Yoga Hike

Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United States

Relax and rejuvenate with the yoga instructor for a stimulating morning, incorporating beginner yoga and a nature walk on one of the trails. Yoga mats are not needed. Weather permitting.

Brant Mine Hike

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

Calling all history buffs and hiking enthusiasts! This hike will follow the tale of Delphia Brant and George Beckman, two small-time miners from the 1930's. Intermediate level hike. Participants are encouraged to bring water, sunscreen, etc. (1.5 miles)

Park PROs – Living off the Land

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah for this Park PROs activity and learn about some wild foods you can find in wild places! This program will include an easy-to-moderate 2.5-mile hike, followed by an opportunity to try some foraged foods.

Kitzmiller Annual Homecoming Parade

249 East Main Street, Kitzmiller, MD 21538 East Main Street, Kitzmiller, MD, United States

The annual Homecoming Parade will be held on Saturday, July 27th. Line-up starts at 5:00 PM. The parade starts at 6:00 PM. Line-up and judging will be at our fire station. 249 East Main Street, Kitzmiller, Maryland 21538. All Fire and EMS Departments are welcome! Food and entertainment will be available after the parade at the old school grounds.

Event Series Bird Walk

Bird Walk

Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United States

You'll learn how to bird by sight and sound as you listen for distinctive songs on a stroll through the park. Binoculars are provided. Meet at the Friend's Store.

Event Series Aviary Tour

Aviary Tour

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

Meet the birds of prey for lunch at the Aviary. The naturalists will discuss the enthralling natural history of these powerful animals as well as some peeks at how they are trained!

REGISTER – Walk for Recovery

Deep Creek Lake State Park

Reflection House has embarked on a fundraising and public awareness campaign to support the Reflection House: Garrett County’s First Residential Recovery House for Women. We also want to educate the community and eliminate the stigma associated with substance use disorder. This 2-mile trail route or 1-mile paved course is open to all as a way to unify and strengthen our community. We will walk to raise awareness about this important issue and share the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover. REGISTER HERE FOR THE WALK There is a suggested $10 donation to participate although no amount is required. Every person registered to walk will receive a t-shirt. Date: September 14, 2024Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMRegistration: Begins at 11:00 amLocation: Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swanton, MD Thank you for helping us create a place where hope is reborn and purpose is restored!

Garrett County Junior Golf Tour: Driving Clinic (Oakland Golf Club)

Oakland Golf Club 433 N. Bradley Lane, Oakland, MD, United States

Join the Garrett County Junior Golf Tour for the 2024 season! Kindly refer to the schedule for tour dates. Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11h9jK2HyJMaEZ6Uat1_0-1PxfzAFqI-ZgVGpDTe0hZw/viewform?edit_requested=true Parent Code of Conduct: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QaWHdk9VGItrMjMpUi00AVdc1AInyNs9jrzom9CxQyg/viewform?edit_requested=true Make payment here: https://square.link/u/MHpo42bP

Event Series Garden Tour

Garden Tour

Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United States

Come along on a guided tour through the demo gardening area and the 2,500-square-foot vegetable and herb garden!

Garrett County Junior Golf Tour: Oakland Golf Club

Oakland Golf Club 433 N. Bradley Lane, Oakland, MD, United States

Join the Garrett County Junior Golf Tour for the 2024 season! Kindly refer to the schedule for tour dates. Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11h9jK2HyJMaEZ6Uat1_0-1PxfzAFqI-ZgVGpDTe0hZw/viewform?edit_requested=true Parent Code of Conduct: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QaWHdk9VGItrMjMpUi00AVdc1AInyNs9jrzom9CxQyg/viewform?edit_requested=true Make payment here: https://square.link/u/MHpo42bP

Event Series Tuesday Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday Scavenger Hunt

Polska Polish Pottery 19509 Garrett Hwy Unit 4, Oakland, MD, United States

Join Polska Polish Pottery of Deep Creek Lake for a weekly Tuesday Scavenger Hunt benefiting local charities! Sign up your team now (max of 20 teams) and get ready for a fun and exciting competition! The hunt begins at 9:30 AM (but teams are welcome to join until 6pm) on Tuesday at Polska Polish Pottery at Dry Dock Plaza (next to McDonald's). Teams will receive the rules and will have two hours to complete a series of tasks. Each task earns points for your team. The top 3 teams will each receive a gift! Prizes will be awarded at 9:30 AM on Wednesday at Polska Polish Pottery. Team costumes are encouraged! The team registration fee is $25, payable at Polska Polish Pottery. All fees will be donated to a local charity! July 2: Civic Club of Oakland July 9: Cindy’s Fund July 16: Reflection House July 23: Dove Center July 30: Grantsville Lions Club August 6: Oakland Lions Club August 13: Deep Creek Lake Lions Club August 20: Camp Caring August 27: Deep Creek Watershed Foundation September 3: Garrett Co. Lighthouse Inc

Event Series Herp Hike

Herp Hike

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

Join a naturalist for a stroll through the park and discover the hidden treasures of the native reptiles and amphibians of the region. Great for all ages! Meet on the Discovery Center deck. (0.5 miles)

Event Series Bird Walk

Bird Walk

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

You'll learn how to bird by sight and ear as you listen for distinctive songs on a stroll through the park. Bring binoculars and meet at the Discovery Center.

Scavenger Hunt

Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United States

Stop by the Friend's Store to get instructions for a scavenger hunt that will take you all around Sang Run State Park!

Event Series Nature Bingo

Nature Bingo

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

See if you can win it big at nature bingo! You'll take a short walk on the trails and see who can fill out the bingo boards first! (0.5 miles)

Invasive Pull

Native Plant Garden 403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville, MD, United States

Team up with the Friends of New Germany to help protect the Poplar Lick watershed from an invasive mint. Please come prepared to work in a muddy area. Work gloves, long pants, and insect repellant are recommended.

Weed or Wildflower?

Native Plant Garden 403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville, MD, United States

Want to help preserve our regional biodiversity? Bring your work gloves, kneeling pads, favorite weeding tools, and some elbow grease to remove unwanted plants from the garden. As you work, you'll learn how to identify common weeds and why protecting native plants is so critical for wildlife. Meet at the native plant garden near the Lake House. Please bring your own water bottle, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

Garrett County Junior Golf Tour: Lodestone Golf Club

Lodestone Golf Course 299 Lodestone Clubhouse Dr, Oakland, MD

Join the Garrett County Junior Golf Tour for the 2024 season! Kindly refer to the schedule for tour dates. Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11h9jK2HyJMaEZ6Uat1_0-1PxfzAFqI-ZgVGpDTe0hZw/viewform?edit_requested=true Parent Code of Conduct: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QaWHdk9VGItrMjMpUi00AVdc1AInyNs9jrzom9CxQyg/viewform?edit_requested=true Make payment here: https://square.link/u/MHpo42bP

Event Series Tuesday Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday Scavenger Hunt

Polska Polish Pottery 19509 Garrett Hwy Unit 4, Oakland, MD, United States

Join Polska Polish Pottery of Deep Creek Lake for a weekly Tuesday Scavenger Hunt benefiting local charities! Sign up your team now (max of 20 teams) and get ready for a fun and exciting competition! The hunt begins at 9:30 AM (but teams are welcome to join until 6pm) on Tuesday at Polska Polish Pottery at Dry Dock Plaza (next to McDonald's). Teams will receive the rules and will have two hours to complete a series of tasks. Each task earns points for your team. The top 3 teams will each receive a gift! Prizes will be awarded at 9:30 AM on Wednesday at Polska Polish Pottery. Team costumes are encouraged! The team registration fee is $25, payable at Polska Polish Pottery. All fees will be donated to a local charity! July 2: Civic Club of Oakland July 9: Cindy’s Fund July 16: Reflection House July 23: Dove Center July 30: Grantsville Lions Club August 6: Oakland Lions Club August 13: Deep Creek Lake Lions Club August 20: Camp Caring August 27: Deep Creek Watershed Foundation September 3: Garrett Co. Lighthouse Inc

Take a Hike Tuesday

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah on this challenging, 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise.

Garrett County Junior Golf Tour: Oakland Golf Club

Oakland Golf Club 433 N. Bradley Lane, Oakland, MD, United States

Join the Garrett County Junior Golf Tour for the 2024 season! Kindly refer to the schedule for tour dates. Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11h9jK2HyJMaEZ6Uat1_0-1PxfzAFqI-ZgVGpDTe0hZw/viewform?edit_requested=true Parent Code of Conduct: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QaWHdk9VGItrMjMpUi00AVdc1AInyNs9jrzom9CxQyg/viewform?edit_requested=true Make payment here: https://square.link/u/MHpo42bP

Tree Talk Tuesday

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah and student intern Maddy on this moderate-to-difficult 2-mile hike and learn about some of the 16 native trees that are labeled throughout the park. This will be one of a series of tree talks, with each focusing on different tree species.

Wildflower Watercolor

Native Plant Garden 403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville, MD, United States

Let nature inspire your creativity during this casual outdoor painting activity with Ranger Hannah. This program is best suited for adults and older kids. No pets in the garden, please. Basic art supplies will be provided. This program will take place inside the Lake House if it rains. Artwork by Garrett Schlag.

REGISTER – Walk for Recovery

Deep Creek Lake State Park

Reflection House has embarked on a fundraising and public awareness campaign to support the Reflection House: Garrett County’s First Residential Recovery House for Women. We also want to educate the community and eliminate the stigma associated with substance use disorder. This 2-mile trail route or 1-mile paved course is open to all as a way to unify and strengthen our community. We will walk to raise awareness about this important issue and share the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover. REGISTER HERE FOR THE WALK There is a suggested $10 donation to participate although no amount is required. Every person registered to walk will receive a t-shirt. Date: September 14, 2024Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMRegistration: Begins at 11:00 amLocation: Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swanton, MD Thank you for helping us create a place where hope is reborn and purpose is restored!