Women spend the day exploring and enjoying the outdoors, including a canoe paddle, a hike to look for flowering plants and wildlife and a gourmet catered lunch at the Riggleman House. 9:30am-3:30pm, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian, $40, RSVP: jugbay.org.
Learn to cut a quill pen and practice calligraphy while learning about writing in the 18th century (adults only). 10-11:30am, Historic London Town, Edgewater, $25 w/discounts, RSVP: historiclondontown.org.
Take a short stroll on the Forest Trail and discuss the history of North Tract, the role and importance of pollinators, the ecology and biodiversity within a forest habitat (ages 10+). 10-11:30am & noon-1:30pm, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, RSVP: 301-497-5887.
Honor those who sacrificed for our country at a ceremony with guest speaker Maj. Brandon Temple, presentations, patriotic music and more, followed by The Great American Picnic at Kellams Field (1-4pm) with live music, food, ice cream, activities and more. 10am, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Chesapeake Beach: chesapeakebeachmd.gov.
Zipping through the air, dragonflies are masters of flight. Learn to use nets to catch them, and for those daring enough, hold one in your hand (ages 5+). -2pm, South Tract, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, RSVP: 301-497-5887
Participants will enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels.
Celebrate with live music, drinks, activities and two hours of fireworks. 3-10:30pm, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, $45 w/discounts, RSVP: pyrojamusa.com.
W/ Rachel Maxann. 8pm, Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis, $39.50, RSVP: ramsheadonstage.com.
May 2-29: See plein air and studio works by Alison Barry and Freeman Dodsworth. Artist reception May 6 (5-8pm) during Aart & Wine Date Night at the gallery. North End Gallery, Leonardtown: northendgallery.com.
10am-1pm, Riva Rd. & Harry Truman Pkwy, Annapolis: aacofarmersmarket.com.
Learn how to enjoy your time in the wild with tips on proper clothing; weekly series held in youth group camping area. 1-3pm, Kinder Farm Park, Millersville, $3, RSVP: [email protected].
Sail along the Patuxent River aboard the historic skipjack Dee of St. Mary’s (ages 5+). 2:30-4:30pm, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, $35 w/discounts, RSVP: calvertmarinemuseum.com.
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