Farm Science: Fantastic Feathers
Join us for a hands‑on look at feathers and the animals that rely on them.
Ticket Price: $8 Resident, $11 Non-resident
Activities & Events Calendar
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Flag Football Clinic
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month! Please join us for our Flag Football Clinic.
Ticket Price: Free
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Bilingual Cub Corner
Join us for a bilingual (Spanish and English) reading of Avioncito by May Clerici. After the story, little learners can fold their own paper planes and test them out on our paper plane launcher!
Ticket Price: Free
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Obstacle Challenge
An action packed "adventure zone" designed to test agility, speed, and endurance.
Ticket Price: Free
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Gymnastics & Tumbling Workshop
Get introduced to basic tumbling and gymnastics techniques.
Ticket Price: Free
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Edible Art Family Workshop
This family-friendly workshop focuses on the importance of eating delicious fruits while also creating an edible arrangement sculpture you can take home.
Ticket Price: $5 for Residents; $7 Non-residents
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Pollinator Party
Celebrate World Bee Day by learning about the many types of pollinators and their crucial role in the ecosystem through a short lecture followed by a fun craft activity.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Cub Corner
Falling can help us learn to soar! Join us for a special reading of After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again), by Dan Santat, the inspiring story of Humpty Dumpty’s journey to overcome his fears. After the story, little learners can fold their own...
Ticket Price: Free
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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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Turtles In Maryland
Learn the importance of turtles to Maryland's ecosystem and their use in the colonial period as a food source. Children will also learn how reptiles were used as powerful political symbols of independence.
Ticket Price: $5
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Nature: Wild Reading
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.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Toddler Time
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.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Toddler Time: Animal Cues
Give your little one a head start on growing into a knowledgeable adult aware of the importance of the environment. Join us for an exciting time of exploring nature through hands-on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and more.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident
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Black Birders Week: Kickoff Talk & Tour
As part of the Black Birders Week series celebrating and uplifting Black birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts, participants will join a park naturalist for a discussion on the history and significance of the movement.
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Basic Birding 101
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
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STEAM Hour
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to...
Ticket Price: Free
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Animal Encounters: Spring Camouflage
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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STEAM Hour
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to...
Ticket Price: Free
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Toddler Time: Here Comes the Summer
Give your little one a head start on growing into a knowledgeable adult aware of the importance of the environment. Join us for an exciting time of exploring nature through hands-on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and more.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident
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The Power of You
This FREE mental health and self-care event will be specifically tailored for youth. The programs will focus on empowering attendees by addressing mental health challenges, self-care practices, and personal development.
Ticket Price: Free
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Enchanted Trail Adventure
Step into a world of wonder on our Enchanted Trail as you enjoy a magical story, take a short nature walk through the woods, and create your own fairy house using natural materials.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
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Black Birders Week: Wings of Watkins
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.
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Tarmac Tour
Explore the College Park Airport up close! Enjoy a tour of the airport’s tarmac while learning about the many “firsts” that happened on the airfield and how the airport is used today.
Ticket Price: $10 for residents, $13 for non-residents
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Glenn Dale Lacrosse Mixed Ages
Lacrosse is a fast growing sport in the U.S. Don't miss this action-packed opportunity to learn this exciting activity.
Ticket Price: $35 Resident, $45 Non-Resident
