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Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Drop in anytime during the hour for a special STEAM Hour to learn the basics of block coding with Ozobots and then test your skills with our air race challenge.
Free
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2 events,
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Come on down to the farm for a waterfowl-themed story and craft, followed by a meet-and-greet of our water loving friends.
$4 – $6
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This interactive virtual session led by a Giant nutritionist will illuminate the world of essential nutrients.
Free
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4 events,
Join our “She’s Outdoors” Basic Birding 101 session for women 18+, where you can grab your binoculars, or borrow a pair, and enjoy a spring birdwatching adventure during peak migration.
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Join us on April 2, 2026, for Raptor Quest Day, an exciting program dedicated to owls, hawks, eagles, and other birds of prey, featuring hands‑on raptor‑themed activities and an up‑close keeper talk with some of our resident birds.
$60 – $78
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2 events,
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The HBCU Yard Crawl is designed for you AGES 14-18 and offers an exciting opportunity to explore the legacy, culture, and traditions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
$30 – $39
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Learn the basics of cow health care, including how farmers keep cows clean, healthy, and safe.
$8 – $11
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2 events,
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Come face-to-face with a powerful bird of prey! Learn all about what makes raptors so incredible, then enjoy a thrilling training session and watch a bird take flight in an exciting live demonstration.
$3 – $4
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Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. Join us and learn more about fossils, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home.
Free. No reservations required.
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1 event,
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Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping as you learn practical tips on backyard design, unique uses of plant materials, and seasonal maintenance while practicing hands‑on skills in our gardens to support the native ecosystem.
Free
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2 events,
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Give your little one a head start in understanding the importance of the environment through hands‑on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and nature exploration.
$4 – $6
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In this book lecture you will discover the extraordinary journey of Elizabeth, once enslaved by the Townsend Family of Oyster Bay, NY. Follow her escape with British forces, her heartbreaking re-enslavement in Manhattan and Charleston, and her eventual path to freedom.
Free
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2 events,
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Join Naturalist and Herpetologist Hailey Christoph to learn about the different turtle species found in Maryland and how to identify them, including meeting some of the nature center’s ambassador turtles.
$6 – $8
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Join the Riversdale Kitchen Guild over the open hearth as they use fresh garden ingredients in this demonstration of 19th-century cooking techniques.
Free
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2 events,
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Grab your binoculars, or borrow a pair from us, and join our naturalist for a birdwatching adventure during the spring migration season.
$5 – $7
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Join us at Watkins Nature Center for monthly science clubs designed for homeschool learners.
$20 – $26
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1 event,
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Give your child a jump start in literacy as they enjoy a short story with a park naturalist, followed by questions, creative crafts, nature exploration, and a guided walk around the center to learn fun facts about live animals—making a love for reading feel like second nature.
$4 – $6
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2 events,
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Give your little one a head start on understanding the importance of the environment by exploring nature through hands‑on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and more, with each class focusing on a different nature theme.
$4 – $6
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Give your little one a head start in understanding the importance of the environment through hands‑on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and nature exploration, with each class focusing on a different theme about animals, plants, and habitats.
$4 – $6
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5 events,
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Grab your binoculars, or borrow a pair from us, and join our naturalist for a birdwatching adventure during the spring migration season.
$5 – $7
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We’re teaming up with Prince George's County Department of Parks & Recreation to support our local animal shelter, Prince George's Animal Services Division for a feel good charity event all about second chances and raising awareness on responsible pet care.
Free
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1 event,
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Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping as you learn practical tips on backyard design, unique uses of plant materials, and seasonal maintenance while practicing hands‑on skills in our gardens to support the native ecosystem.
Free
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0 events,
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1 event,
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Come on down to the farm for a spring-themed story and craft, followed by a garden tour!
$4 – $6
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3 events,
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This educational session explores essential strategies for managing and preventing hypertension.
Free
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Give your little one a head start in understanding the importance of the environment through hands‑on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and nature exploration, with each class focusing on a different theme about animals, plants, and habitats.
$4 – $6
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1 event,
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Take a guided tour of Old Maryland Farm and get up close with the animals! Learn about daily farm life and enjoy exclusive access to behind-the-scenes areas.
$4 – $6
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3 events,
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Take a hike with the whole family and enjoy a guided adventure together in nature. Experience the sights and sounds of the outdoors as you explore the trail.
$5 – $7
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Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to dream big and bring your ideas to life.
Free
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3 events,
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Learn about casting, handling fish, fishing safety, and fish biology in this beginner‑friendly, weather‑dependent program while enjoying a morning of fishing on the Anacostia River from a pontoon boat. Rods and bait are provided (or you may bring your own), and children under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult participant.
$10 – $13
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Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to dream big and bring your ideas to life.
Free
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1 event,
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Give your child a hands‑on introduction to gardening and agriculture through this fun, three‑session program. Each class encourages kids to explore, observe, and record what they discover in the garden.
$24 – $32
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1 event,
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Give your little one a head start in understanding the importance of the environment through hands‑on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and nature exploration, with each class focusing on a different theme about animals, plants, and habitats.
$4 – $6
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2 events,
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Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. Join us and learn more about fossils, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home.
Free. No reservations required.
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Discover the incredible variety of trees that thrive at Clearwater Nature Center as you learn the fundamentals of tree identification, explore the historical uses of different species, and understand the vital roles trees play in the ecosystem.
$7 – $10
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