June Events
June 3: National Trails Day Hike - Blooms Before Noon
9 a.m.
Join a ranger for a guided scavenger hunt along the Beaver Marsh Loop Trail. This two-mile hike will let you view the native fauna and flora, like the beautiful mountain laurel. Dogs on a leash are encouraged to join us! Day use fees apply ($3 per Maryland resident; $5 per out-of-state resident). Reservations are preferred but not required. Call 410-287-5333 to register today.
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June 24: Elk River Exploration
9 a.m.
Explore the banks of the Turkey Point peninsula by paddling the Elk River. Along the way, learn to identify some of the animals that call this watery habitat home. Meet next to the boat launch facilities in the Rogues Harbor Area. Fee: $20 per canoe; $15 per single kayak. Or bring your own canoe or kayak for just $5 per person. Space is limited, so call
410-287-5333 today to make your reservations.
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Nature Center Exploration
Tuesday-Thursday
Saturday
Sunday (holiday weekends only)
1- 4 p.m.
The Nature Center is open for exploration (unless otherwise posted). Learn more about the history of Elk Neck and about native plants and wildlife species found in the park. Visitors are welcome anytime during the designated time frame.
June's Nature Center Exploration theme is animals. Each week, activities will focus on a specific group within the animal kingdom. Join park staff as we explore these topics.
June 3: Birds
June 10: Fish
June 17: Reptiles and Amphibians
June 24: Mammals
For more information about park programming, call the park at 410-287-5333.
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Junior Rangers and Park Pals
The Junior Rangers and Park Pals programs are a fun way for youth to connect to the natural world around them through hands-on environmental education, recreational opportunities, crafts, and a conservation project. These programs will take place outdoors as much as possible, even in wet weather, so please dress accordingly.
Fee: $25 per child and $15 for each additional family member. Registration required.
Registration is open and ends two weeks prior to each session start date. Space is limited; call 410-287-5333 today!
Junior Rangers
The Junior Rangers program is designed for children ages 7-14. Junior Rangers will be split into two age groups and each session will meet the following dates:
Session 1: Ages 7-10
Wednesdays: July 5, 12, and 19
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Session 2: Ages 11-14
Thursdays: July 6, 13, and 20
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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Park Pals
The Park Pals program is designed for children ages 3-6 and is aimed at getting each Park Pal acclimated to the outdoors and prepared for the Maryland Junior Rangers program. This program will be held once a week over three weeks.
Wednesdays: August 2, 9, and 16
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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To learn more about events and other general information about Elk Neck State Park, please visit the park's website.
Save Our Pollinators!
Donate today to support butterfly and bumblebee
habitat and education in state parks!
Donations in any amount are a helpful way to make a difference. Thank you!
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 Annual Pass Available for Purchase
$75 for Marylanders; $100 for out-of-state visitors
Our annual State Parks and Trails Passport grants unlimited day-use admission and boat launching at state parks, and a 10 percent discount on state-operated concessions and boat rentals.
To enhance convenience and value, this year's pass will arrive in a self-contained packet with a detachable hang-tag, and will be valid for a full year from the month of purchase.
Our network of 75 state parks include more than 900 miles of trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding, as well as unique water access and camping facilities.
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