Nature Shack

Seneca Creek State Park

Fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Meet at the Park Office.

Tuesday Talk

Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD

"The 1950s Housing Boom in Montgomery County" explores how the number of single-family homes in the county doubled in one decade. This presentation by Robert Bachman will cover a variety of […]

Weekday Hike

Seneca Creek State Park

This is a chance to get some fresh fall air and exercise. Hike a loop of between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for animal sightings, plant, animal and […]

Fall Back Hike

Seneca Creek State Park

Take this opportunity to enjoy the fresh fall air on the first Saturday after Daylight Saving Time has ended. Get some exercise and enjoy the stunning scenery around Clopper Lake. […]

Skulls and Animal Tracks

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD

Even though you may not see them, there are many ways we know that animals are around us. Learn about different animals and their tracks, where to look for signs […]

Hiking with Dogs

Seneca Creek State Park

Join a ranger on a hike for some paw patrol in the park Bring your pet pooches to the park for a brief 1 mile hike around the old pond […]

Nature Crafts

Seneca Creek State Park

Fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Park Office.

Reptile Encounter

Seneca Creek State Park

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! […]

Junior Senior Stroll

Seneca Creek State Park

Enjoy a guided, easy-paced walk on natural surface trails, looking for all kinds of natural things. This hike is designed for the slowest among us, from young children to great […]

Reptile Feeding

Check out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the Park Office and get the chance to watch it eat its meal!