Meet the Reptiles [CANCELED]

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United States

This event has been canceled, but the park is open during regular hours for outdoor recreation. Get an up-close look at some of Maryland's native species of reptiles, including our resident corn snake.

Animal Tracks [CANCELED]

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United States

This event has been canceled, but the park is open during regular hours for outdoor recreation. Even though you may not see them, there are many ways we know that animals […]

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United States

Early spring is a great time to try a scavenger hunt! The animals are stirring, plants are growing, but you can still see far into the woods since the underbrush […]

Leave it to Beavers

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United States

Learn about the elusive beaver, whose hard work changes the landscape around us in important ways.

Owl Pellet Dissection

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United States

What do owls eat? How do we know? Learn how to identify the bones found in sterilized owl pellets that you can dissect.

Signs of Spring Hike

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United States

Join rangers for a guided hike to see some of the emerging signs of spring at Patuxent River State Park. Wear shoes that can get muddy, as you may go off trail. Suitable for adults and children old enough to hike through potentially muddy areas with underbrush. This event is contingent on the weather; check […]

Skulls and Tracks

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United States

Can you match the animal with its tracks? Play a matching game with skulls and tracks, and learn about some of the animal tracks you might see around Patuxent River State Park!

Meet the Reptiles

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United States

Gat an up-close look at some of Maryland's native species of reptiles, including Patuxent River State Park's resident snake.

Get Ready for Groundhog Day

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United States

Head to the Nature Center at Patuxent River State Park and learn about groundhogs and some of the silly – and not so silly – traditions about Groundhog Day.

Skulls and Tracks

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United States

Even though you may not see them, there are many ways we know that animals are around. Learn about different animals and their tracks, where to look for signs in the wild and how to identify them. All ages; meet at the Nature Center.