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Sunday, December 31 at 8 AM to 11 AM Audubon’s 124th Christmas Bird Count – Ages 12+. Come join a Naturalist in this 100+ year tradition of tracking the health and populations of our local birds. We will hike the Park’s various habitats and count birds as we go. Bring binoculars, if you have them. Dress for the weather. FREE!…
The Nature Center and Park Office will be closed, but the Park will be open from sunrise to sunset for this holiday.
Ages 5+ with an Adult. The holidays are over and the tree is down; but you can still make some wintertime decorations and use nature’s art supplies. $2 members /$4 non-members.
Sunday, January 7 at 1 PM to 3 PM Scout Day: Fire or Die - Ages 8 to 13 with an Adult. Scouts need many outdoor skills. One of which is making fire, which could save your life. Participants will receive a Cromwell Valley Park logo patch. This program is for both Boy AND Girl Scouts. This program is not…
Tuesdays, January 9 to February 13 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Wednesdays, January 10 to February 14 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Polliwogs - Ages 2 to 5 with an Adult. Discovering Nature is a lifelong journey. In this class, you and your little one will explore the natural world through hands-on activities, nature play, stories, and crafts.…
Saturday, January 13 at 1 PM to 3 PM Bear Necessities - Ages 4 to 10 with an Adult. Black bears have been found throughout Maryland. Do we have bears in the park? We sure did! One traveled straight through the park this past summer and crossed Cromwell Bridge Road. Find out where they go and what they do in…
Sunday, January 14 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Cabin Fever - All Ages. Have cabin fever? We have the cure! Get plenty of Vitamin D and help ward off those winter time blues while we take a hike on our trails. We will retire to the Nature Center for a hot chocolate afterwards. $2 members /$4 non-members. MUST REGISTER…
Monday, January 15 Happy Birthday Martin Luther King! The Nature Center and Park Office will be closed, but the Park will be open from sunrise to sunset for this holiday.
Saturday, January 20 at 1 PM to 3 PM Slate Tools – Ages 14+ with an Adult. Join a Naturalist at the Prim Tech Lab to learn how slate was pecked into shape then ground smooth to make harpoons, knives and other tools. $3 members/$5 non-members. Primitive Technology Lab. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Sunday, January 21 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Winter Birds and Nests – All Ages. Enjoy an easy walk through the park with a Naturalist to observe our winter residents. We’ll look for last season’s nests outdoors then head inside to examine our nest and egg exhibits. $4 members /$6 non-members. MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Friday, January 26 at 6 PM to 8 PM The Full Wolf Moon – Ages 8+ with an Adult. Wolves once abounded in Maryland. Join us for a winter hike to learn about colonial fears, bounties, and the truth about this extirpated species as we sit around a campfire. $4 members /$6 non-members. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR…
Saturday, January 27 at 1 PM to 3 PM Apples in the Oven – Ages 10+ with an Adult. Apples were and are the long keeper fruit. Join a Naturalist to learn about John Chapman, THE REAL Johnny Appleseed. Then roll up your sleeves and roll out the dough to make an apple tart in our oven. $4 members /$6…
Sunday, January 28 at 1 PM to 3 PM Woodpeckers in Winter – Ages 8+ with an Adult. We’ll take a walk in the woods to learn all about these “Master Carpenters” of the bird world. Learn how woodpeckers benefit many other woodland species by creating new habitat. Bring binoculars if you have them. Registration required. FREE! Registration Required. BOTH…
Saturday, February 3 at 1 PM to 3 PM Woodchuck, the Weatherman – All Ages. Did Punxsutawney Phil predict the weather? Learn some fun facts about this amazing animal and go in search of his home. $2 members/$4 non-members. MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
All programs require registration unless otherwise noted.