Saturday, June 7, 2008
National Trails Day Events

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Bladensburg Waterfront Park Boat Tour, 3 pm
Join a Park Naturalist on a 1-hour natural and historical boat tour of the Anacostia River. Reservations required.
All ages welcome. FREE
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg
Information: 301-779-0371

Champion Tree Tour Bus Tour & Hike, 8 am-12 noon
Travel with a Park Ranger on a bus tour to several of Prince George's County champion trees and historic sites. Some locations require hiking to the tree - wear comfortable shoes! Learn about Prince George's County history and hug some remarkable old trees. Reservations required.
Ages 10 & up; FREE
Meet at the Park Ranger Office
14955 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-7755

Cheltenham Wetlands Park Nature Hike, 11 am & 1 pm
Join a Park Ranger at the Cheltenham Wetlands Park for a guided nature hike. This natural area provides visitors with opportunities to view wetland wildlife including various species of birds, insects, amphibians, and fish.
Ages 6 & up; FREE
Cheltenham Wetlands Park
Commo Road near Frank Tippett Road, Cheltenham
Information: 301-627-7755

Birding Hike at Fran Uhler Natural Area, 7:30 am
Join with members of the Prince George's Audubon Society for an early morning birding walk along the wetlands, meadows and forest of the upper Patuxent River. Please wear appropriate shoes - this area can be muddy! Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them.
Ages 6 & up; FREE
Patuxent River Park/Fran Uhler Natural Area
10300 Lemons Bridge Road, Bowie
Information: 301-627-6074

Birding Hike at Lake Artemesia, 7:30 am
Join with members of the Prince George's Audubon Society at Lake Artemesia for a nature/birding hike. Explore varying ecosystems around the lake and wooded areas and discover the variety of bird species and other wildlife living in this habitat. Meet at the parking lot at 55th Avenue and Berwyn Road. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them.
All ages welcome. FREE
Lake Artemesia
8200 55th Avenue, Berwyn Heights
Information: 301-927-2163

Family Bicycle Tour at Lake Artemesia, 8-10:30 am
Enjoy a casual, 6-mile, Park Ranger guided bike ride along the Paint Branch Trail from Lake Artemesia in Berwyn Heights to Cherry Hill Community Park in College Park. Have a wonderful time along this beautiful, scenic ride with sites of nature and wildlife. Each participant will receive the Anacostia Tributary Trail System brochure map. All riders must wear bike helmets. Meet at the parking lot at 55th Avenue and Berwyn Road.
Ages 10 & up; FREE (Children ages 10-16 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Lake Artemesia
8200 55th Avenue, Berwyn Heights
Information: 301-627-7755

Fitness Nature Hike at Lake Artemesia, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Join a Park Naturalist for stretching and a brisk walk at Lake Artemesia. Learn about nature and appreciate the outdoors on this easy 2-mile fun and fitness walk. Meet at the parking lot at 55th Avenue and Berwyn Road.
All ages welcome. FREE
Lake Artemesia
8200 55th Ave, Berwyn Heights
Information: 301-927-2163

Patuxent River Rural Legacy Bicycle Ride, 7-9 am (register and go)
Register for the Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club's annual ride showcasing Prince George's County's Patuxent River Rural Legacy Area. The 62-mile route (100 kilometers) begins at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary with rest stops at Mount Calvert, an 18th century manor house, and then to Clyde Watson Boating Area, where Magruder's Ferry once crossed the Patuxent River, and finishes at the Town of Eagle Harbor overlooking the Patuxent River. Two optional shortcuts provide shorter routes of 24 or 46 miles. The registration fee covers food and drink at four locations, marked route, a map and cue sheet, on-road assistance and sag support, and an after-ride picnic. Pre-registration is available at www.ohbike.org.
All ages welcome. (Children 17 and under ride free, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and must have the entry form release signed by a parent or guardian.)
Registration through June 4: $15/riders 18 & up
Registration after June 4: $20/riders 18 & up
Meet at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary
11704 Fenno Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-567-0089

Hiking with the Appalachian Mountain Club, 11:30 am
Join the Appalachian Mountain Club on this 4-mile hike at Patuxent River Park's Jug Bay Natural Area. Designed for beginners, this leisurely hike takes in the beautiful views of Jug Bay with its osprey and bald eagles. Bring lunch and meet with members at 11:30 am or come at 12:30 pm to start the hike. Reservations required.
Ages 12 & up; FREE
Patuxent River Park, Jug Bay Natural Area
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074

Kayak Trip with the Patuxent Riverkeepers, 9 am-2 pm
For paddling enthusiasts, join the Patuxent Riverkeepers on this 3-mile kayak trip along the new Patuxent River Water Trail. The trip starts at a river location near Route 4 and ends at Jug Bay with a stop at Mount Calvert Historic Site. Transportation provided.
Reservations required.
Ages 12 & up
Call for registration fee information.
Meet at Patuxent River Park/Jug Bay Natural Area
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-249-8200

Guided Nature Hike Along the Patuxent River Scenic Trail, 2 pm
Join a Park Naturalist at the Patuxent River 4-H Center for a moderate hike and explore the wooded areas and wildlife along this portion of the Patuxent River. Reservations required.
All ages welcome. FREE
Patuxent River 4-H Center
18405 Queen Anne Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-218-6702

School House Pond Nature Hike, 10 am
Join a park naturalist for a guided nature hike along the boardwalk at School House Pond. Learn about reptiles, amphibians and other creatures that live in the pond. Reservations required.
All ages welcome. FREE
Meet at 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-297-4575