Elk Neck State Forest Shooting Range To Open Earlier On Mondays
Winter Arrived at Western Maryland State Parks X-Country Ski Reports for Herrington Manor and New Germany State Parks
Wildlife Artists Invited to Enter Black Bear Conservation Stamp Design Contest
Closed Portions of Deal Island NRMA to Reopen January 4th
Maryland Names Gunpowder Falls Trail In Honor of Lefty Kreh
Start the New Year by Subscribing to the MD Natural Resource Magazine
DNR Hosts Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Program on January 12th
MD’s Firearm Deer Season Reopens For Two Days in Region B – January 6th & 7th
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1/7: Luminaries - Patapsco Valley State Park
Use everyday materials to make decorative luminaries. Make unique patterns in soda cans so that when a tea light is added, fanciful creatures and designs are shown through. Meet at the Avalon Visitor Center. For ages 7 and up. Please call 410-461-5005 for more information or to sign up. Cost: $2 per person.
1/7: Let it Snow! - Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor's Center
Join us at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary for a kid-friendly afternoon filled with fun and snow! We will be actively learning about: ?Why snowflakes are important to us ?How snowflakes are formed ?Snow Flake Shapes ?Historic Snowfalls in Maryland and more! AND.....Make your own snow flake craft!!! Hot cocoa and light refreshments provided Please call 301-888-1377 for more information. This event is FREE!
1/14: Owl Prowl - Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area
Participants will follow a naturalist on a one-mile hike and listen for and try to call out owls. Later we will discuss basic biology, habitat, diet, and conservation. Captive owls from our aviary will be on-hand for educational assistance. Suitable for families and individual adult patrons alike. Meet at visitor center. Rain or shine. For ages 16 yrs and up, unless accompanied by an adult. Please call 410-461-5005 for more information or to sign up. Cost: $5 per person.
1/14: Winter Tree I.D - Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor's Center
If you think trees can only be identified by their leaves, think again! This program will teach you how to I.D. trees in the winter. Wear warm clothing and comfortable hiking shoes. This program will be held outdoors. Please call 301-888-1377 for more information, this event is FREE!
1/14 & 28: 'Bald Pocomoke!' - Pocomoke River State Park
People aren't the only things bald along the Pocomoke River. The Eagles and the Cypress are too! Join a naturalist and explore the world of the Bald Eagle and Bald Cypress as you cruise the Pocomoke River on the BAY QUEEN. $20 per person. Call 410-632-2566 today to learn more and to make your reservations!