Can You Dig It?

Seneca Creek State Park

Celebrate National Fossil Day by getting to play the role of a Zooarchaeologist. Learn how scientists dig up and clean bones and what fossils can teach us about animals over […]

Mini Voyageurs

Washington Revels 531 Dale Drive, Silver Spring, MD

Embark on a global voyage through children’s literature and music with songs, movement, crafts, games, and more! Blends beautifully with Revels Play Space on the previous Tuesday. For ages infant-5. Mini Voyageurs is part of […]

Weekday Hike

Seneca Creek State Park

With the arrival of autumn, this weekly hike has moved from evenings to afternoons. This chance to get some fresh air and exercise consists of a 1.5 to 2 mile […]

Tree ID Hike

Seneca Creek State Park

Join Seneca Creek State Park's naturalist in identifying various tree species located around the Park Office.

Signs of Fall Scavenger Hunt

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD

Stop by the Patuxent River State Park Nature Center during the day and pick up a Scavenger Hunt Guide, looking for signs of fall as you walk through the park.

CSI: Seneca Creek

Seneca Creek State Park

Critter Scene Investigation! Animals run wild through the park. Can you identify the culprits based on track prints? Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.

Winter is Coming

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD

While the weather is still warm and summer-like to us, plants and animals have to make some significant changes in order to survive the cold months ahead. Learn about some […]

Apple Cider Pressing Workshop

Seneca Creek State Park

Come try your luck at a hand crank cider press to make delicious, old-fashioned apple cider. Please bring your own washed apples and a container for the cider. Meet at […]

Skulls and Skins

Seneca Creek State Park

Explore real-life skulls and pelts from mammal residents of the park, and learn how bones and hair can teach us what animals eat and how they live. Meet at the […]

Campfire Stories

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD

Join Patuxent River State Park staff around the campfire for stories of native animals, farm history, maybe a song or two... and, of course, s'mores! Event is contingent upon weather. […]