Park PROs: 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.

Take a Hike Tuesday

April 8

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.

Full Moon Hike 

April 10 

8:30 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 "Pink Moon" will be the first full moon of spring. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp. Photo credit: Hannah Muir

Park PROs: Birch Syrup Making

April 12

2 p.m. at the Tall Oaks Pavilion

Come out and enjoy this fun and unique Park PROs opportunity to make syrup from birch trees. Ranger Noah will take you through all the steps you need to know to make your own birch syrup at home. The program will include a moderate half mile walk to get to the birch trees.

New Germany Book Club Meeting

April 13

10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Tall Oaks Pavilion

Join Ranger Noah for this month's Book Club meeting and share your thoughts on "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson. The club meets once a month for coffee and snacks, while sharing insights and thoughts about a nature-themed book. Participants who attend six club meetings will receive a free night of camping. Please email noah.manges@maryland.gov to register.

Can't make it this month? Get a head start on next month's book - "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" by Annie Dillard.

EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt!

April 19

8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Lake House 

Bring the whole family to this EGGstreme event, featuring more than 5,000 eggs hidden along 10 miles of trails within the park!

This event will involve hiking on trails with various difficulty ratings (some may not be suitable for small children). All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the entire activity.

Families can register at the Lake House at any time during the event. Candy and prizes will be awarded only to those who are registered and who return their eggs while supplies last.

Families should dress appropriately for hiking and bring their own necessities, such as drinking water and Easter baskets. Kona Ice will be on site. Trail maps will be provided. 

This event is sponsored by the Friends of New Germany State Park, a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the park. Donations are welcome. For questions or to get involved as a volunteer, please email or call 301-895-5453.