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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