Patuxent River State Park
Meet the Reptiles [CANCELED]
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesThis event has been canceled, but the park is open during regular hours for outdoor recreation. Get an up-close look at some of Maryland's native species of reptiles, including our resident corn snake.
Animal Tracks [CANCELED]
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesThis event has been canceled, but the park is open during regular hours for outdoor recreation. Even though you may not see them, there are many ways we know that animals […]
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesEarly spring is a great time to try a scavenger hunt! The animals are stirring, plants are growing, but you can still see far into the woods since the underbrush hasn't grown yet. Drop by the Nature Center and pick up a self-guided Scavenger Hunt. Levels range from easy to challenging.
Leave it to Beavers
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesLearn about the elusive beaver, whose hard work changes the landscape around us in important ways.
Owl Pellet Dissection
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesWhat do owls eat? How do we know? Learn how to identify the bones found in sterilized owl pellets that you can dissect.
Signs of Spring Hike
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesJoin rangers for a guided hike to see some of the emerging signs of spring at Patuxent River State Park. Wear shoes that can get muddy, as you may go […]
Skulls and Tracks
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesCan you match the animal with its tracks? Play a matching game with skulls and tracks, and learn about some of the animal tracks you might see around Patuxent River […]
Meet the Reptiles
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesGat an up-close look at some of Maryland's native species of reptiles, including Patuxent River State Park's resident snake.
Get Ready for Groundhog Day
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesHead to the Nature Center at Patuxent River State Park and learn about groundhogs and some of the silly – and not so silly – traditions about Groundhog Day.
Skulls and Tracks
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesEven though you may not see them, there are many ways we know that animals are around. Learn about different animals and their tracks, where to look for signs in […]