Full Moon Hike 

March 13 

8 p.m. at the Lake House (weather dependent) 

Embrace the beauty of the forest under a full moon on this 1-mile hike with Ranger Noah. This "Worm Moon" will be the last full moon of winter. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp. Photo credit: Hannah Muir

Furs, Feathers, and Skulls!

March 16

Noon - 2 p.m. at the Lake House 

Drop by the Lake House for this hands-on program, where Ranger Noah will be displaying a collection of furs, feathers, and skulls. Test your knowledge of local birds and mammals and learn about the unique traits that set these animals apart. This program is a "come-and-go" style display, so feel free to stop by at any point during the program hours.

Bee Crafty!

March 23

Noon at the Lake House 

Bee crafty with volunteers Deb and Laura and learn how you can create nesting habitat to help native bees keep your garden buzzing with life. Can't make it? Visit xerces.org to learn more, or download the Xerces Society X Kids booklet for fun activities you can do at home. (Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation). Photo credit: Boyer & McDowell

Take a Hike Tuesday

March 25

10 a.m. at the Lake House (weather dependent)

Join Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise.

Hickory Syrup Making and Tasting 

March 29

2 p.m. at the Lake House 

Join Ranger Noah for this unique presentation and learn how to make hickory syrup from shagbark hickory trees. Free samples will be available, followed by an easy 1-mile hike to see shagbark hickory trees.

Park PROs: Intro to Maple Syrup Making

March 30

10 a.m. at the Lake House 

Interested in tapping your own maple trees for syrup? Join Ranger Noah for this basic introduction class, where you will learn all the steps you need to make your very own maple syrup. This program will be about an hour long and include a small amount of walking to get out to the maple trees.

Bob Ross Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K!

Register by April 1

The Friends of Maryland State Forests and Parks have joined forces with eleven other states to host the Bob Ross Run for the Trees virtual 5K event to help raise money for tree plantings, pollinator gardens, invasive species removal, and other stewardship projects. 

This virtual event invites you to complete a 5K anytime between April 19-27, 2025, coinciding with Earth Day and Arbor Day. Registered participants will receive a Happy Little T-shirt, a commemorative bib number, and finisher's medal. 

Click here to register and support Maryland State Forests and Parks! The deadline to register and receive your shirt, bib, and medal is April 1, 2025.