Farm Story & Craft: Spring
Come on down to the farm for a spring-themed story and craft, followed by a garden tour!
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Activities & Events Calendar
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Events
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Toddler Time: Earth Day
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.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Farm Science: Incredible Eggs
Join us for hands-on experiments and games that teach you all about eggs.
Ticket Price: $8 Resident, $11 Non-resident
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April Family Farm Tour
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.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Family Discovery Hike
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.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
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Annual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts
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...
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Animal Encounters: Herp Awakening
Come meet the nature center’s live reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey, and discover how interacting with animals can boost your mood and support mental wellness while learning about their natural habitats.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Nature Community Day Series
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.
Ticket Price: Free
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Patuxent River Park Community Day
Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Patuxent River Park to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special.
Ticket Price: Free
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Adult Hike 18+
Enjoy a naturalist-led, woodland nature hike. Take a walk with a naturalist on one of the many trails in Cosca Regional Park.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
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Night Hike: Amphibians!
Join a naturalist for a nocturnal nature‑themed hike through the park, exploring Watkins after dark in search of elusive nocturnal amphibians while learning about their habitats, lifecycles, and identification.
Ticket Price: $6 Resident, $8 Non-resident
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Fishing Trip
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...
Ticket Price: $10 Resident, $13 Non-resident
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Growing in the Garden: A 3-Part Learning Series
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.
Ticket Price: $24 Resident, $32 Non-resident
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Toddler Time: Leafing out!
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.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Sensory-Friendly Days in Nature
Beat the crowd and visit the Nature Center off-hours for a special self-paced program for those with sensory processing differences.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
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Adventure Seekers: Outdoor Adventures: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian, MD
Celebrate exploration as you lift your spirits, expand your mind, and build fun relationships with other adventurers through canoeing, hiking, museums, and trips to natural and historical sites.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Tree-mendous Trees
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.
Ticket Price: $7 Resident, $10 Non-resident
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Gardening for All: Organic Pest Controls
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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Animal Encounters
Meet the nature center’s live animals (including reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey) and learn about their natural habitats while enjoying the mood‑boosting benefits of interacting with animals.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Toddler Time: Bird Migration
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.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Homeschool Animal Science: Cow Hoof Science
Learn how cow hooves play an important role in people’s everyday lives at this hands-on farm education program.
Ticket Price: $8 Resident, $11 Non-resident
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Wildlife Help 101
What do you do when you find orphaned, injured, or healthy wildlife? Can you identify them accurately? Who do you call? How do you stay safe when approaching wildlife? Are you interested in getting involved with wildlife rehab? Learn all this and more in our 4hr 2-part...
Ticket Price: $15 Resident $20 Non Resident (per class)
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History of the Caboose: A Railroad Story
Take an engaging tour of the 1926 B&O Caboose exhibit and imagine riding the rails while listening to stories about railroad and train history.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Wildlife Help 101
What do you do when you find orphaned, injured, or healthy wildlife? Can you identify them accurately? Who do you call? How do you stay safe when approaching wildlife? Are you interested in getting involved with wildlife rehab? Learn all this and more in our 4hr 2-part...
Ticket Price: $15 Resident $20 Non Resident (per class)
