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Herrington Manor Schedule
Discovery Center Schedule
Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park
Fri. Aug. 1
1-3pm Hourly
Encounters. Join a naturalist at the top of each hour to meet one
of our center critters up close and personal. Meet on the deck at 12,
1, 2, 3 and 4pm.
8p.m. Owl Prowl. Join our Naturalist at
Herrington Manor State Park for an evening Program in search of
owls. Enjoy a night sounds program and then go outside to call in
barred owls. Meet at the main office at Herrington Manor.
Sat. Aug. 2
11:00 a.m. Black
Bears and YOU! Take a hike along the Snakeroot Trail while learning
all about bears! Also get to touch a bear skin and skull. Please wear
proper footwear for the trail is rocky! Aprox. 1 ½ hrs.
1:30 Meet the
Naturalist at the Beach!! Meet the
naturalist at the beach area for seine netting, aquatic bug search and
more. Get wet only if you want to. 1 ½ hr.
7pm Campfire
warm up with Appalachian music. Meet at the amphitheater for live
music and Marshmallows before the program
7:30p.m.
Campfire: Battling Botanical Bullies. Join Liz McDowel of Elk Ridge
NatuerWorks for a program on exotic and invasive plants of Maryland.
These” bullies” are important to recognize. Learn why native plants are
far more preferable to exotic plants and how you can do battle with the
bullies! Approx. 45
Sun. Aug. 3
10:00am -12:00pm Fire Tower Tours:
Join park staff and volunteers as they
guide you through our newly renovated fire tower. Learn of Maryland’s
fire history and gain great views of Deep Creek Lake. $2.00 per
person. Meet at the fire tower. Open for 2 hours
1:30p.m. Aviary
Encounter Join the naturalists
and volunteers for this up close and personal look at our birds of prey.
The birds will be perched in the open for photographs and unobstructed
viewing. Naturalists will be cleaning and caring for the animals as you
get an exclusive look behind the scenes. Approx. 1 ½ hr
Mon.
Aug. 4
9:00 a.m. Coffee with the Ranger
Join park staff for coffee and snacks. Ask
questions, learn fun facts,
meet our volunteers and pick up our weekly schedule. 1 hour
Ampitheater
10:30 am
Fishing with the Naturalist Join us at the shores of the
Discovery Center for fishing basics like knot tying and casting. Poles,
bait, and tackle are provided. $4/person, adults and kids 7 and
up. Pre-register as space is limited. 1 ½ hr.
Tue. Aug. 5
8:00 a.m.
Let’s Go Birding Discover local breeding birds with one of Garrett
County’s most avid birders. You’ll learn how to bird by ear and listen
for distinctive songs as we stroll through DCLSP. Bring binoculars.
1 ½ hr.
1:00 p.m. Browsing for Butterflies
Investigate our State Park gardens with the naturalist looking for and
identifying butterflies. Learn about native plants these butterflies
love and ways to improve their habitat. 1 hr
Wed. Aug. 6
11:00 a.m. Wildflowers
and Medicinal Plants Wonder what is growing in your back yard? We
will stroll around the Discovery Center looking for blooming plants and
discuss their medicinal and edible uses. 1 1/2hrs
1:30 p.m.
Historic Brant Mine Hike. Hike along Meadow Mountain to visit this
old mine site that operated in the 1920s. Also, check out wildflowers
and song birds on the way! This moderate trail is rocky, so wear
appropriate footwear. 2 miles Approx. 1 ½ hrs.
Thurs. Aug. 7
11:00am -1:00pm Fire Tower Tours:
Join park staff and volunteers as they
guide you through our newly renovated fire tower. Learn of Maryland’s
fire history and gain great views of Deep Creek Lake. $2.00 per
person. Meet at the fire tower. Open for 2 hours
1:30 p.m. Happy Herps! Ever wonder what is hopping and crawling
across roads during the night? Want to know how to tell a poisonous
snake and the rest? Come see and learn about lots of live specimens! You
never know what Amo and Frog will have! 45 min.
7:30 p.m.
Twilight Canoeing w/ the Naturalists Visit Meadow Mt. cove and learn
about the night sounds of Garrett County wetlands. $10/adult; $5 for
age 12 and under. Must pre-register as space is limited.
Meet at the Discovery Center. 1 ½ hr.
Fri. Aug. 8
11:00 a.m. Got
Cavities? You don’t need a dentist for these cavities! Hike around
the Discovery Center in search of bird and animal cavities, nests, and
dens! 30 min.
1-3 pm Hourly
Encounters. Join a naturalist at the top of each hour to meet one
of our center critters up close and personal. Meet on the deck at 12,
1, 2, 3 and 4pm.
8p.m.Owl Prowl. Join our Naturalist at
Herrington Manor State Park for an evening Program in search of
owls. Enjoy a night sounds program and then go outside to call in
barred owls. Meet at the main office at Herrington Manor.
Sat. Aug. 9
9:30
Special Permit Class
Deep Creek
Lake Management
Staff will give a power-point presentation about obtaining a special
permit for making improvements on the state-owned buffer strip.
Discovery Room 1 hr.
11:00 a.m.
Black Bears and YOU! Take a hike along the Snakeroot Trail while
learning all about bears! Also get to touch a bear skin and skull.
Please wear proper footwear for the trail is rocky! Aprox. 1 ½
hrs.
1:30 Meet the
Naturalist at the Beach!! Meet the
naturalist at the beach area for seine netting, aquatic bug search and
more. Get wet only if you want to. 1 ½ hr
7 pmCampfire
warm up with Appalachian music. Meet at the amphitheater for live
music and Marshmallows before the program.
7:30p.m.
Campfire: Living History, Thomas Cresap. Join Ranger Jeff
Ruark for a trip back in time as he brings to life, Thomas Cresap. This
living history program will inspire and teach the ways of the early
settlers of our area. Approx. 45
Sun. Aug. 10
10:00am -12:00pm Fire Tower Tours:
Join park staff and volunteers as they
guide you through our newly renovated fire tower. Learn of Maryland’s
fire history and gain great views of Deep Creek Lake. $2.00 per
person. Meet at the fire tower. Open for 2 hours
1:30p.m. Aviary
Encounter Join the naturalists
and volunteers for this up close and personal look at our birds of prey.
The birds will be perched in the open for photographs and unobstructed
viewing. Naturalists will be cleaning and caring for the animals as you
get an exclusive look behind the scenes. Approx. 1 ½ hr
Mon. Aug. 11
9:00 a.m. Coffee with the
Ranger Join park staff for coffee and
snacks. Ask questions, learn
fun facts, meet our volunteers and pick up our weekly schedule. 1
hour Discovery Center
10:30 am
Fishing with the Naturalist Join us at the shores of the
Discovery Center for fishing basics like knot tying and casting. Poles,
bait, and tackle are provided. $4/person, adults and kids 7 and
up. Pre-register as space is limited. 1 ½ hr.
1:30 p.m.
Critter Encounter Watch us feed toads, turtles, and fish! Meet in
the Discovery Center to watch (and maybe help!) a naturalist feed some
of our critters! Then venture to the aviary and watch us care for and
feed the red-tailed hawks and owl. 30 min.
Tues. Aug. 12
8:00 a.m. Let’s
Go Birding Discover local breeding birds with one of Garrett
County’s most avid birders. You’ll learn how to bird by ear and listen
for distinctive songs as we stroll through DCLSP. Bring binoculars.
1 ½ hr.
1:00
p.m. Browsing for Butterflies Investigate our State Park
gardens with the naturalist looking for and identifying butterflies.
Learn about native plants these butterflies love and ways to improve
their habitat. 1 hr.
9:00 p.m. Presides
Meteor Shower - with Gus Johnson.
Enjoy this yearly meteor shower in
the parking lot of the Discovery Center. Bring chairs and blankets
Telescopes provided. 1 ½ hour
Wed. Aug. 13
11:00 a.m. Wildflowers
and Medicinal Plants Wonder what is growing in your back yard? We
will stroll around the Discovery Center looking for blooming plants and
discuss their medicinal and edible uses. 1 1/2hrs
1:30 p.m.
Historic Brant Mine Hike. Hike along Meadow Mountain to visit this
old mine site that operated in the 1920s. Also, check out wildflowers
and song birds on the way! This moderate trail is rocky, so wear
appropriate footwear. 2 miles Approx. 1 ½ hr
Thurs. Aug. 14
11:00am -1:00pm Fire Tower Tours:
Join park staff and volunteers as they
guide you through our newly renovated fire tower. Learn of Maryland’s
fire history and gain great views of Deep Creek Lake. $2.00 per
person. Meet at the fire tower. Open for 2 hours
1:30 Happy Herps! Ever wonder what is hopping and crawling across
roads during the night? Want to know how to tell a poisonous snake and
the rest? Come see and learn about lots of live specimens! You never
know what Amo and Frog will have! 45 min.
7:30 pm
Twilight Canoeing w/ the Naturalists Visit Meadow Mt. cove and learn
about the night sounds of Garrett County wetlands. $10/adult; $5 for
age 12 and under. Must pre-register as space is limited.
Meet at the Discovery Center. 1 ½ hr.
Fri. Aug. 15
1:00 a.m. Got
Cavities? You don’t need a dentist for these cavities! Hike around
the Discovery Center in search of bird and animal cavities, nests, and
dens! 30 min.
1-3 pm Hourly
Encounters. Join a naturalist at the top of each hour to meet one
of our center critters up close and personal. Meet on the deck at 12,
1, 2, 3 and 4pm.
8p.m.Owl Prowl. Join our Naturalist at
Herrington Manor State Park for an evening Program in search of
owls. Enjoy a night sounds program and then go outside to call in
barred owls. Meet at the main office at Herrington Manor.
Sat. Aug. 16
11:00 a.m. Black Bears and YOU! Take a hike along the
Snakeroot Trail while learning all about bears! Also get to touch a bear
skin and skull. Please wear proper footwear for the trail is rocky!
Aprox. 1 ½ hrs.
1:30 Meet the
Naturalist at the Beach!! Meet the
naturalist at the beach area for cast netting, aquatic bug search and
more. Get wet only if you want to. 1 ½ hr.
7 Campfire
warm up with Appalachian music. Meet at the ampitheater for live
music and Marshmallows before the program.
7:30p.m.
Campfire: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly! Join Frog and Amo for a
Scales n Tales presentation at the Amphitheater. You will see live
critters like snakes, a red-tailed hawk, and an owl! Come early and
roast marshmallows. In case of rain, the program will be held in the
Discovery Room below the Discovery Center. Approx. 45
Sun. Aug. 17
10:00am -12:00pm Fire Tower Tours:
Join park staff and
volunteers as they guide you through our newly renovated fire tower.
Learn of Maryland’s fire history and gain great views of Deep Creek
Lake. $2.00 per person. Meet at the fire tower. Open for 2 hours
1:30p.m. Aviary
Encounter Join the naturalists
and volunteers for this up close and personal look at our birds of prey.
The birds will be perched in the open for photographs and unobstructed
viewing. Naturalists will be cleaning and caring for the animals as you
get an exclusive look behind the scenes. Approx. 1 ½ hr
Mon. Aug. 18
9:00 a.m. Coffee with the
Ranger Join park staff for coffee and
snacks. Ask questions, learn
fun facts, meet our volunteers and pick up our weekly schedule. 1
hour Discovery Center
10:30 am
Fishing with the Naturalist Join us at the shores of the
Discovery Center for fishing basics like knot tying and casting. Poles,
bait, and tackle are provided. $4/person, adults and kids 7 and
up. Pre-register as space is limited. 1 ½ hr.
1:30 p.m.
Critter Encounter Watch us feed toads, turtles, and fish! Meet in
the Discovery Center to watch (and maybe help!) a naturalist feed some
of our critters! Then venture to the aviary and watch us care for and
feed the red-tailed hawks and owl. 30 min.
Tues. Aug. 19
8:00 a.m. Let’s
Go Birding Discover local breeding birds with one of Garrett
County’s most avid birders. You’ll learn how to bird by ear and listen
for distinctive songs as we stroll through DCLSP. Bring binoculars.
1 ½ hr.
1:00 p.m. Browsing for Butterflies
Investigate our State Park gardens with the naturalist looking for and
identifying butterflies. Learn about native plants these butterflies
love and ways to improve their habitat. 1 hr.
Wed. Aug. 20
11:00 a.m. Wildflowers
and Medicinal Plants Wonder what is growing in your back yard? We
will stroll around the Discovery Center looking for blooming plants and
discuss their medicinal and edible uses. 1 1/2hrs
1:30 pm
Historic Brant Mine Hike. Hike along Meadow Mountain to visit this
old mine site that operated in the 1920s. Also, check out wildflowers
and song birds on the way! This moderate trail is rocky, so wear
appropriate footwear. 2 miles Approx. 1 ½ hrs.
Thurs. Aug. 21
11:00am -1:00pm Fire Tower Tours:
Join park staff and volunteers as they
guide you through our newly renovated fire tower. Learn of Maryland’s
fire history and gain great views of Deep Creek Lake. $2.00 per
person. Meet at the fire tower. Open for 2 hours
1:30 Happy Herps! Ever wonder what is hopping and crawling across roads during
the night? Want to know how to tell a poisonous snake and the rest? Come
see and learn about lots of live specimens! You never know what Amo and
Frog will have! 45 min.
7:30 pm
Twilight Canoeing w/ the Naturalists Visit Meadow Mt. cove and learn
about the night sounds of Garrett County wetlands. . $10/adult; $5 for
age 12 and under. Must pre-register as space is limited.
Meet at the Discovery Center. 1 ½ hr.
Fri. Aug. 22
11:00 a.m. Got
Cavities? You don’t need a dentist for these cavities! Hike around
the Discovery Center in search of bird and animal cavities, nests, and
dens! 30 min.
1-3pm Hourly
Encounters. Join a naturalist at the top of each hour to meet one
of our center critters up close and personal. Meet on the deck at 12,
1, 2, 3 and 4pm.
8p.m.Owl Prowl. Join our Naturalist at
Herrington Manor State Park for an evening Program in search of
owls. Enjoy a night sounds program and then go outside to call in
barred owls. Meet at the main office at Herrington Manor.
Sat. Aug. 23
11:00 a.m. Black Bears and YOU! Take a hike along the
Snakeroot Trail while learning all about
bears! Also get to touch a bear skin and skull. Please wear proper
footwear for the trail is
rocky! Aprox. 1 ½ hrs.
1:30 Meet the Naturalist at the Beach!!
Meet the naturalist at the beach area for seine netting, aquatic bug
search and more. Get wet only if you want to. 1 ½ hr.
7 pm Campfire
warm up with Appalachian music. Meet at the amphitheater for live
music with our campground Hosts and Marshmallows before the program.
7:30p.m.
Campfire: Fish of Deep Creek Lake .Join Alan Klotz of the
Maryland Fisheries service for a presentation on the fish of Deep Creek
Lake Approx. 45
Sun. Aug. 24
10:00am -12:00pm Fire Tower Tours:
Join park staff and volunteers as they
guide you through our newly renovated fire tower. Learn of Maryland’s
fire history and gain great views of Deep Creek Lake. $2.00 per
person. Meet at the fire tower. Open for 2 hours
1:30p.m. Aviary Encounter
Join the naturalists and volunteers for
this up close and personal look at
our birds of prey. The birds will be perched in the open for photographs and unobstructed viewing.
Naturalists will be cleaning and caring for the animals as you
get an exclusive look
behind the scenes. Approx. 1 ½ hr
Mon.
Aug. 25
9:00 a.m. Coffee with the Ranger
Join park staff for coffee and snacks. Ask
questions, learn fun facts,
meet our volunteers and pick up our weekly schedule. 1 hour
Discovery Center
10:30 am
Fishing with the Naturalist Join us at the shores of the
Discovery Center for fishing basics like knot tying and casting. Poles,
bait, and tackle are provided. $4/person, adults and kids 7 and
up. Pre-register as space is limited. 1 ½ hr.
Tues. Aug. 26
8:00 a.m. Let’s Go Birding Discover local breeding
birds with one of Garrett County’s most avid birders. You’ll learn how
to bird by ear and listen for distinctive songs as we stroll through
DCLSP. Bring binoculars. 1 ½ hr.
1:00 p.m.
Browsing for Butterflies Investigate our State Park gardens
with the naturalist looking for and identifying butterflies. Learn
about native plants these butterflies love and ways to improve their
habitat. 1 hr.
Wed. Aug. 27
11:00 a.m. Wildflowers
and Medicinal Plants Wonder what is growing in your back yard? We
will stroll around the Discovery Center looking for blooming plants and
discuss their medicinal and edible uses. 1 1/2hrs
1:30 p.m.
1:30 pm Historic Brant Mine Hike. Hike along Meadow Mountain to
visit this old mine site that operated in the 1920s. Also, check out
wildflowers and song birds on the way! This moderate trail is rocky, so
wear appropriate footwear. 2 miles Approx. 1 ½ hrs.
Thurs.
Aug. 28
11:00am -1:00pm Fire Tower
Tours: Join park staff and
volunteers as they guide you through our newly renovated fire tower.
Learn of Maryland’s fire history and gain great views of Deep Creek
Lake. $2.00 per person. Meet at the fire tower. Open for 2 hours
1:30 Happy Herps! Ever wonder what is hopping and crawling across roads during
the night? Want to know how to tell a poisonous snake and the rest? Come
see and learn about lots of live specimens! You never know what Amo and
Frog will have! 45 min.
7:30 pm
Twilight Canoeing w/ the Naturalists Visit Meadow Mt. cove and learn
about the night sounds of Garrett County wetlands. $10/adult; $5 for
age 12 and under. Must pre-register as space is limited.
Meet at the Discovery Center. 1 ½ hr.
Fri. Aug. 29
11:00 a.m. Got
Cavities? You don’t need a dentist for these cavities! Hike around
the Discovery Center in search of bird and animal cavities, nests, and
dens! 30 min.
1-3pm Hourly
Encounters. Join a naturalist at the top of each hour to meet one
of our center critters up close and personal. Meet on the deck at 12,
1, 2, 3 and 4pm.
8p.m.Owl Prowl. Join our Naturalist at
Herrington Manor State Park for an evening Program in search of
owls. Enjoy a night sounds program and then go outside to call in
barred owls. Meet at the main office at Herrington Manor.
Sat.
Aug. 30
11:00 a.m. Black Bears and YOU!
Take a hike along the Snakeroot Trail while learning all about bears! Also get to touch a bear skin
and skull. Please wear proper footwear for
the trail is rocky! Aprox. 1 ½ hrs.
1:30 Meet the Naturalist at the Beach!!
Meet the naturalist at the beach area for
seine netting, aquatic bug search and more. Get wet only if you want
to. 1 ½ hr.
7p.m. Campfire: Appalachian Music with the Stallards. Sit back and
enjoy an evening of this regional music with the entire family .
Approx. 1 hour.
Sun. Aug. 31
10:00am -12:00pm Fire Tower Tours:
Join park staff and volunteers as they guide
you through our newly renovated fire tower. Learn of Maryland’s fire
history and gain great views of Deep Creek Lake. $2.00 per person.
Meet at the fire tower. Open for 2 hours
1:30p.m. Aviary Encounter Join
the naturalists and volunteers for this up close and personal look at
our birds of prey. The birds will be perched in the open for photographs
and unobstructed viewing. Naturalists will be cleaning and caring for
the animals as you get an exclusive look behind the scenes. Approx. 1
½ hr
August 2008 - Schedule of Events
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Scavenger Hunt |
Nature Nooks |
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Hayride |
Jr. Rangers |
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4 PM |
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Owl Prowl |
Campfire |
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Swallow Falls |
Animal Tracks |
Nature in a Net |
Hayride |
Shell -n- Tell |
Scavenger Hunt |
Jr. Rangers |
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Hike - 2 PM |
10 AM |
11 AM |
10 AM |
3:30 PM |
10 AM |
10 AM |
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Hayride |
Nature Nooks |
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Species Pieces |
Fact or Fiction |
Story and Craft |
Under the Rocks |
Canoe Trip |
2 PM |
2 PM |
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5 PM |
2 PM |
2 PM |
1 PM |
7 PM |
Owl Prowl |
Campfire |
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Swallow Falls |
Animal Tracks |
Scavenger Hunt |
Hayride |
Shell -n- Tell |
Hayride |
Jr. Rangers |
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Hike - 2 PM |
10 AM |
10 AM |
10 AM |
3:30 PM |
2 PM |
10 AM |
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Birds and |
Nature Nooks |
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Species Pieces |
Fact or Fiction |
Story and Craft |
Under the Rocks |
Canoe Trip |
Worms 5 PM |
2 PM |
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5 PM |
2 PM |
1 PM |
1 PM |
7 PM |
Owl Prowl |
Campfire |
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8:30 PM |
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Swallow Falls |
Animal Tracks |
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Hayride |
Nature Nooks |
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Hike - 2 PM |
10 AM |
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2 PM |
2 PM |
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Scavenger Hunt |
Hayride |
Shell -n- Tell |
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Species Pieces |
Fact or Fiction |
10 AM |
10 AM |
3 PM |
Owl Prowl |
Jr. Rangers |
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2 PM |
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4 PM |
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Swallow Falls |
Animal Tracks |
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Hayride |
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Hike - 2 PM |
10 AM |
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Apple Butter |
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Scavenger Hunt |
Hayride |
Shell -n- Tell |
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Boil |
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Species Pieces |
Fact or Fiction |
10 AM |
10 AM |
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