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.
Join Ranger Beau for a gentle walk in the park and learn some tips for how to identify trees by their bark, growth habits, and buds. This program will include a 6-page dendrology guide to take home. All ages are welcome.
Design your own salamander based on the many unique kinds found in the region or what you discovered during the previous Salamander 101 walk. This program has a $5 fee to participate (for supplies), payable at the front desk of the Herrington Manor Ranger Station.
Grab your binoculars if you have them and join a ranger to observe and identify migratory waterfowl currently residing at Herrington Lake. We also have spotting scopes for participants to use. Dress warmly; these birds like it cold! Meet at the Herrington Manor Boat Launch. If the road to the Boat Launch is closed, meet at the Herrington Manor Lake House.
Planning or doing work around Deep Creek Lake? The Deep Creek Lake Management Office is holding a contractor and public information meeting on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 5 p.m. at the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center, 898 State Park Road in Swanton. The office will go over current regulations and policies for work done on the Buffer Strip and Conservation Easement. The meeting is open to the public, whether you're a local contractor, a property owner or an interested community member. Questions? Contact the Lake Management Office at DCL.NRMA@Maryland.gov or 301-387-4112.
Grab your binoculars if you have them and join a ranger to observe and identify migratory waterfowl currently residing at Herrington Lake. We also have spotting scopes for participants to use. Dress warmly; these birds like it cold! Meet at the Herrington Manor Boat Launch. If the road to the Boat Launch is closed, meet at the Herrington Manor Lake House.
Drop by the New Germany Lake House on November 21, from noon to 2:00 PM, 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 two-hour program window.
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.
Design your own salamander based on the many unique kinds found in the region or what you discovered during the previous Salamander 101 walk. This program has a $5 fee to participate (for supplies), payable at the front desk of the Herrington Manor Ranger Station.
Join Ranger Hannah for a relaxing evening around the campfire with some classic kid-friendly ghost stories on November 21, 5:00 PM. Free s'mores will be provided by the Friends of New Germany. The program will last about an hour and will be held in the Lake House if it rains. Photo credit: Jennifer Cashell
Grab your binoculars if you have them and join a ranger to observe and identify migratory waterfowl currently residing at Herrington Lake. We also have spotting scopes for participants to use. Dress warmly; these birds like it cold! Meet at the Herrington Manor Boat Launch. If the road to the Boat Launch is closed, meet at the Herrington Manor Lake House.
Join Ranger Hannah on November 24 at 10:00 AM for this challenging 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise. This is a great way to finish strong for the Miles for Maryland Trail Challenge!
Embrace the beauty of the forest under a full moon on this 1-mile hike with Ranger Hannah. This "Beaver Moon" will be the last full moon of autumn. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp. Photo credit: Luke Mongrain.
In celebration of American Indian Heritage Day, join Ranger Julia for a 3-mile hike on November 27 at 10:00 AM along a portion of the Lonacona Loop Trail. During this walk, you will explore the landscapes that early pioneers and Indigenous peoples used to hunt and travel, and learn about the trail's namesake, Lonacona. The trail is moderately difficult, with a natural surface featuring rocks, tree roots, and fallen leaves. The hike is expected to take about 90 minutes.
Gather at the Lake House for a half-hour history hike with Ranger Beau. Take a step back in time and learn about the history of New Germany State Park, from the early German settlers to the park you see today. The hike will end at the Schoolhouse (a short walk from the Lake House).
Join us for a Homemade Holiday at the Historic Schoolhouse in New Germany State Park, where interpretive guides will help you experience school life in the 1930's and how students prepared for the holidays. Come make and take a natural holiday craft to hang or share! All activities are drop-in and free, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on November 27, courtesy of the Friends of New Germany. The Schoolhouse is located on McAndrews Hill Road.
Grab your binoculars if you have them and join a ranger to observe and identify migratory waterfowl currently residing at Herrington Lake. We also have spotting scopes for participants to use. Dress warmly; these birds like it cold! Meet at the Herrington Manor Boat Launch. If the road to the Boat Launch is closed, meet at the Herrington Manor Lake House.
Celebrate Thanksgiving by joining Ranger Hannah for this kid-friendly craft and learning about some of the unique characteristics of wild turkeys. Photo credit: Lori R. Bramble
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.
Design your own salamander based on the many unique kinds found in the region or what you discovered during the previous Salamander 101 walk. This program has a $5 fee to participate (for supplies), payable at the front desk of the Herrington Manor Ranger Station.
Grab your binoculars if you have them and join a ranger to observe and identify migratory waterfowl currently residing at Herrington Lake. We also have spotting scopes for participants to use. Dress warmly; these birds like it cold! Meet at the Herrington Manor Boat Launch. If the road to the Boat Launch is closed, meet at the Herrington Manor Lake House.
Santa is flying in just to see YOU! Be sure to stop by to see Santa, Mrs. Claus, enjoy a cookie, and do a craft. We can't wait to see you.
