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
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
Explore the College Park Airport up close! Enjoy a tour of the airport’s tarmac while learning about the many “firsts” that happened on the airfield and how the airport is used today. This tour lasts about one-hour, takes place outdoors, and requires visitors to traverse paved asphalt, grass, and slightly uneven gravel.
Ticket Price: $10 for residents, $13 for non-residents
Come to the ultimate dance inspired by the ‘90s “Pajama Jammie Jam” with a modern twist. Think bold colors, comfy fits, and nonstop music that keeps the party going all night. Slip into your freshest pajamas or loungewear and join us for a night of dancing, laughter,...
Ticket Price: Free
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
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
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
Bring out your creative genius as you explore fun projects that build self‑confidence and self‑expression, from making and decorating various crafts to experimenting with natural‑world materials.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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
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.
Middle & High School students can enjoy an abbreviated performance from the acclaimed Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT), including a brief talkback after the show. For nearly 50 years, DBDT has mesmerized audiences with its spellbinding performances and educational programs that bridge...
Ticket Price: $15
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
Join a naturalist for a nocturnal nature‑themed hike through the park, exploring Watkins after dark in search of elusive nocturnal amphibians while learning about their habitats, lifecycles, and identification.
Ticket Price: $6 Resident, $8 Non-resident
Learn about casting, handling fish, fishing safety, and fish biology in this beginner‑friendly, weather‑dependent program while enjoying a morning of fishing on the Anacostia River from a pontoon boat. Rods and bait are provided (or you may bring your own), and children under 16 must be accompanied...
Ticket Price: $10 Resident, $13 Non-resident
Join us for a high-energy teen night packed with a live Zumba class and fun, competitive games that will keep you moving, laughing, and hyped.
Ticket Price: Free
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
Explore the College Park Airport up close! Enjoy a tour of the airport’s tarmac while learning about the many “firsts” that happened on the airfield and how the airport is used today. This tour lasts about one-hour, takes place outdoors, and requires visitors to traverse paved asphalt, grass, and slightly uneven gravel.
Ticket Price: $10 for residents, $13 for non-residents
Discover the incredible variety of trees that thrive at Clearwater Nature Center as you learn the fundamentals of tree identification, explore the historical uses of different species, and understand the vital roles trees play in the ecosystem.
Ticket Price: $7 Resident, $10 Non-resident
This circuit workout for women incorporates cardio and fundamental boxing techniques in a comfortable environment with upbeat music.
Ticket Price: Free
Ever wanted to learn how to play golf? Join us for a clinic where you can learn proper techniques, explore different parts of the game, and sharpen your swing.
Ticket Price: Free
Take an engaging tour of the 1926 B&O Caboose exhibit and imagine riding the rails while listening to stories about railroad and train history.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Join University of Maryland College Park Professor Dr. Richard Bell for an illuminating presentation of his new book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World.
Ticket Price: $10/adult, $5 children/students with ID. Non-Resident: $13/adult, $7 child/student with ID
The Golden Hour invites grandparents and grandkids (ages eight to 17) to slow down, create together, and share meaningful stories.
Ticket Price: Free
Go green with your creativity as you enjoy hands‑on nature‑inspired craft activities and discover what you can design using materials and inspiration from the environment.
Ticket Price: $8 Resident, $11 Non-resident
