4/6: Opening Day - Patapsco Valley State Park
The Nature Center is now OPEN for the Season! Come see what's new! Meet and Greet with our animals! For all ages! Meet at the Hilton Nature Center. Please call 410-461-5005 to sign up or for more information. Cost: Free! Donations welcome.

4/6: Owl Prowl - Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area
Participants will follow a naturalist on a one-mile hike and listen for and try to call out owls. Later we will discuss basic biology, habitat, diet, and conservation. Captive owls from our aviary will be on-hand for educational assistance. Suitable for families and individual adult patrons alike. Meet at visitor center. Rain or shine. For ages 16 yrs and up, unless accompanied by an adult. Please call 410-461-5005 to sign up. Cost: $5 per person.

4/13: Mining History Hike - Patapsco Valley State Park
Check out one of our lesser known trails and maybe find yourself a new favorite! We will meet in the lower parking lot of Glen Artney, by the Restrooms, trailhead of the Soapstone Trail. For ages 10 and up. Please call 410-461-5005 to sign up or for more information. Cost: Free! Donations welcome.

4/13: Beginners Fishing Workshop - Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor's Center
This workshop is great for those who have zero to limited experience fishing and would like to learn how to fish on their own. Learn to rig your line, bait your hook, cast, and much more. Perfect for children! Please wear comfortable shoes suitable for the outdoors and dress for the weather. If you are over the age of 16 you will also need to purchase and bring a Maryland non-tidal fishing license. Hat, bug spray, and sun screen are suggested. To register for this workshop please e-mail kjarboe@dnr.state.md.us or call 301-888-1377.