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.
Visit the library on wheels. 10-11am, Bayside Forest; noon-1pm, Long Beach Community Center; 2-3pm, Mill Creek Community Center: calvertlibrary.info.
Hear from renowned authors from around the world and celebrate the beauty, power, passion and excitement of the written world, plus children’s activities, live music food and used book sale. 10am-4pm, Key School, Annapolis, free: keyschool.org/annapolisbookfestival.
The Hammond-Harwood House is inviting families for an Easter Egg Hunt! Participants will join a tour of the house to learn how animals symbolize different things in paintings, chairs, and everyday objects. Children will go on an Easter egg hunt in the garden of the Hammond-Harwood House and then paint the wooden eggs they find. […]
Learn how to propagate various houseplants; from spider plants, to snake plants, string of hearts, African violets, pothos, and more – you’ll learn the various ways of cutting, rooting, and transplanting a variety of houseplants to take home and nurture. Cacti and succulents welcome too. 10:30-11:30am, Annmarie Garden, Solomons, $20, RSVP: annmariegarden.org.
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