Spring Break Camp
Join the Spring fun! Enjoy sports, fitness, games, crafts, and more.
Ticket Price: $14 Resident / $19 Non-resident
Nature & Outdoor - Activities & Events Calendar
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Nature & Outdoor
Events
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Explore the Big Red Caboose! (PM session)
Take an engaging morning tour of the 1926 B&O Caboose exhibit and imagine riding the rails while listening to stories about railroad and train history. This stationary historic caboose does not move, is perfect for ages 3–8, and all participants must register.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Ranger Run Club
Become part of our Ranger Run Club as you join a Park Ranger for monthly trail, road, or mixed‑terrain runs of varying distances and locations throughout Prince George’s County, with running experience preferred.
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Raptor Quest Day
Join us on April 2, 2026, for Raptor Quest Day, an exciting program dedicated to owls, hawks, eagles, and other birds of prey, featuring hands‑on raptor‑themed activities and an up‑close keeper talk with some of our resident birds.
Ticket Price: $60 Resident, $78 Non-resident
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Toddler Time: Butterfly life cycle
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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Beaks, Feet, & Feathers Boat Tour
Board a pontoon boat for a quiet, cruise on one of Prince George's County's beautiful rivers. Join a naturalist onboard the park pontoon boat to explore all things birds, while cruising down the Anacostia River.
Ticket Price: $3 Resident, $4 Non-resident
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Homeschool Animal Science: Cow Health Care
Learn the basics of cow health care, including how farmers keep cows clean, healthy, and safe.
Ticket Price: $8 Resident, $11 Non-resident
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Family Bike Ride
Enjoy a guided bicycle tour along the Anacostia River Trail, where you’ll ride at a light to moderate pace, stop at various points to learn about the river, and take advantage of free bike and helmet use, or bring your own, for this low‑impact outdoor adventure.
Ticket Price: $7 Resident, $10 Non-resident
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Adventure Seekers: National Arboretum
Celebrate exploration as you lift your spirits, expand your mind, and build fun relationships with other adventurers through canoeing, hiking, museums, and visits to natural and historical sites.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Wings of Watkins
Come face-to-face with a powerful bird of prey! Learn all about what makes raptors so incredible, then enjoy a thrilling training session and watch a bird take flight in an exciting live demonstration.
Ticket Price: $3 Resident, $4 Non-resident
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Nature Community Day Series
Join us at one of our nature sites to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George's County special. Community Days are every Saturday in April from 11 am–2 pm.
Ticket Price: Free
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Bladensburg Waterfront Park Community Day
Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Bladensburg Waterfront Park to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special.
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Clearwater Nature Center Community Day
Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Clearwater Nature Center to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George's County special.
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Gardening for all: Natural weed controls
Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping as you learn practical tips on backyard design, unique uses of plant materials, and seasonal maintenance while practicing hands‑on skills in our gardens to support the native ecosystem.
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Toddler Time: Mount Rainier Communities
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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She's Outdoors Series: Fitness Hike
Enjoy a naturalist‑led woodland hike as part of the “She’s Outdoors” series for women 18+, taking a brisk three‑mile loop along the natural surface trails at Cosca Regional Park starting from the nature center.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
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Nature Community Day Series
Join us at one of our nature sites to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George's County special. Community Days are every Saturday in April from 11 am–2 pm.
Ticket Price: Free
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Mt. Rainier Nature Center Community Day
Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Mount Rainier Nature Center to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George's County special.
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Mindfulness Nature Hike
De-stress the natural way by taking a guided mindfulness walk on one of our trails, where you’ll refresh your body, mind, and spirit through calming nature‑based activities.
Ticket Price: $10 Resident, $13 Non-resident
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Sensory-Friendly Days in Nature
Beat the crowd and visit the Nature Center off-hours for a special self-paced program for those with sensory processing differences.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
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Terrific Turtles of MD
Join Naturalist and Herpetologist Hailey Christoph to learn about the different turtle species found in Maryland and how to identify them, including meeting some of the nature center’s ambassador turtles.
Ticket Price: $6 Resident, $8 Non-resident
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Senior Lunch Bunch Tours
Board a pontoon boat for a quiet cruise along one of Prince George’s County’s beautiful rivers. Seniors are invited to bring their lunch and enjoy a scenic, relaxing tour along the Anacostia River.
Ticket Price: $3 Resident, $4 Non-resident
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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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April Nature Science Club: Lizards & Crocodilians
Join us at Watkins Nature Center for monthly science clubs designed for homeschool learners.
Ticket Price: $20 Resident, $26 Non-resident
