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Events and ProgramsReservations are required for all programs. Please register via SMARTlink or call Watkins Nature Center at 301-218-6702 for more information on registering for programs.
AUGUST
Friday, August 20, 7:30-9 pm Family Campfire Enjoy roasting marshmallows, stories, and an animal show. Ages 2 & up Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3 SMARTlink #194067
Saturday, August 21, 10-11 am Live Animal Show Meet and learn about some of the center's animals. Ages 2 & up Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2 SMARTlink #194083
Saturday, August 28, 10-11 am Nature Craft Enjoy a story, meet a live animal, and make a craft Ages 2-10 Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3 SMARTlink #194088
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 4, 10-11 am Discovery Hike Join a naturalist and enjoy a seasonal hike looking for wildlife and plantlife. Ages 4 & up Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3 SMARTlink #280864
Wednesday, September 8, 1-2 pm Puppet Show Enjoy a seasonal-themed puppet show, and meet several live animals. Ages 2-10 Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3 SMARTlink #281314
Saturday, September 11, 10-11:30 am People and Pups Hike Enjoy a naturalist-led hike with other dog lovers and owners. Please bring a leash. Ages 18 & up Free, registration is required. SMARTlink #295964
Tuesday, September 14, 9 am-4:30 pm Home School Science Workshop: Trip to National Colonial Farm Students are invited to join us on a field trip to the Accokeek Foundation's National Colonial Farm. Participants should bring a bag lunch and bottled water. Ages 8-12 Fee: $10 (R), $12 (NR) SMARTlink #296364
Friday, September 17, 7-8:30 pm Family Campfire Enjoy roasting marshmallows, stories, and an animal show. Ages 2 & up Fee: Resident $3; Non-Resident $4 SMARTlink #280714
Friday, September 24, 10-11:30 am Family Campfire Enjoy roasting marshmallows, stories, and an animal show. Ages 2 & up Fee: Resident $3; Non-Resident $4 SMARTlink #280716
Friday, September 24, 1-2 pm Nature Craft Enjoy a story, meet a live animal, and make a craft Ages 2-10 Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3 SMARTlink #281214
OCTOBER
Saturday, October 2, 10-11 am Live Animal Show Meet and learn about some of the center's animals. Ages 2 & up Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3 SMARTlink#280964
Friday, October 8, 7-8:30 pm Family Campfire Enjoy roasting marshmallows, stories, and an animal show. Ages 2 & up Fee: Resident $3; Non-Resident $4 SMARTlink #280715
Saturday, October 9, 10-11 am Discovery Hike Join a naturalist and enjoy a seasonal hike looking for wildlife and plantlife. Ages 4 & up Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3 SMARTlink#280865
Wednesday, October 13, 1-2 pm Puppet Show Enjoy a seasonal-themed puppet show, and meet several live animals. Ages 2-10 Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3 SMARTlink #281315
Sunday, October 17, 11 am -12:30 pm People and Pups Hike Enjoy a naturalist-led hike with other dog lovers and owners. Please bring a leash. Ages 18 & up Free, registration is required. SMARTlink #296064
Saturday, October 23, 10-11 am Nature Craft Enjoy a story, meet a live animal, and make a craft Ages 2-10 Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3 SMARTlink #281215
November
Tuesday, November 2, 10-11 am Creature Feature : Reptiles Meet snakes, turtles, lizards, and more. Learn the difference between reptiles and amphibians. Ages 2 & up Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3 SMARTlink #281464
Saturday, November 13, 10 am -4 pm Trash to Treasure : Green Craft Fair Meet a variety of artists and crafters that createarts and crafts from reused, recycled, responsibly harvested/natural/sustainable or environmentally friendly products. Many of these green crafts, art, and items will be for sale. Admission is free and reservations are not required.
Wednesday, November 24, 1-2 pm Puppet Show Enjoy a seasonal-themed puppet show, and meet several live animals. Ages 2-10 Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3 SMARTlink #281316
Saturday, November 27, 10-11 am Live Animal Show Meet and learn about some of the center's animals. Ages 2 & up Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3 SMARTlink #280965
Wild Things Birthday Party
Your birthday party package includes:
- A 30-minute Wild Things animal show featuring a variety of our resident animals, such as reptiles, amphibians, insects and/or birds of prey.
- 3-hour use of our workshop room, including set up, party, nature program, and clean up time. Available from 1-4 pm on a Saturday or Sunday. (You must be cleaned up and vacate the room by 4 pm)
- Use of our workshop room, which includes tables, chairs, sink, and refrigerator/freezer.
- Receive a free nature coloring book for each child in your party. These will be provided the day of the party.
- Receive a 15% discount in our Little Shop of Nature gift shop on the day of your party or the day you reserve and pay for your party.
Group Size
- Up to 25 child guests. The room capacity is 50 including adults and children.
Party Time and Date
- For reservations, please call 301-218-6702; TTY 301-699-2544. Please call at least two months in advance, as we tend to fill up fast no matter the season. Reservations are tentative and subject to cancellation unless payment is received in full by due date.
Fees (Effective 5/1/2010)
- $120 (Prince George's and Montgomery County residents), $155 (non-residents) includes the birthday party child and up to 25 child guests. Payment is required to reserve your date.
- There is no fee for adult guests.
- Payment is required within 10 days of scheduling your party date. Make checks/money orders payable to: M-NCPPC. Please mail or bring payment in to Watkins Nature Center at 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. Until payment is received, all reservations are tentative. When paying we need to see a copy of your driver's license and/or other form of identification with your payment, regardless of the payment type.
Additional Birthday Party Guidelines
- When you make your reservation, we will ask you to please select a time for your 30-minute animal show (anytime between 1:30 pm to 3 pm). Please plan your setup, party activities, animal show, and clean up within your 3 hour reserved time.
- All cancellations must be addressed to the manager of Watkins Nature Center or his/her designee at least 5 business days prior to the event. Cancellation requests may be faxed to 301-218-6712. With sufficient notice and approval of the manager, a refund will be issued minus a 20% administrative fee.
- If payment was made in the form of cash, money order, or check, the refund, in the form of a check, will be mailed to the address on the original reservation form. Please allow 3-4 weeks. Payments made by credit card will be refunded to the credit card used for payment.
- Please limit your party activities and food consumption to the workshop. Adults must accompany and supervise all children visiting the exhibit hall, bathrooms, and birds of prey areas. Please do not allow climbing, running, screaming, or other inappropriate behavior inside the Nature Center or outside in the birds of prey areas. Please DO NOT feed any animals or put any items in the turtle pond or cages.
- Please dispose of all trash and recyclables in the proper receptacles, and leave the workshop and outside areas as you found them. Brooms and dustpans for your use are available; from the staff person on duty.
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