North Point State Park To Host Polar Fair

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EDGEMERE, MD — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service will host the first-ever Gunpowder Polar Fair, on Saturday, November 3 at North Point State Park in Baltimore County, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

“This event is part of an effort by the park to help people reduce their carbon footprint and live more sustainably,” said Sarah Witcher of Gunpowder State Park.

Visitors to the fair will experience informative displays on ways to conserve energy, dynamic presentations about the climate crisis, and enjoy games and interactive activities.

Admission is $3 per car and visitors are encouraged to bring friends and family for this fun-filled day in the park. The event will take place rain or shine. Call 410-592-2897 for more information.

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October 18, 2007

Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 449,000 acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 12 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov