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Discover the outdoors through hands-on science, nature exploration, and environmental education at Patuxent River Park. Each session features a different nature topic with engaging activities, field observations, and guided learning.
Ticket Price: $$6 Resident, $8 Non-resident
Introduce your toddler to the wonders of nature through hands-on exploration, stories, songs, crafts, and outdoor discovery.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Introduce your toddler to the wonders of nature through hands-on exploration, stories, songs, crafts, and outdoor discovery.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center.
Ticket Price: Free
Saddle up and learn! Explore essential horse-handling and riding equipment, discovering how each piece plays a vital role in horse care and riding safely.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center.
Ticket Price: Free
Bring science to life through nature exploration! Homeschool students will explore the natural world through hands-on activities, outdoor discovery, discussions, stories, and multimedia learning.
Ticket Price: $10 Resident, $13 Non-resident
In this homeschool science club, children will experience nature through multimedia presentations, discussion, stories, hikes, and/or hands-on activities.
Ticket Price: $10 Resident; $13 Non-Resident
In this homeschool science club, children will experience nature through multimedia presentations, discussion, stories, hikes, and/or hands-on activities.
Ticket Price: $10 Resident; $13 Non-Resident
Grab your binoculars, or borrow a pair from us, and join our naturalist for a birdwatching adventure during the spring migration season.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
By participating in this annual benefit race you will be directly contributing to conservation projects and research aimed at preserving the Patuxent River’s natural wildlife.
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Ticket Price: Free
Interested in creating your own handcrafted gemstone jewelry? Learn the basics of gem cutting as you transform rough stone into a polished cabochon, a gemstone commonly used in jewelry.
Ticket Price: $30 Resident, $39 Non-resident
Each Adventure Seekers trip takes participants ages eight to twelve to a new destination for a day of outdoor exploration, discovery, and fun.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Get up close with reptiles, amphibians, birds of prey and more in this exciting, hands-on animal experience!
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Join a park naturalist for a leisurely walk through Bladensburg Waterfront Park and along the Anacostia River Trail. Discover local wildlife and seasonal highlights while enjoying nature at a relaxed pace.
Ticket Price: Free
Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center.
Ticket Price: Free
Introduce your toddler to the wonders of nature!
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center.
Ticket Price: Free
Discover the connection between farming, food, and nature at Old Maryland Farm!
Ticket Price: $16 Resident, $21 Non-resident
Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center.
Ticket Price: Free
Introduce your toddler to the wonders of nature through hands-on exploration, stories, songs, crafts, and outdoor discovery.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Get moving, get creative, and learn about farm animals through hands-on fun!
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center.
Ticket Price: Free
