Can You Dig It?
Seneca Creek State ParkCelebrate 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 […]
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Mini Voyageurs
Washington Revels 531 Dale Drive, Silver Spring, MD, United StatesEmbark 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 ParkWith 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 ParkJoin 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, United StatesStop 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 ParkCritter 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, United StatesWhile 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 of these adaptations, play a bird migration game (try to survive the migratory challenges!) and turn natural items into artwork. Meet at the Nature Center.
Apple Cider Pressing Workshop
Seneca Creek State ParkCome 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 the Park Office.
Skulls and Skins
Seneca Creek State ParkExplore 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 Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Campfire Stories
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesJoin 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. Meet at the Nature Center.