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!
Civil War Walk
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesThe civil war divided and touched the live of the people who lived in the Great Seneca Valley. Observe the 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy, which brought the horror of war home to Seneca Creek. Meet at the Park Office.
Opossums, Raccoons, and Skunks
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesLearn about these interesting nocturnal mammals at the Patuxent River State Park Nature Center.
Trail Maintenance – Volunteers Needed!
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesCome help maintain Patuxent River State Park's current trail systems. Participants will walk the trails and cut back anything intruding upon our trails and note any major issues. Please bring close-toed shoes, water, and work gloves. Meet at the Nature Center.
Weekday Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesThis is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise after work. Participants will hike a loop of between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for animal sightings, plant and praying mantis egg case searches. Meet at the Kingfisher Outlook, with overflow parking available bye in Chickadee.
Free Summer Concert
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, United StatesHead to Glen Echo Park for an evening of live music as I and I Riddim thrills audiences with an arsenal of your favorite Reggae standards. The Bumper Car Pavilion is covered and has bench seating. Concert will be held rain or shine – come out to listen, or dance, or both!
Meet the Birds
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesCome to the Nature Center for multimedia introduction to some of the commonly seen birds in Patuxent River State Park.
Tree Identification Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesJoin a Seneca Creek State Park ranger in identifying the various tree species located around the park office.
Sunset Paddle
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesJoin in for a guided paddle of Clopper Lake to look for wildlife and admire the scenery during the sunset. Boats are available to rent or you may bring your own. Meet at the Boat Center.
Take Me Fishing
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesJoin an expert angler for a beginner's house in fishing. The park supplies rods and reels, but you may bring your own. A non-tidal fishing license is required for ages 16+; however, the park does not offer these for sale. Meet at the Boat Center.