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Run for the Trees Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!
Virtual Only

The Friends of Maryland State Forests and Parks have again joined forces with sixteen other states to host the Run for the Trees virtual 5K event to help raise money for tree planting and forest protection efforts. This virtual event invites you to complete a 5K anytime between April 18-26, 2026, coinciding with Earth Day and Arbor Day. Registered participants will receive a Happy Little T-shirt, sticker, commemorative bib, and finisher's medal. Register online and support Maryland State Forests and Parks! When you register, you will be asked to pick which state you want your proceeds to go to.  

Run for the Trees Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!
Virtual Only

The Friends of Maryland State Forests and Parks have again joined forces with sixteen other states to host the Run for the Trees virtual 5K event to help raise money for tree planting and forest protection efforts. This virtual event invites you to complete a 5K anytime between April 18-26, 2026, coinciding with Earth Day and Arbor Day. Registered participants will receive a Happy Little T-shirt, sticker, commemorative bib, and finisher's medal. Register online and support Maryland State Forests and Parks! When you register, you will be asked to pick which state you want your proceeds to go to.  

Run for the Trees Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!
Virtual Only

The Friends of Maryland State Forests and Parks have again joined forces with sixteen other states to host the Run for the Trees virtual 5K event to help raise money for tree planting and forest protection efforts. This virtual event invites you to complete a 5K anytime between April 18-26, 2026, coinciding with Earth Day and Arbor Day. Registered participants will receive a Happy Little T-shirt, sticker, commemorative bib, and finisher's medal. Register online and support Maryland State Forests and Parks! When you register, you will be asked to pick which state you want your proceeds to go to.  

Run for the Trees Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!
Virtual Only

The Friends of Maryland State Forests and Parks have again joined forces with sixteen other states to host the Run for the Trees virtual 5K event to help raise money for tree planting and forest protection efforts. This virtual event invites you to complete a 5K anytime between April 18-26, 2026, coinciding with Earth Day and Arbor Day. Registered participants will receive a Happy Little T-shirt, sticker, commemorative bib, and finisher's medal. Register online and support Maryland State Forests and Parks! When you register, you will be asked to pick which state you want your proceeds to go to.  

Run for the Trees Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!
Virtual Only

The Friends of Maryland State Forests and Parks have again joined forces with sixteen other states to host the Run for the Trees virtual 5K event to help raise money for tree planting and forest protection efforts. This virtual event invites you to complete a 5K anytime between April 18-26, 2026, coinciding with Earth Day and Arbor Day. Registered participants will receive a Happy Little T-shirt, sticker, commemorative bib, and finisher's medal. Register online and support Maryland State Forests and Parks! When you register, you will be asked to pick which state you want your proceeds to go to.  

Run for the Trees Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!
Virtual Only

The Friends of Maryland State Forests and Parks have again joined forces with sixteen other states to host the Run for the Trees virtual 5K event to help raise money for tree planting and forest protection efforts. This virtual event invites you to complete a 5K anytime between April 18-26, 2026, coinciding with Earth Day and Arbor Day. Registered participants will receive a Happy Little T-shirt, sticker, commemorative bib, and finisher's medal. Register online and support Maryland State Forests and Parks! When you register, you will be asked to pick which state you want your proceeds to go to.  

Run for the Trees Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!
Virtual Only

The Friends of Maryland State Forests and Parks have again joined forces with sixteen other states to host the Run for the Trees virtual 5K event to help raise money for tree planting and forest protection efforts. This virtual event invites you to complete a 5K anytime between April 18-26, 2026, coinciding with Earth Day and Arbor Day. Registered participants will receive a Happy Little T-shirt, sticker, commemorative bib, and finisher's medal. Register online and support Maryland State Forests and Parks! When you register, you will be asked to pick which state you want your proceeds to go to.  

Run for the Trees Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!
Virtual Only

The Friends of Maryland State Forests and Parks have again joined forces with sixteen other states to host the Run for the Trees virtual 5K event to help raise money for tree planting and forest protection efforts. This virtual event invites you to complete a 5K anytime between April 18-26, 2026, coinciding with Earth Day and Arbor Day. Registered participants will receive a Happy Little T-shirt, sticker, commemorative bib, and finisher's medal. Register online and support Maryland State Forests and Parks! When you register, you will be asked to pick which state you want your proceeds to go to.  

Run for the Trees Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!

Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K!
Virtual Only

The Friends of Maryland State Forests and Parks have again joined forces with sixteen other states to host the Run for the Trees virtual 5K event to help raise money for tree planting and forest protection efforts. This virtual event invites you to complete a 5K anytime between April 18-26, 2026, coinciding with Earth Day and Arbor Day. Registered participants will receive a Happy Little T-shirt, sticker, commemorative bib, and finisher's medal. Register online and support Maryland State Forests and Parks! When you register, you will be asked to pick which state you want your proceeds to go to.  

Red Trail Invasives Removal

Herrington Manor State Park 222 Herrington Ln, Oakland

Come get your hands dirty for this volunteer program. We’ll be identifying and removing invasive weeds to support biodiversity and our native environment. Bring gloves if you have them. Weather dependent. Meet at the Herrington Manor Ranger Station. For information, contact ryana.keller@maryland.gov or call (301)334-9180 **Schedule is subject to change without notice. All outdoor events are weather-dependent. Dress for the weather and activity, wear sunscreen and insect repellent, bring plenty of water, and remember to check for ticks! All Park programs are free to the public, but park entrance fees may still apply.**

Oogling Owl Pellets

Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton

Find out what our owls had for dinner as we dissect their pellets! Meet in the Discovery Room. All programs are FREE unless otherwise stated.

Library Garden Lab Soil Blocking & Seed Starting

Library Garden Lab: Soil Blocking & Seed Starting

Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland

Stop in anytime during this event to spend some time with a Master Gardener. You'll complete a hands-on activity to take home to support your gardening initiatives for 2026!  For this workshop, please bring along a clean, recycled take-out food container. Please call 301-334-3996 or email Andrew Miller at andrew@relib.net to register.

Reptile Feeding

Herrington Manor State Park 222 Herrington Ln, Oakland

Visit our nature center to watch the weekly feeding of our resident rat snake, eastern painted turtle, and juvenile common snapping turtle. Meet at the Herrington Manor Ranger Station. For information, contact ryana.keller@maryland.gov or call (301)334-9180 **Schedule is subject to change without notice. All outdoor events are weather-dependent. Dress for the weather and activity, wear sunscreen and insect repellent, bring plenty of water, and remember to check for ticks! All Park programs are free to the public, but park entrance fees may still apply.**

Reptile Encounter

Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton

All are invited to the Discovery Center to learn about some of our fascinating and gentle reptile ambassadors. Great for all ages! All programs are FREE unless otherwise stated.

Let's All Read Shakespeare! A Group Reading of 'Much Ado About Nothing'

Let’s All Read Shakespeare! A Group Reading of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland

t's time for another casual group 'performance' of a much-beloved Shakespeare favorite. Pick your favorite part and join other patrons in a dramatic reading of Much Ado About Nothing, then earn the corresponding Classics Button! Happening in the Community Room of the Main Library (Oakland) on Saturday, April 18th at 1:00 PM.   Disclaimer: Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Furs, Feathers, and Skulls

Furs, Feathers, and Skulls!

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville

Drop by the Lake House for this hands-on program, where Ranger Noah will be displaying a collection of furs, feathers, and skulls. Test your knowledge of local birds and mammals and learn about the unique traits that set these animals apart. This program is a "come-and-go" style display, so visitors are welcome to stop by at any point during the program window.

Smith & Roberts at MoonShadow (Deep Creek Lake, MD)

Smith & Roberts at MoonShadow

MoonShadow 145 Bumblebee Road, McHenry

Join MoonShadow on Saturday, April 18, at 7:00 PM for an unforgettable night with Smith & Roberts, the Buffalo Run Duo. This merry band of gentlemen has been playing together, well, for longer than we would like to think about sometimes. They have been great friends of MoonShadow, and hopefully you too! Experience great music and enjoy real food at MoonShadow, located at 145 Bumble Bee Rd, McHenry, MD 21541. Call (240) 442-5542 for reservations. Don’t miss out on this special evening!

Chain Reaction @ Honi-Honi Bar

Chain Reaction @ Honi-Honi Bar

Honi-Honi Bar 19745 Garrett Hwy, Oakland

A Tribute to Arena Rock! All your favorites from Journey, Styx, Van Halen, Foreigner, Bon Jovi