Patuxent River State Park
Migrations to Escape Winter: Monarchs
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesLearn about Monarch butterflies as they leave our area to migrate down to Mexico for the winter. Meet at the Nature Center.
Eat Like a Bear / Bear Facts
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesLearn about Maryland's only bear: the black bear! "Become" a bear to look for food during two different seasons, then use this knowledge to examine and explore Patuxent River State Park as a potential bear habitat. Meet at the Nature Center.
Winter is Coming
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesWhile it 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 where you will try to survive migratory challenges, and turn autumnal natural items into artwork. Meet at the […]
Hand-Dipped Candle Making
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesMake your very own hand-dipped candle to take home and learn the process behind it at the Nature Center. There will be a campfire while the candles are being made.
Meet the Reptiles
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesReptiles make up one of the most interesting groups of animals found in Patuxent River State Park. This will be a multimedia presentation to allow you to learn more about these varied and very unique animals.
CSI: Critter Scene Investigations
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesSharpen your senses and show off your detective skills to see what stories are left behind by animals at Patuxent River State Park. Meet at the Nature Center.
Meet the Reptiles
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesReptiles make up one of the most interesting groups of animals found at Patuxent River State Park. Come to the Nature Center for a multimedia presentation that will allow you to learn more about these varied animals.
Native People of the Patuxent
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesCome to the Nature Center for a multimedia introduction to the native peoples of the Western Shore of Maryland at the time of the first European settlements.
Wildlife Hike
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesA one-hour hike to see what wildlife can be found in Patuxent River State Park. Wear comfortable walking shoes and meet at the Route 97 parking lot.
Stream Study
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesWhat's in the water? We'll look for crawfish, mayfly larvae, salamanders, and do some simple water quality tests in the Patuxent River at the Park. Close-toed shoes or sturdy sandals that can get wet are recommended (no flip-flops); may be canceled due to high water. Meet at the Nature Center.