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 feel free to stop by at any point during the program timeframe.
Join Ranger Noah for this hands-on Park PROs program and learn how to grow your very own oyster mushroom garden using the "totem method". Please bring gardening gloves and hiking boots. Photo credit: Geff Stewart
Bring a camp chair and binoculars and join Ranger Noah for an evening of glassing for waterfowl on New Germany Lake. This program will include a short walk to the boat ramp. Photo credit: Mohammed Mubashir
Join Ranger Noah for this rare opportunity to view a solar eclipse! The watch party will begin at 2:00 PM, but guests are welcome to stop by at any point during the program timeframe. The eclipse will peak at 3:21 PM. A limited supply of viewing glasses will be available, along with some light snacks and outdoor games. Registerstration is not required but is greatly appreciated. To register, email noah.manges@maryland.gov.
Join Ranger Noah on this challenging, 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise.
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.
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
All are invited to the Discovery Room to learn about some of its fascinating and gentle reptile ambassadors. Great for all ages!
Join Volunteer Naturalists Deb and Peggy for this kid-friendly craft and learn about some of the unique characteristics that help keep eastern box turtles safe in their natural habitat.
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
Meet the Naturalists in the Discovery Room to create some educational fun with a new craft each week!
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
Join the park staff as they honor Earth Day by cleaning up around the park! They'll be beautifying the park and keeping the local wildlife safe by removing litter along a 1-2 mile interpretive walk.
Come out and enjoy this fun and unique Park PROs opportunity to make syrup from birch trees. Ranger Noah will take you through all the steps you need to know to make your own birch syrup at home. The program will include a moderate half-mile walk to get to the birch trees. Free samples will be offered at the end of the program.
Enjoy this free showing of "The Lorax" (Rated PG). Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase at the Snack Bar, as well as complimentary s'mores.
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
It's chow time! Join the Discovery Center critters for lunch as the Naturalists give everybody their meals and explain some of their natural feeding habits.
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
Celebrate Earth Day by helping park staff remove garlic mustard and other harmful invasive plants throughout the park. No experience is required.
Embrace the beauty of the forest under a full moon on this 1-mile hike with Ranger Noah. This "Pink Moon" will be the second full moon of spring. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp.
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
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.
Join Ranger Noah on this challenging, 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise.
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.
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
Time to start planning a ramp dish to bring in for this year's Ramp Cook Off!! Maybe it's savory, maybe it's sweet, all we know is that we want to try it! Judges will be present to award this year's winner bragging rights. We will have ramps available for pick up at the Discovery Center from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on April 26, 2024.
Join Ranger Noah on this easy 1.5-mile hike, and learn all about the different species of conifer trees that grow in the area. Afterward, learn how to make tea using needles from pine, spruce, and hemlock trees.
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
It's chow time! Join the Discovery Center critters for lunch as the Naturalists give everybody their meals and explain some of their natural feeding habits.
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
Anyone interested in volunteering or becoming a member of the Friends of New Germany State Park is encouraged to attend this quarterly meeting.
Join Ranger Noah for this month's Book Club meeting and share your thoughts on "Grandma Gatewood's Walk" by Ben Montgomery. The club meets once a month for coffee and snacks while sharing insights and thoughts about a nature-themed book. Participants who attend six club meetings will receive a free night of camping. Please email noah.manges@maryland.gov to register. Can't make it this month? Get a head start on next month's book - "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson.
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!
