April Nature Science Club: Lizards & Crocodilians
Join us at Watkins Nature Center for monthly science clubs designed for homeschool learners.
Ticket Price: $20 Resident, $26 Non-resident
Activities & Events Calendar
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Events
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Mother Earth & Me with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades 3-5.The magic of earth science takes center stage in this fun, interactive Discovery Theater original as we explore the origins of our...
Ticket Price: $8 Adult / $6 Child
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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: Egg Extravaganza
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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Therapeutic Recreation: Parents' Night Out
Leave your kids with us for a fun-filled evening while you enjoy a well-deserved break! This program is designed for Prince George's County residents with disabilities and their siblings.
Ticket Price: $20/child + $15/sibling
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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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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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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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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
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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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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: 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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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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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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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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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. This tour lasts about one-hour, takes place outdoors, and requires visitors to traverse paved asphalt, grass, and slightly uneven gravel.
Ticket Price: $10 for residents, $13 for non-residents
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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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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
