February Events
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Full Snow Moon Hike |
Gunpowder Falls State Park 2/10/2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: Monkton Station (1820 Monkton Road, Monkton, MD 21111) City: Monkton County: Baltimore Description: Because the northeast typically receives its heaviest snow in February, the Native Americans called February's full moon the "Snow Moon." We will meet at Monkton Station for a twilight hike down the surfaced Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail (wheelchair-accessible). Please wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight or headlamp. Meet at Monkton Station. All events subject to cancellation due to severe weather. Check our Twitter page for cancellation notices: twitter.com/GunpowderSP Cost: No Cost Directions: URL: http:// Name: Andrea Townsley-Sapp Phone: 443-252-1141 Email: andrea.townsley-sapp@maryland.gov |
Nature Walk |
Seneca Creek State Park 2/11/2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: 11950 Clopper Road City: Gaithersburg County: Montgomery Description: Take a hike to explore natural and historical features of Seneca Creek State Park. This hike will take you 2 miles on the Seneca Greenway trail to the viaduct. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring water and dress appropriately for the weather. Meet at the Park Office. Cost: No cost Directions: From Washington, D.C, Virginia and points south, take I-270 north towards Frederick, Maryland. Take Exit 10, Clopper Road (Route 117). Turn right at the light at the bottom of the ramp. The park is approximately 2 miles on the left. From points north, take I-270 south towards Washington, D.C., take Exit 11 (MD Route 124 west). Turn right at the light at the bottom of the ramp. At the second light, turn right onto Clopper Road (Route 117). The park is approximately 1.5 miles on the left. URL: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/seneca.aspx Name: Bethany Watts Phone: 301-924-2127 Email: scspnaturalist@gmail.com |
Stargazing: Inside Planetarium — Soldiers Delight Visitors Center |
Soldiers Delight NEA 2/11/2017 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Location: 5100 Deer Park Rd. Owings Mills, MD 21117 City: County: Baltimore Description: Tonight, we will be using an optical device for projecting images of celestial bodies and other astronomical phenomena onto the inner surface of our hemispherical dome (or rather...our auditorium)! Experience the stars inside tonight! Call 410-922-3044 to register. Fun for all ages! Rain or Shine! Cost: FREE; donations welcome. Directions: From the Beltway (I-695): Take I-795 to Franklin Blvd. West, turn right. Bear right at Church Rd. Turn left at stop sign onto Berrymans Lane. Turn left at Deer Park Rd. and go for 2.5 miles, to Visitor Center entrance on the right. From Rt. 26 West : Take Rt. 26 to Wards Chapel Rd. Turn Left. Follow Wards Chapel to stop sign, and turn right onto Deer Park Rd. Entrance is 1 mile on the right. URL: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/soldiersdelight.aspx Name: Patapsco Valley State Park Phone: 410-461-5005 Email: Patapsco.statepark@maryland.gov |
Winter Bird Hike — Soldiers Delight Visitor Center |
Soldiers Delight NEA 2/11/2017 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Location: 5100 Deer Park Rd. Owings Mills, MD 21117 City: County: Baltimore Description: Join a local ornithologist for a short hike to look for signs of wintering birds. Learn how to find and identify birds that stay in Maryland through the cold weather, and how they handle the elements. This is a good opportunity for birders of all skill levels. Bring binoculars if you have them, dress for the weather, and wear good shoes for walking. Shine only! Call 410-922-3044 to register. Fun for all ages! Cost: FREE; donations welcome. Directions: From the Beltway (I-695): Take I-795 to Franklin Blvd. West, turn right. Bear right at Church Rd. Turn left at stop sign onto Berrymans Lane. Turn left at Deer Park Rd. and go for 2.5 miles, to Visitor Center entrance on the right. From Rt. 26 West : Take Rt. 26 to Wards Chapel Rd. Turn Left. Follow Wards Chapel to stop sign, and turn right onto Deer Park Rd. Entrance is 1 mile on the right. URL: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/soldiersdelight.aspx Name: Patapsco Valley State Park Phone: 410-461-5005 Email: Patapsco.statepark@maryland.gov |
Grusendorf Cabin Open House |
Seneca Creek State Park 2/12/2017 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: 11950 Clopper Road City: Gaithersburg County: Montgomery Description: Have you ever seen the log cabin next to Seneca's Park Office? Learn about its history, as well as the Clopper family, historical residents of the area. Bring the family and try an old time craft. Cost: No cost Directions: From Washington, D.C, Virginia and points south, take I-270 north towards Frederick, Maryland. Take Exit 10, Clopper Road (Route 117). Turn right at the light at the bottom of the ramp. The park is approximately 2 miles on the left. From points north, take I-270 south towards Washington, D.C., take Exit 11 (MD Route 124 west). Turn right at the light at the bottom of the ramp. At the second light, turn right onto Clopper Road (Route 117). The park is approximately 1.5 miles on the left. URL: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/seneca.aspx Name: Bethany Watts Phone: 301-924-2127 Email: scspnaturalist@gmail.com |