Nature & Outdoor - Activities & Events Calendar
35 events found.
Nature & Outdoor
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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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Take an engaging morning tour of the 1926 B&O Caboose exhibit and imagine riding the rails while listening to stories about railroad and train history. This stationary historic caboose does not move, is perfect for ages 3–8, and all participants must register.
$4 – $6
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Take an engaging morning tour of the 1926 B&O Caboose exhibit and imagine riding the rails while listening to stories about railroad and train history. This stationary historic caboose does not move, is perfect for ages 3–8, and all participants must register.
$4 – $6
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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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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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Learn the basics of cow health care, including how farmers keep cows clean, healthy, and safe.
$8 – $11
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Enjoy a guided bicycle tour along the Anacostia River Trail, where you’ll ride at a light to moderate pace, stop at various points to learn about the river, and take advantage of free bike and helmet use, or bring your own, for this low‑impact outdoor adventure.
$7 – $10
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Celebrate exploration as you lift your spirits, expand your mind, and build fun relationships with other adventurers through canoeing, hiking, museums, and visits to natural and historical sites.
$4 – $6
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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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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.
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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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Enjoy a naturalist‑led woodland hike as part of the “She’s Outdoors” series for women 18+, taking a brisk three‑mile loop along the natural surface trails at Cosca Regional Park starting from the nature center.
$5 – $7
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Join us at one of our nature sites to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George's County special. Community Days are every Saturday in April from 11 am–2 pm.
Free
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Beat the crowd and visit the Nature Center off-hours for a special self-paced program for those with sensory processing differences.
$5 – $7
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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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Board a pontoon boat for a quiet cruise along one of Prince George’s County’s beautiful rivers. Seniors are invited to bring their lunch and enjoy a scenic, relaxing tour along the Anacostia River.
$3 – $4
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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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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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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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Bring out your creative genius as you explore fun projects that build self‑confidence and self‑expression, from making and decorating various crafts to experimenting with natural‑world materials.
$4 – $6
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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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Designed for active adults who want to test their skills, these outings offer a mix of hiking, museums, art, fairs, carnivals, nature, and historic sites, with fees varying depending on trip requirements.
$10 – $13
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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.
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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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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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Join us for hands-on experiments and games that teach you all about eggs.
$8 – $11
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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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Welcome spring and delight in the sights and sounds of nature, art, and history at this fun festival for the entire family, hosted by Montpelier Arts Center and Montpelier House Museum! Explore the vendor Marketplace, relax to live music, attend a talk on gardening, tour the house museum, and indulge in a picnic tea box. Visit the resident artist's studios at the Arts Center, watch art demonstrations, paint the Montpelier bird, and create spring-themed crafts. Stroll the galleries and view the exhibitions of Amanda Spaid, Linda Bernard, and the Laurel Art Guild. At 1 pm, join us in the Main Gallery for a performance by classical guitarist Gwenyth Aggeler.
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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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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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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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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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Beat the crowd and visit the Nature Center off-hours for a special self-paced program for those with sensory processing differences.
$5 – $7
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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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