Maryland Department of Natural Resources

11/21: Woodpeckers Galore - Patapsco Valley State Park
Discover why they make holes in the trees, the different types we have and what they look like, how to attract them to your backyard, & more. Take a .5-1 mile walk. Wear hiking boots. Ages 5 & up. Meet at parking lot near the contact station. 11676 Marriottsville MD 21104. Please call 410-461-5005 in advance to sign up. $2/person. Call 410-461-5005 for info.
11/21: Birds of a Feather - Soldiers Delght N.E.A.
Learn about birds by doing hands-on activities including games or crafts, & meet some of our Scales & Tales animals. Meet at Visitor Center. 5100 Deer Park Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Ages 6-12yrs. Please call to register for this event. $5/person. Call 410-461-5005 for info.
11/21: Native Plants, Native People - Gunpowder Falls State Park
Join park naturalists to learn some of the games and activities enjoyed by native and colonial people. Learn how our ancestors relied on nature to provide them with materials needed for everyday life. Pre-registration is required. Call: 410-592-2897 to register and to check for cancellations due to inclement weather - shine only. This event is FREE! Call 410-592-2897 for info.

Park Schedule

Public lands will have limited services during service reduction days for the 2009 holiday season. See the schedule.

Preserving, promoting and interpreting the legacy of natural resource conservation.

Light shows at Sandy Point and Rocky Gap State Parks are great family activities during the holiday.

The Guide and the programs/concepts it promotes, will increase awareness of our initiatives.