February Events
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| Backyard Birding |
| North Point State Park 2/18/2017 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: North Point State Park (8400 North Point Road, Edgemere, MD 21219) City: Edgemere County: Baltimore Description: Learn how to identify common feeder birds like the black-capped chickadee, dark-eyed junco and downy woodpecker right outside the North Point Takos Visitor Center! Bring your binoculars or borrow ours. Park entrance fee in effect. All events subject to cancellation due to severe weather. Check our Twitter page for cancellation notices: twitter.com/GunpowderSP Cost: No cost, but park entrance fee in effect. Directions: URL: http:// Name: Andrea Townsley-Sapp Phone: 443-252-1141 Email: andrea.townsley-sapp@maryland.gov |
| Rocky Trail Hike – Rocky Gap State Park |
| Rocky Gap State Park 2/18/2017 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: 12900 Lakeshore Drive City: Flintstone County: Allegany Description: Join Ranger Julia on this more challenging hike. Please come prepared with sturdy shoes that can handle the rocks! Dress in warm layers and don’t forget your water! Dogs are welcome to join. Meet at the Nature Center parking lot in the Campground. Cost: Free Directions: From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and areas west: Take I-279 south to I-79 south (Washington, PA) to I-68 east (Morgantown, WV) and follow I-68 east for approximately 78 miles. Take the Rocky Gap State Park exit (Exit 50). Make a left crossing over I-68 and the Ranger Station is located straight into the park near the beaches. From Washington, D.C.: (approximately 150 miles) Take I-270 north to I-70 west to I-68 west. Take the Rocky Gap State Park exit (Exit 50). The Ranger Station is located straight into the park near the beaches. From Baltimore, Maryland: (approximately 130 miles) Take I-70 west to I-68 west to Exit 50 for Rocky Gap State Park. The Ranger Station is located straight into the park near the beaches. URL: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/rockygap.aspx Name: Katy Barger Phone: 301-722-1480 Email: Kathryn.barger@maryland.gov |
| Hiking with Dogs |
| Seneca Creek State Park 2/18/2017 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: 11950 Clopper Road City: Gaithersburg County: Montgomery Description: A great way to get exercise and spend time with the family! Bring a leashed furry friend and join park staff for a 1.2 mile hike along the Old Pond, Great Seneca and Greenway trails. 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 |
| Paws on the Trail — Orange Grove Swinging Bridge |
| Patapsco Valley State Park 2/18/2017 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: 5120 South Street Halethorpe MD 21227 City: County: Baltimore Description: Bring your furry friend to the park for a guided, leisurely 4-mile hike along the flat, paved Grist Mill trail. Learn how to keep your dog safe in the park, and train to become a volunteer BARK Ranger! All dogs must be leashed and up to date on vaccines. Call ahead to sign up; space is limited to 15 dogs. Call 410-461-5005 to register. Ages 10 and up! 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 |
| Storytelling Hour — Soldiers Delight Visitor Center |
| Soldiers Delight NEA 2/19/2017 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: 5100 Deer Park Rd. Owings Mills, MD 21117 City: County: Baltimore Description: Come listen to short stories with a nature or animal theme in the Visitor Center. Geared toward younger children.Rain or shine! Call 410-922-3044 to register. 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 Phone: 410-461-5005 Email: Patapsco.statepark@maryland.gov |
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