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 a small fee in addition to the park entrance fee. Tours leave at 2:00 and 4:00.

Come to the Park Office and check out Seneca’s resident snake!

Fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! The Nature Shack is located by the Tire Playground.

Reptiles make up one of the interesting groups of animals found in Patuxent River State Park. This multimedia presentation at the Nature Center will allow you to learn more about these varied animals.

Learn what plants are beneficial to the native wildlife of Maryland, and learn how to identify plants that are considered “invasive.” Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a plant identification guide (optional). Meet at the Blue Jay Pavilion.

Join us on a night walk through the woods to search for signs of owls and other animals. Many types of animals are more likely to be seen at night, so this is a great opportunity to catch a glimpse of some. Bring a flashlight if you have one!

Making and keeping a nature journal or notebook is a fun way for kids and adults to study nature and record their experiences with the natural world. Participants will make simple nature journals and practice using them together. Meet at the Nature Center.

This is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise after work. We will hike a loop of between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for animal sightings, plants, and praying mantis egg case searches. Meet at Kingfisher Overlook (overflow parking is available in Chickadee).