Programs and EventsSMARTlink reservations are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Program barcodes for reservations are provided next to each listing. Please use SMARTlink OR call the park office for more information.
MAY Saturday, May 11, 9-11 am
Nature Hike Naturalist-led, woodland nature hike. Visitors Center All ages welcome. Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2 SMARTlink #1085768 Saturday, May 11, 8 pm
Frog Calling Survey Join a naturalist to survey the frog populations in the park. Data will be recorded at 4 locations in the park. Registration required. Visitors Center Ages 6 and up FREE Saturday, May 11, 7-10 am
Wandering Warblers Avid birders will enjoy this boat tour to observe warblers and other neotropical migrants. May Bird Count will be conducted on this trip. Visitors Center Ages 18 & up Fee: Resident $3; Non-Resident $4 SMARTlink #1086015 Saturday, May 11, 10 am-3 pm
Basket Weaving Learn how to weave a basket using reed and other natural materials. For students of all skill levels - beginner to advanced. Materials supplied by instructor. Students will need to bring a few tools. Contact the facility for a tools list. Visitors Center Ages 13 & up Fee: Resident $30; Non-Resident $36 SMARTlink #1085617 Saturday, May 18, 9 am-12 noon
Big Bubba's Fishing Rodeo Fishing is a great way to get kids outdoors, learn about nature and just have fun. All children must be accompanied by an adult. School House Pond Ages 5 to 10 Fee: Resident $5; Non-Resident $6 SMARTlink #1085666 Sunday, May 19, 1-3 pm
Nature Hike Naturalist-led, woodland nature hike. Visitors Center All ages welcome. Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2 SMARTlink #1085769 Thursday, May 23, 7 am-8 pm
Eastern Shore Bird Watching Trip: Migrating Birds and Horseshoe Crabs Join Park Naturalist, Greg Kearns for a guided tour of the Delaware Bay area to see migrating shore birds and horseshoe crabs. The trip fee includes the entrance fees, transportation and light refreshments. Please bring your own bag lunch. Visitors Center Ages 18 & up Fee: Resident $30; Non-Resident $36 SMARTlink #1106565 Saturday, May 25, 6-9 pm
Kayak Kaper Explore the natural beauty and cultural history of the river on a guided kayak trip. Visitors Center
Ages 18 & up Fee: Resident $15; Non-Resident $18 SMARTlink #1085668 Sunday, May 26, 6 pm-7:30 pm
Sunset Boat Tour Board a pontoon boat for a quiet, sunset cruise on the picturesque Patuxent River. Refreshments will be served. Visitors Center
Ages 6 & up Fee: Resident $3; Non-Resident $4 SMARTlink #1085915
June
Saturday, June 1, 9-11 am Hey! Let's Go Fishing This program, held at an eight-acre, catch and release bass pond, is for beginners. Equipment provided. An adult must accompany children. Governor Bridge Natural Area Ages 5 to 10 Fee: Resident $5; Non-Resident $6 SMARTlink #1176315 Saturday, June 1, 9-11 am
Nature Hike Naturalist-led, woodland nature hike. Visitors Center All ages welcome. Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2 SMARTlink #1176365 Saturday, June 1, 8 pm
Frog Calling Survey Join a naturalist to survey the frog populations in the park. Data will be recorded at 4 locations in the park. Registration required. Visitors Center Ages 6 and up FREE Saturday, June 8, 6-9 pm
Kayak Kaper Explore the natural beauty and cultural history of the river on a guided kayak trip. Visitors Center
Ages 18 & up Fee: Resident $15; Non-Resident $18 SMARTlink #1178266 Saturday, June 8, 10 am-3 pm
Basket Weaving Learn how to weave a basket using reed and other natural materials. For students of all skill levels - beginner to advanced. Materials supplied by instructor. Students will need to bring a few tools. Contact the facility for a tools list. Visitors Center Ages 13 & up Fee: Resident $30; Non-Resident $36 SMARTlink #1176165 Sunday, June 16, 1-3 pm
Nature Hike Naturalist-led, woodland nature hike. Visitors Center All ages welcome. Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2 SMARTlink #1176366 Saturday, June 22, 10 am
Invasive Plant Removal Join a park naturalist to help remove invasive plants. Service learning hours available, Registration is required. Registration required. Visitors Center Ages 13 and up FREE Saturday, June 22-Sunday, June 23
Great American Backyard Campout
Enjoy camping, nature hikes, animal programs, star gazing and s'mores.
Reservations required.
Group Camp
All ages
Fee: Resident $40; Non-Resident $48 (Fee covers two adults and five children)
Sunday, June 30, 9 am-12 noon
Kayak Kaper Explore the natural beauty and cultural history of the river on a guided kayak trip. Visitors Center
Ages 18 & up Fee: Resident $15; Non-Resident $18 SMARTlink #1178267
JULY
Saturday, July 6, 9-11 am
Hey! Let's Go Fishing This program, held at an eight-acre, catch and release bass pond, is for beginners. Equipment provided. An adult must accompany children. Governor Bridge Natural Area Ages 5 to 10 Fee: Resident $5; Non-Resident $6 SMARTlink #1176316 Saturday, July 6, 6-9 pm
Kayak Kaper Explore the natural beauty and cultural history of the river on a guided kayak trip. Visitors Center
Ages 18 & up Fee: Resident $15; Non-Resident $18 SMARTlink #1178268 Saturday, July 13, 9-11 am
Nature Hike Naturalist-led, woodland nature hike. Visitors Center All ages welcome. Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2 SMARTlink #1176367 Friday, July 13, 9 am-12 noon
Butterfly Search Search through various habitats for butterflies to list for the annual count. Visitors Center
All ages welcome. Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2 SMARTlink #844716 Saturday, July 13, 8:15 pm
Frog Calling Survey Join a naturalist to survey the frog populations in the park. Data will be recorded at 4 locations in the park. Registration required. Visitors Center Ages 6 and up FREE Saturday, July 20, 10 am-3 pm
Basket Weaving Learn how to weave a basket using reed and other natural materials. For students of all skill levels - beginner to advanced. Materials supplied by instructor. Students will need to bring a few tools. Contact the facility for a tools list. Visitors Center Ages 13 & up Fee: Resident $30; Non-Resident $36 SMARTlink #1176166 Sunday, July 21, 9 am-12 noon
Kayak Kaper Explore the natural beauty and cultural history of the river on a guided kayak trip. Visitors Center
Ages 18 & up Fee: Resident $15; Non-Resident $18 SMARTlink #118269 Sunday, July 21, 1-3 pm
Nature Hike Naturalist-led, woodland nature hike. Visitors Center All ages welcome. Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2 SMARTlink #1176366 Saturday, July 27, 10 am
Invasive Plant Removal Join a park naturalist to help remove invasive plants. Service learning hours available, Registration is required. Registration required. Visitors Center Ages 13 and up FREE
August
Saturday, August 2, 9 am-12 noon
Butterfly Search
Search through various habitats for butterflies to list for the annual count. Visitors Center
All ages welcome. Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2 SMARTlink #844716 Saturday, August 10, 9-11 am
Nature HikeNaturalist-led, woodland nature hike. Visitors Center All ages welcome. Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2 SMARTlink #1176369 Saturday, August 10, 7:45 pm
Frog Calling Survey Join a naturalist to survey the frog populations in the park. Data will be recorded at 4 locations in the park. Registration required. Visitors Center Ages 6 and up FREE Sunday, July 15, 9 am-12 noon
Kayak Kaper Explore the natural beauty and cultural history of the river on a guided kayak trip. Visitors Center
Ages 18 & up Fee: Resident $15; Non-Resident $18 SMARTlink #844918 Saturday, August 17, 10 am-3 pm
Basket Weaving Learn how to weave a basket using reed and other natural materials. For students of all skill levels - beginner to advanced. Materials supplied by instructor. Students will need to bring a few tools. Contact the facility for a tools list. Visitors Center Ages 13 & up Fee: Resident $30; Non-Resident $36 SMARTlink #1176167 Saturday, August 24, 10 am
Invasive Plant Removal Join a park naturalist to help remove invasive plants. Service learning hours available, Registration is required. Registration required. Visitors Center Ages 13 and up FREE Sunday, August 25, 9-11 am Nature Hike Naturalist-led, woodland nature hike. Visitors Center All ages welcome. Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2 SMARTlink #1176370 |
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