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
Activities & Events Calendar
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Events
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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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Evening Kayak Tour
Go paddling with a park guide on a moderate‑pace interpretive tour of the Anacostia River, choosing either a kayak or canoe, with all equipment (life jackets, paddles, and boats) provided and tandem kayaks available.
Ticket Price: $25 Resident, $33 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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Nature Makers Space: Polymer Clay Hair Accessories
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
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Outdoor Adventures: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian, MD
Designed for active adults who want to test their skills, these outings offer a mix of hiking, museums, art, fairs, carnivals, nature, and historic sites, with fees varying depending on trip requirements.
Ticket Price: $10 Resident, $13 Non-resident
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Native Plant Gardening
Discover the fundamentals of native plant gardening with experts from Chesapeake Natives as you learn how to create an eco‑friendly garden using regional native plants—plus receive a selection of native plant seeds to start your own garden at home.
Ticket Price: $10 Resident, $13 Non-resident
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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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Gardening for all: Spring Salads
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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She's Outdoors: Boat Tour
Board a pontoon boat for a quiet cruise along one of Prince George’s County’s beautiful rivers.
Ticket Price: $3 Resident, $4 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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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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Live Jazz Boat Tour
Glide down the river for an evening of unforgettable music as a live jazz saxophonist fills the air with smooth melodies while you enjoy light refreshments and the calm, scenic atmosphere of nature.
Ticket Price: $15 Resident, $20 Non-resident
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Black Birders Week 2026
Founded in 2020, Black Birders Week is an annual celebration that highlights the intersection of birds, people, and environmental justice.
Ticket Price: Free, but space is limited. Registration required.
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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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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
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Seeds and Weeds Planting Day
Help restore beauty and biodiversity by planting native flowers in areas cleared of invasive weeds—no gardening experience needed, just a willingness to dig in and make a difference!
