Nature

Join us for an interactive lesson with a hands-on activity. Your little one will play, laugh, and dance with their puppet pals while they work on social skills, early literacy development, listening, communication, fine motor skills, attention span, and their creativity! Face coverings are required for indoor programming.

Watkins Nature Center watkinsnaturecenter@pgparks.com

22103-288A 2 - 3yrs. 2 classes

Fri 10:00 - 10:45am starts Mar 10 $10(R); $13(NR)

22103-288B 2 - 3yrs. 2 classes

Fri 10:00 - 10:45am starts Apr 14 $10(R); $13(NR)

22103-288C 2 - 3yrs. 2 classes

Fri 10:00 - 10:45am starts May 12 $10(R); $13(NR)

Get out and take a hike with your toddler. Investigate the outdoors. Meet new friends as a naturalist leads you on a themed hike. Connect with nature and expose your little one to the glories of the environment. Sign up for a fun time of physical activity and discovery of nature.

Watkins Nature Center watkinsnaturecenter@pgparks.com

22104-288A 2 - 4yrs. 1 class

Thu 10:00 - 10:45am starts Mar 16 $4(R); $6(NR)

22104-288B 2 - 4yrs. 1 class

Thu 10:00 - 10:45am starts Apr 20 $4(R); $6(NR)

22104-288C 2 - 4yrs. 1 class

Wed, Thu 10:00 - 10:45am starts May 18 $4(R); $6(NR)

Discover the greatness found in nature. Explore nature through engaging activities. Discover how technology can enhance nature study. Learn about conservation and the environment. Each class focuses on a different nature theme. Sign up for this fun way to make friends as you learn about the great outdoors.

Southern Reg Tec & Rec Complex techrec@pgparks.com

22215-277A 9 - 12yrs. 1 class

Wed 11:30am - 12:45pm starts Mar 8 $6(R); $8(NR)

22215-277B 9 - 12yrs. 1 class

Wed 11:30am - 12:45pm starts Apr 5 $6(R); $8(NR)

22215-277C 9 - 12yrs. 1 class

Wed 11:30am - 12:45pm starts May 3 $6(R); $8(NR)

A home-school science club where children will experience nature through multimedia presentations, discussion, stories, hikes, and/or hands-on activities. Each class focuses on a different nature theme.

Watkins Nature Center watkinsnaturecenter@pgparks.com

22202-288A 7 - 9yrs. 2 classes

Tue 1:00 - 2:00pm starts Mar 14 $20(R); $26(NR)

22202-288B 7 - 9yrs. 2 classes

Tue 1:00 - 2:00pm starts Apr 11 $20(R); $26(NR)

22202-288C 7 - 9yrs. 2 classes

Tue 1:00 - 2:00pm starts May 9 $20(R); $26(NR)

Join a naturalist on a hike looking for wildlife and local plant life. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

Watkins Nature Center watkinsnaturecenter@pgparks.com

22501-288A 60 & up 1 class

Wed 1:00 - 2:30pm starts Mar 1 $4(R); $6(NR)

22501-288B 60 & up 1 class

Wed 1:00 - 2:30pm starts Apr 5 $4(R); $6(NR)

22501-288C 60 & up 1 class

Wed 1:00 - 2:30pm starts May 3 $4(R); $6(NR)

You don’t have to be a Katniss Everdeen of “The Hunger Games”, Princess Merida of Disney’s “Brave”, or Robin Hood, the storybook legend, to handle a bow and arrow! Archery is one of the oldest sports in the world. You will learn the basics of this skill, as well as safety awareness. Build concentration, patience, and coordination while having fun.

Adelphi Manor Community Park parkrangers@mncppc.org

22601-259A 10 & up 1 class

Sun 2:00 - 3:30pm starts Apr 9 $5(R); $7(NR)

Berwyn Heights Community Center berwynheightscc@pgparks.com 22601-206A 5 & up 4 classes

Fri 4:00 - 6:00pm starts Apr 7 $40(R); $52(NR)

22601-206B 5 & up 4 classes

Fri 5:00 - 7:00pm starts May 5 $40(R); $52(NR)

Bock Road Maintenance Yard parkrangers@mncppc.org 22601-259B 10 & up 1 class

Sat 2:00 - 3:30pm starts May 20 $5(R); $7(NR)

Deerfield Run Community Center deerfieldcc@pgparks.com 22601-220A 7 & up 8 classes

Sat 12:30 - 1:30pm starts Mar 18 $50(R); $65(NR)

Enjoy nature tales and roasted marshmallows over a community campfire in the beautiful outdoors! Bring hot dogs, if you like! Start new friendships and make family memories. Patrons will be notified of weather-related cancellations.

Watkins Nature Center watkinsnaturecenter@pgparks.com

22615-288A 2 & up 1 class

Fri 7:00 - 8:30pm starts Mar 3 $5(R); $7(NR) 22615-288B 2 & up 1 class

Fri 7:00 - 8:30pm starts Apr 7 $5(R); $7(NR) 22615-288C 2 & up 1 class

Fri 7:00 - 8:30pm starts May 5 $5(R); $7(NR)

Enjoy a tour of Old Maryland Farm before the gates open! Learn about the animals at the farm, the day-today operations, and visit behind-the-scene areas.

Old Maryland Farm oldmarylandfarm@pgparks.com 22663-256D 2 & up 1 class

Sun 10:30 - 11:30am starts Mar 26 $3(R); $4(NR) 22663-256B 2 & up 1 class

Sun 10:30 - 11:30am starts Apr 23 $3(R); $4(NR) 22663-256C 2 & up 1 class

Sun 10:30 - 11:30am starts May 28 $3(R); $4(NR)

Join us down on the farm for a fun and educational session on farm related topics. Learn about these various topics by participating in hands-on activities with a farmer. A different topic is covered in each session. Call for more information.

Old Maryland Farm oldmarylandfarm@pgparks.com 22625-256B 7 & up 1 class

Sun 11:00am - 12:00pm starts Mar 5 $3(R); $4(NR) 22625-256C 5 & up 1 class

Thu 11:00am - 12:00pm starts Apr 6 $3(R); $4(NR) 22625-256A 7 & up 1 class

Sun 11:00am - 12:00pm starts May 7 $3(R); $4(NR)

Learn about casting, handling fish, fishing safety and fish biology. This program is for those with little or no experience. Program is weather permitting.

School House Pond parkrangers@mncppc.org

22626-259A 8 - 14yrs. 1 class

Sat 9:30 - 10:30am starts Apr 15 $7(R); $10(NR)

Tucker Road Comm Park/Athletic Cmplx parkrangers@mncppc.org

22626-259B 8 - 14yrs. 1 class

Sun 9:30 - 10:30am starts May 21 $7(R); $10(NR)

Discover the greatness found in nature. Explore nature through engaging activities. Discover how technology can enhance nature study. Learn about conservation and the environment. Each class focuses on a different nature theme. Sign up for this fun way to make friends as you learn about the great outdoors.

Southern Reg Tec & Rec Complex techrec@pgparks.com

22683-277A 2 - 8yrs. 1 class

Wed 11:30am - 12:45pm starts Mar 15 $6(R); $8(NR)

22683-277B 2 - 8yrs. 1 class

Wed 11:30am - 12:45pm starts Apr 19 $6(R); $8(NR)

22683-277C 2 - 8yrs. 1 class

Wed 11:30am - 12:45pm starts May 17 $6(R); $8(NR)

Come and enjoy one of the beautiful lakes by water! Our staff will provide safety training and discuss the history of the lake. For more information on the course(s) please look at the course details or contact the offering facility.

Lake Artemesia Natural Area parkrangers@mncppc.org

22627-259A 16 & up 1 class

Sun 10:00 - 11:00am starts Apr 2 $5(R); $7(NR)

22627-259B 16 & up 1 class

Sat 10:00 - 11:00am starts May 13 $5(R); $7(NR)

Meet a critter and get crafty! Kids will enjoy an up close visit with a nature center animal and learn what makes them special. Discover how each animal is unique. Use what you have learned to create a craft about that animal. This is a great way to understand conservation and nature. Sign up today and connect with other kids excited about critter crafting.

Watkins Nature Center watkinsnaturecenter@pgparks.com

22674-288A 2 - 7yrs. 1 class

Fri 10:00 - 10:45am starts Mar 17 $4(R); $6(NR)

22674-288B 2 - 7yrs. 1 class

Tue 10:00 - 10:45am starts Apr 4 $4(R); $6(NR) 22674-288C 2 - 7yrs. 1 class Wed 10:00 - 10:45am starts May 17 $4(R); $6(NR)

Go green with your creativity! Nature provides an abundance of materials and inspiration for making art. Participants will enjoy hands-on nature craft activities. Discover what you can design with the environment in mind.

Old Maryland Farm oldmarylandfarm@pgparks.com 22605-256A 2 - 8yrs. 1 class

Tue 11:00am - 12:00pm starts Apr 18 $3(R); $4(NR)

Watkins Nature Center watkinsnaturecenter@pgparks.com 22605-288A 4 - 12yrs. 1 class

Thu 1:00 - 2:30pm starts Apr 6 $6(R); $8(NR)

Enjoy a Naturalist-led, woodland nature hike.

Patuxent River Park patuxentriverpark@pgparks.com

22630-261A All ages 1 class

Sun 2:00 - 3:00pm starts Mar 19 $3(R); $4(NR)

22630-261B All ages 1 class

Sun 2:00 - 3:00pm starts Apr 23 $3(R); $4(NR)

Come join a naturalist on a nocturnal nature-themed hike in the park. This is primarily an outdoor activity so please contact the facility in the case of inclement weather.

Watkins Nature Center watkinsnaturecenter@pgparks.com

22636-288A 8 & up 1 class

Sat 7:00 - 8:30pm starts Apr 1 $6(R); $8(NR)