Registration is open for the Fall 2023 session of Senior Rangers! Get outdoors, build community, and learn more about nature during this six-week series of programs designed for adults age 55 and older. Participants will gather once a week on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Topics will include one-room schoolhouse, hawks, knots & compasses, and wild edibles--with a potluck!
The cost is $20 for 6 sessions, and registration is required. Please call the Fair Hill park office at 410-398-1246 or email lesley.leader@maryland.gov with any questions, or to register.
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Beaver Hike! October 7 at 10 a.m., meeting at the Upper Covered Bridge parking lot.
October's First Saturday Hike will be an excursion to view the beaver homes of Fair Hill. We're fortunate to have several beavers in residence, and they are fascinating. Join a ranger to hike to the dam, learn why we're so glad they're here, and possibly even see the beavers!
The hike will be approximately 3.5 miles in length over uneven terrain. Due to the nature of the trails we will cover, as well as the proximity to vulnerable habitat, this hike will not be suitable for strollers or pets. The cost of the hike is free, but normal day use fees will be in effect.
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Fall Foliage Prediction 2023: What Can we Expect?
 Fair Hill NRMA is located in an area which was affected by drought earlier in the summer. Groundwater and stream flow are still not normal.
At this time, trees which are susceptible to drought, such as the many walnuts in our park, are looking worse for wear, and leaves have begun to fade to yellow. Tulip poplars, similarly, are turning yellow, but with crisped brown edges to the leaves. Their leaves have been dropping for some time.
Due to the conditions described, as well as the warm weather, we predict a below-average display of autumnal foliage in the area.
For more information about Fair Hill NRMA, its history, and its programs, please visit our website!
Dates are drawing near for these special events at the Fair Hill Nature Center. Mark your calendar, get registered, and come out--be part of this community and support a great cause!
Hikes are free, but regular park service charges apply ($3 per vehicle for Maryland residents; $5 for out-of-state visitors). Please dress for the weather/activity, wear sunscreen and insect repellent, bring plenty of water and snacks, and check for ticks.
In case of inclement weather, please contact the Fair Hill NRMA Duty Ranger regarding status of park programs: 410-218-1698.
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 Park and Trail 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 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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