Fun for the whole family on May 23, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at New Germany State Park, where interpretive guides will share what school life was like in the 1930s, including old-fashioned schoolhouse games, a snack from back in the day, creating Remembrance Day poppy flowers, and enjoying old-timey music; all activities are drop-in and free, courtesy of the Friends of New Germany State Park.
Get your young explorers ready for the Junior Rangers program at Deep Creek Lake State Park! This six-session program for children ages 7–12 runs on Thursdays from June 25th to July 30th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, and features hands-on learning and new nature topics each week. Registration is $25 per child, with a discounted rate of $15 for each additional child per family. Scan the QR code to register or email chance.friend@maryland.gov with any questions.
Take in the beauty of New Germany Lake under a full moon during a one-hour guided kayak adventure on June 28 from 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM! Space is limited for this unique, weather-dependent event, so email hannah.muir@maryland.gov today to secure your required registration.
Get your young explorers ready for the Junior Rangers program at Deep Creek Lake State Park! This six-session program for children ages 7–12 runs on Thursdays from June 25th to July 30th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, and features hands-on learning and new nature topics each week. Registration is $25 per child, with a discounted rate of $15 for each additional child per family. Scan the QR code to register or email chance.friend@maryland.gov with any questions.
Join Ranger Hannah on July 4 at noon at the Nature Center to make your own walking stick, while supplies last.
