Patuxent River State Park
CSI – Critter Scene Investigations
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesWhat happened here? Are you a nature detective? Use your sleuthing skills to figure out the stories being told by photographs and other evidence. Ages 7 - adult; meet at the Nature Center.
Winter Hike
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesDuring this guided hike, search for wildlife and enjoy Patuxent River State Park in the deep winter. This event is contingent upon weather. Suitable for adults and children who are old enough to walk on trails for at least a mile. Meet at the Nature Center.
First Day Hike
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesJoin Park Rangers, family and friends for a two-mile hike through the woods on New Year's Day. Stick around afterwards for some hot cocoa or hot tea. All ages and friendly pets welcome! Kindly R.S.V.P. at Patuxentriver.statepark@maryland.gov – meet at the Park Office.
Campfire and Craft
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesHave some time off for the holidays? Head to Patuxent River State Park for a craft and a campfire. Meet at the Nature Center.
Feed the Birds
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesCreate a pine cone bird feeder to hang in Patuxent River State Park, or take it home to help feed the birds during the winter. Meet at the Nature Center.
Winter Tree ID
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesIt can be easier to identify trees when they have leaves, but how about in the winter after the trees have shed their leaves? Come to the Nature Center at Patuxent River State Park to learn how to identify some common local trees based on bark, twigs, and buds instead of leaves.
Where’d the Green Go?
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesThe green is gone from the leaves and they've fallen to the ground. Come to the Nature Center at Patuxent River State Park and learn about what makes leaves green, why they turn dolors in the fall, and use the colorful leaves to create some nature artwork.
Winter is Coming
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesPlants and animals have to make significant changes in order to survive the cold months ahead. Learn about some of these adaptations, play a "Bird Migration " game (try to […]
Wildlife Hike
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesJoin staff at Patuxent River State Park for a guided hike! Search for wildlife and enjoy the autumnal atmosphere and seasonal changes. Meet at the Nature Center. This event is contingent […]
Skulls and Animal 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 us. Learn about different animals and their tracks, where to look for signs in the wild and how to identify tracks and other signs. Meet at the Nature Center.