Join Rangers Noah and Hannah for an afternoon of pumpkin carving, just in time for Halloween! All supplies and pumpkins will be provided, as well as complimentary s'mores for afterwards, courtesy of the Friends of New Germany. To ensure we have enough supplies, registration is required. You can register by emailing hannah.muir@maryland.gov by October 24. All participants 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Embrace the beauty of the forest under a full moon on this 1-mile hike with Ranger Hannah. This "Hunter's Moon" will be the second full moon of autumn. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp. Photo credit: Luke Mongrain.
Join Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise. This is a great way to rack up miles for the Miles for Maryland Trail Challenge!
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering a Trapper Education Course on Saturday, November 1, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at New Germany State Park Lake House. Anyone who wishes to trap furbearers under the authority of a Furbearer Permit must first obtain a certificate of trapper education. In order to pass this course and obtain a Maryland trapper certification card, participants must: 1. Participate in trap handling/field exercises; and 2. Pass a written test (50 questions) with a score of at least 70%. Participants under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The course is free, but registration is required. For more information, please call the DNR Wildlife and Heritage Service at 301-777-2136.
