack
Seneca Creek State ParkFun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Weekday Hike
Seneca Creek State ParkThis 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.
Beginner Nature Journaling
Seneca Creek State ParkJoin 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.
CCC Living History Program
Seneca Creek State ParkCome 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 […]
Migrations to Escape Winter: Monarchs
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDLearn about Monarch butterflies as they leave our area to migrate down to Mexico for the winter. Meet at the Nature Center.
Volunteer Opportunity: Weed Warriors
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDJoin 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.