Stream Study
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDWhat's in the water? Look for crayfish, mayfly larvae, salamanders, and do some simple water quality tests in the Patuxent River. Closed-toe shoes or sturdy sandals that can get wet are recommended (no flip-flops, please). The activity will be cancelled if the water is high. Meet at the Nature Center.
Skulls and Skins: Bear Facts
Seneca Creek State ParkFor this special edition of "Skulls and Skins," the focus will be on a special creature: the bear. Learn the Bear Facts about Bears in Maryland and then learn about what bears eat. Act like a bear and gather "food" from the park. Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Free Kids Activities at Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen EchoBring your kids to Glen Echo Park for a variety of fun, free activities, including face painting, a sidewalk chalk artist, and more.
Woodlawn Whispers
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MDWoodlawn Whispers: A Night of Living History is a new tour guide-led living history program that introduces visitors to Woodlawn Manor’s 19th century residents and guests while learning about the impact of slavery and quest for freedom from some of Maryland’s residents. Program takes place outdoors (indoors during inclement weather), and visitors should dress appropriately. Advance […]
CCC Campfire
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. Experience a first-person account […]
Fall Nature Journaling
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDCreate your own nature journal and learn how to use it to sharpen your observations of the natural world around you. Meet at the Nature Center.
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 the 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." Come see the beautiful shades of autumn as the leaves begin to change around Clopper Lake. There is a small charge 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.