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Old Time Jam
August 29
6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Lake House
Musicians and listeners of all ages are invited to share and enjoy traditional “old-timey” music.
Snacks and gifts will be available for purchase.
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Nature Trivia Night
August 30
7 p.m. at the outdoor amphitheater near the Lake House
Put your wildlife knowledge to the test by joining Ranger Noah for an evening of wildlife trivia. Prizes will be awarded to the top three individuals or teams. Complimentary s’mores will be provided by the Friends of New Germany. This program will be held in the Lake House if it rains. Photo Credit: Reinhardt Sahmel (2024 DNR Photo Contest winner, First Place, Summer)
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Black Bear Q&A
August 31
Stop by the black bear booth at the Nature Center with all your bear country questions. Rangers Noah and Hannah will provide you with some helpful tips and tricks to avoid bear encounters while visiting the park, as well as providing you with an opportunity to see and feel a real bear fur and skull. Photo credit: Ryan Van Nosdeln
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Full Moon Kayaking
September 5
8-9 p.m. at the Lake House (weather dependent)
Experience the beauty of New Germany Lake under a full moon on this one-hour kayak adventure.
Registration is required. Space is limited. For more information or to register, please email hannah.muir@maryland.gov.
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Full Moon Hike
September 7
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 Hannah. This "Harvest Moon" will be the last full moon of summer. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp. Photo credit: Rob Bogart.
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Weed or Wildflower?
September 8
9-10:30 a.m. at the Native Plant Garden (weather dependent)
Want to help preserve our regional biodiversity? Bring your work gloves, kneeling pads, favorite weeding tools, and some elbow grease to remove unwanted plants from the garden.
As you work, you’ll learn how to identify common weeds and understand why protecting native plants is so critical for wildlife. Meet at the native plant garden near the Lake House. Please bring your own water bottle, insect repellent, and sunscreen.
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Take a Hike Tuesday
September 9
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.
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Tree ID Hike
September 13
10 a.m. at the Lake House (weather dependent)
Join Ranger Noah on this easy-to-moderate 1.5-mile hike and learn some tips and tricks for how to identify some of New Germany's native and non-native trees.
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Schoolhouse Open
September 13
Drop by New Germany's one-room schoolhouse for a glimpse into what school was like in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A ranger will be on hand to answer questions.
The New Germany School was originally built in the late 1800s and served an average of 25-40 students each year, with grades 1-7 all taught in the same room. Although the original schoolhouse building burned down in 1902, the school reopened in the early 1910s, and continued to serve the local community until the 1950s. Today, efforts are underway to restore the schoolhouse as an interpretive center.
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New Germany Book Club Meeting
September 14
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 "‘H is for Hawk" by Helen MacDonald. 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 - "A River Runs Through It" by Norman Maclean.
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Savage Highlands News Coming Soon!
The Maryland Park Service will soon have a new newsletter for its new state park! If you would like to receive emails about Savage Highlands State Park programs, special events, and status updates, please visit our website to subscribe to Savage Highlands News.
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Unless otherwise noted, events are held rain or shine, free and fun for all ages; donations are always welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Dress for the weather/activity, wear sunscreen and insect repellent, bring plenty of water and snacks, and check for ticks.
Please call 301-895-5453 for additional information.
New Germany staff also manages Big Run, Casselman River Bridge, and Dans Mountain state parks.
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Your donation will 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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