Programs and Events

SMARTlink 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.

50th Anniversary

This year the Patuxent River Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary. In honor of this special year, the park is hosting 2 special events:

• June 23-24 The Great American Backyard Campout. Connect with nature on this family-fun event.
• August 4  The Jug Bay Raft Regatta. Have some fun this summer on this homemade raft race.

JanUARY

Saturday, January 14, 9 am-12 noon
Birding Jug Bay
See migrating waterfowl and other winter birds on a guided van tour.
Ages 18 & up
Fee: Resident $5; Non-Resident $6
SMARTlink #679764

Sunday, January 21, 10am-12noon
Volunteer Project: Invasive Plant Removal
Meet at the Visitors Center to join a naturalist in cutting and pulling out invasive plants.
Ages 13 & up
Free
Call Stephanie at 301-627-6074 or email at Stephanie.Jacob@pgparks.com to Register.

Sunday, January 22, 1 pm
Guided Nature Hike
Meet at the Visitors Center for a guided hike through the winter woods.
All Ages Welcome
Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2

FEBRUARY

Saturday, February 4, 10 am
Guided Nature Hike
Meet at the Visitors Center for a guided hike through the winter woods.
All Ages Welcome
Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2

Saturday, February 18, 10 am-3 pm
Basket Weaving Class
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. Contact the facility for a list of tools students need to bring.
Ages 13 & up
Fee: Resident $30; Non-Resident $36
SMARTlink #678415

Sunday, February 18, 10am-12noon
Volunteer Project: Invasive Plant Removal
Meet at the Visitors Center to join a naturalist in cutting and pulling out invasive plants.
Ages 13 & up
Free
Call Stephanie at 301-627-6074 or email at Stephanie.Jacob@pgparks.com to Register.

Sunday, February 18, 5:30pm
Volunteer Project: Frog Calling Survey
Meet at the Visitors Center to join a naturalist to listen for frog calls in the park.
Ages 6 & up
Free
Call Stephanie at 301-627-6074 or email at Stephanie.Jacob@pgparks.com to Register.

Sunday, February 19, 1 pm
Guided Nature Hike
Meet at the Visitors Center for a guided hike through the winter woods.
All Ages Welcome
Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2

Saturday, February 25, 9 am-12 noon
Birding the Patuxent River
See migrating waterfowl hotspots on a guided river tour.
Ages 18 & up
Fee: Resident $5; Non-Resident $6
SMARTlink #679615

Saturday, February 25 & Sunday, February 26, 10 am-3 pm
Maryland Boating Safety
The Maryland Boating Safety Course is required for all power boat operators.
Ages 12 & up
Fee: Resident $25; Non-Resident $30
SMARTlink #698864