January Events
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First Day Hike |
Fair Hill NRMA 1/1/2017 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: 4640 Telegraph Road City: Elkton County: Cecil Description: Get your new year off to a healthy start! Join us to connect with the natural world on this moderate hike. We will encounter sections of steep and rocky terrain. Pets on a leash are welcome. Please dress for the weather. In case of inclement weatehr contact: 410-218-1698 Cost: $3.00 per car MD resident/$5.00 per car Out of State Directions: URL: http:// Name: Ranger Jo Ann Bashore Phone: 410-398-1246 Email: joann.bashore@maryland.gov |
McKeldin First Day Hike — Plantation Trail, McKeldin Area |
Patapsco Valley State Park 1/1/2017 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: 11676 Marriottsville Road Marriottsville MD 21104 City: County: Carroll Description: Join park staff for a moderate, 2-mile hike along the McKeldin Area’s Plantation Trail. Enjoy scenic views of the river, wildlife, and winter vistas. Dress for the weather with sturdy shoes. Bring drinking water. The McKeldin Areas is located at 11676 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104. After passing the ranger station, follow signs to the parking lot and trailhead. Call 410-461-5005 to register. Fun for all ages! Rain, snow, or shine! Cost: FREE; donations welcome. Directions: From I-695/I-70 West take I-70 to Marriottsville Rd. ( Exit 83). Go North on Marriottsville Rd. for 4 miles to the park entrance on the right. From I-70 East take Rt. 40 to Marriottsville Rd. Turn left. Park entrance is 5 miles on the right. From Rt. 26 take Rt. 26 to Marriottsville Rd. Go South 4 miles, park entrance is on the left. URL: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/patapscomckeldin.aspxhttp:// Name: Patapsco Valley State Park Phone: 410-461-5005 Email: Patapsco.statepark@maryland.gov |
Cascade Falls History Hike — Orange Grove Parking Lot |
Patapsco Valley State Park 1/1/2017 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: 5120 South Street Halethorpe MD 21227 City: County: Baltimore Description: Join the Maryland Conservation Corps as they lead you on a 2-mile, moderately difficult, scenic hike, filled with fun facts about nature and the history of the area! Enjoy alluring cascading waterfalls and dazzling winter hills and valleys! Afterward, warm up by the fireplace with hot coffee and cider at Pavilion 106. Bring drinking water and dress for the weather with sturdy shoes.Call 410-461-5005 to register. Fun for all ages! Shine only! Cost: FREE; donations welcome. Directions: From the Beltway (I-695): Take Rt. 1 (exit 12A) toward Elkridge. Follow Rt. 1 South about 3 miles to South St. Turn right. Park entrance on the left. From I-95: Take I-195 East toward BWI. From I-195 take Rt. 1 South (Exit 3) and turn right toward Elkridge. Turn right onto South Street. Park entrance is on the left. From Howard County: Follow Rt. 1 through Elkridge and into Baltimore County. Turn left onto South St. Park entrance is on the left. URL: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/patapscoavalon.aspx Name: Patapsco Valley State Park Phone: 410-461-5005 Email: Patapsco.statepark@maryland.gov |
Nature Nook |
Seneca Creek State Park 1/3/2017 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1/10/2017 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: 11950 Clopper Road City: Gaithersburg County: Montgomery Description: Check out fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Bring the kids who aren't in school to the park for nature oriented crafts and activities. Activities vary each week! 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 |
Cecil County Forestry Board |
1/3/2017 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: 130 McKinneytown Road, North East, MD 21901 City: North East County: Cecil Description: Black Hill Ranger Station, 130 McKinneytown Road, North East (Cecil County) For more information please call Tom Frederick at (410) 287-5777 Cost: No Cost Directions: URL: http:// Name: Tom Frederick Phone: 410-287-5777 Email: tom.frederick@maryland.gov |