Have you ever wondered about the work of archaeologists? Come to this free event and meet archaeologists from all over the state to learn about what they have learned about Maryland's past! There will be plenty to see and do at this family-friendly event: hands-on activities, exhibits, hay rides, food, artifact identification tables and tours […]
Show off your sweet art skills in this fun contest! The only rule: your diorama has to include at least one marshmallow Peep. Drop off your diorama at the Edgewater library from April 4-16. Voting for best dioramas will take place in the library from April 18-30. The winner of every age category will receive […]
7am-noon, Riva Rd. & Harry Truman Pkwy, Annapolis: aacofarmersmarket.com.
Enjoy a morning of donuts, crafts and raffles with the Easter bunny. 8-11am, Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire Dept., free, RSVP: svrsfd.org.
Before the color camera, naturalists recorded observations of birds with paint. Learn some time-honored techniques of bird illustration during this short walk near the visitor center (ages 5+). 8:30-9:30am, South Tract, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, RSVP: 301-497-5887.
Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to pick up trash along the Patuxent River and the park (ages 8+). 9am-noon, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian, RSVP: jugbay.org.
Introduce kids to the outdoors; dress for mess and weather. 9:30-10:30am, South River Farm Park, Edgewater, RSVP: 410-222-1978.
Using clues, hunt for sculptured stones, mystery objects, plants and animals while learning about the history and features of the refuge; drop-in program. 9:30am-1pm, North Tract, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel: 301-497-5887.
Learn how to protect your back, plus information on joint protection and energy conservation for the gardener; virtual option available. 10-11am, Community Resource Building, Prince Frederick, RSVP: CalvertLibrary.info.
Enjoy a family-oriented bicycle outing and experience this natural area on two wheels (ages 10+). Learn the importance of reducing your footprint and leaving no trace on a 12-mile guided ride; bring your own bike, snack, water bottle and helmet. 10am-12:30pm, North Tract, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, RSVP: 301-497-5887.
Explore hands-on activities and games while learning how to reduce, reuse and recycle in order to generate less trash in this self-paced, drop-in program. (ages 3 years to adult). (Also April 9). 10am-1pm, South Tract, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel: 301-497-5887
Learn to identify invasive garlic mustard and help remove as much as possible with help from naturalists, plus enjoy a pasta lunch using a recipe for garlic mustard pesto; dress for weather (ages 8+). 10am-2pm, Glendening Nature Preserve, Jug Bay Wetlands, Sanctuary, Lothian, RSVP: jugbay.org.
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