Basic Birding 101
Grab your binoculars, or borrow a pair from us, and join our naturalist for a birdwatching adventure during the spring migration season.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
Activities & Events Calendar
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May Nature Science Club: Frogs, Toads, Newts, & Salamanders
Join us at Watkins Nature Center for monthly science clubs designed for homeschool learners.
Ticket Price: $20 Resident, $26 Non-resident
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Farm Story & Craft: Wool
Come on down to the farm for a sheep-themed story and craft, followed by a meet-and-greet with our sheep.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Toddler Trail Time
Take a hike with your toddler as a naturalist leads you on a themed outdoor adventure where you can explore nature, investigate the environment, and meet new friends.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Toddler Time: Spring Pollinators
Give your little one a head start in understanding the importance of the environment through hands‑on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and nature exploration, with each class focusing on a different theme about animals, plants, and habitats.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Farm Science: Fantastic Feathers
Join us for a hands‑on look at feathers and the animals that rely on them.
Ticket Price: $8 Resident, $11 Non-resident
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Gymnastics & Tumbling Workshop
Get introduced to basic tumbling and gymnastics techniques.
Ticket Price: Free
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Flag Football Clinic
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month! Please join us for our Flag Football Clinic.
Ticket Price: Free
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Bilingual Cub Corner
Join us for a bilingual (Spanish and English) reading of "Avioncito" by May Clerici. After the story, little learners can fold their own paper planes and test them out on our paper plane launcher!
Ticket Price: Free
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Dinosaur Park Open House
Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. Join us and learn more about fossils, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home.
Ticket Price: Free. No reservations required.
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Obstacle Challenge
An action packed "adventure zone" designed to test agility, speed, and endurance.
Ticket Price: Free
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Edible Art Family Workshop
This family-friendly workshop focuses on the importance of eating delicious fruits while also creating an edible arrangement sculpture you can take home.
Ticket Price: $5 for Residents; $7 Non-residents
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Pollinator Party
Celebrate World Bee Day by learning about the many types of pollinators and their crucial role in the ecosystem through a short lecture followed by a fun craft activity.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Cub Corner
Falling can help us learn to soar! Join us for a special reading of "After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)," by Dan Santat, the inspiring story of Humpty Dumpty’s journey to overcome his fears. After the story, little learners can fold their own...
Ticket Price: Free
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Growing in the Garden: A 3-Part Learning Series
Give your child a hands‑on introduction to gardening and agriculture through this fun, three‑session program. Each class encourages kids to explore, observe, and record what they discover in the garden.
Ticket Price: $24 Resident, $32 Non-resident
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Turtles In Maryland
Learn the importance of turtles to Maryland's ecosystem and their use in the colonial period as a food source. Children will also learn how reptiles were used as powerful political symbols of independence.
Ticket Price: $5
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Nature: Wild Reading
Give your child a jump start in literacy as they enjoy a short story with a park naturalist, followed by questions, creative crafts, nature exploration, and a guided walk around the center to learn fun facts about live animals—making a love for reading feel like second nature.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Toddler Time
Give your little one a head start on understanding the importance of the environment by exploring nature through hands‑on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and more, with each class focusing on a different nature theme.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Toddler Time: Animal Cues
Give your little one a head start on growing into a knowledgeable adult aware of the importance of the environment. Join us for an exciting time of exploring nature through hands-on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and more.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident
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Black Birders Week: Kickoff Talk & Tour
As part of the Black Birders Week series celebrating and uplifting Black birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts, participants will join a park naturalist for a discussion on the history and significance of the movement.
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Basic Birding 101
Grab your binoculars, or borrow a pair from us, and join our naturalist for a birdwatching adventure during the spring migration season.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
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Park Shredders Skate Jam
Join us for a high-energy skate jam open to skaters of all skill levels. Ride, connect, and enjoy a fun day at the skatepark!
Ticket Price: Free
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STEAM Hour
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to...
Ticket Price: Free
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Animal Encounters: Spring Camouflage
Come meet the nature center’s live reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey, and discover how interacting with animals can boost your mood and support mental wellness while learning about their natural habitats.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
