Bring your headlamp and your sense of adventure for this easy 1-mile trek on the Turnpike Trail. Ranger Noah will provide some tips on how to find salamanders at night and why it's best to leave them in their natural habitat.
Embrace the beauty of the forest under a full moon on this 1-mile hike with Ranger Noah. This "Sturgeon Moon" will be the last full moon of summer. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp. Photo credit: Rob Bogart.
Experience the beauty of New Germany Lake under a full moon on this one-hour kayak adventure. Registration is required. Space is limited. For more information or to register, please email noah.manges@maryland.gov. Photo credit: Hannah Muir
Musicians and listeners of all ages are invited to share and enjoy traditional "old-timey" music. Snacks and gifts will be available for purchase.
New Germany State Park will host Junior Ranger Park Pals, a free program for children ages 5-7, every Thursday from July 23 through August 20. Each week will feature a nature-themed program, such as identifying mammals, searching for salamanders, visiting our historic one-room schoolhouse, making old-time fishing poles, nature crafts, and other activities. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian. The programs are free (supported by the Friends of New Germany State Park), but donations are welcome. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, please email noah.manges@maryland.gov.
New Germany State Park will host Junior Ranger Park Pals, a free program for children ages 5-7, every Thursday from July 23 through August 20. Each week will feature a nature-themed program, such as identifying mammals, searching for salamanders, visiting our historic one-room schoolhouse, making old-time fishing poles, nature crafts, and other activities. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian. The programs are free (supported by the Friends of New Germany State Park), but donations are welcome. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, please email noah.manges@maryland.gov.
Join Ranger Hanna 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!
New Germany State Park will host Junior Ranger Park Pals, a free program for children ages 5-7, every Thursday from July 23 through August 20. Each week will feature a nature-themed program, such as identifying mammals, searching for salamanders, visiting our historic one-room schoolhouse, making old-time fishing poles, nature crafts, and other activities. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian. The programs are free (supported by the Friends of New Germany State Park), but donations are welcome. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, please email noah.manges@maryland.gov.
Join Ranger Hanna 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!
Explore the natural wonders of New Germany State Park on this easy-to-moderate 2.5-mile hike with Ranger Noah.
Join Ranger Hannah for this kid-friendly expedition and learn about the different types of crayfish, amphibians, reptiles, and insects that live in Poplar Lick. Please wear shoes that can get wet. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Anyone interested in volunteering or becoming a member of the Friends of New Germany State Park is encouraged to attend this quarterly meeting. For more information, please email or visit the Friends on Facebook.
New Germany State Park will host Junior Ranger Park Pals, a free program for children ages 5-7, every Thursday from July 23 through August 20. Each week will feature a nature-themed program, such as identifying mammals, searching for salamanders, visiting our historic one-room schoolhouse, making old-time fishing poles, nature crafts, and other activities. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian. The programs are free (supported by the Friends of New Germany State Park), but donations are welcome. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, please email noah.manges@maryland.gov.
New Germany State Park will host Junior Ranger Park Pals, a free program for children ages 5-7, every Thursday from July 23 through August 20. Each week will feature a nature-themed program, such as identifying mammals, searching for salamanders, visiting our historic one-room schoolhouse, making old-time fishing poles, nature crafts, and other activities. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian. The programs are free (supported by the Friends of New Germany State Park), but donations are welcome. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, please email noah.manges@maryland.gov.
Do some sleuthing on this easy 1.5-mile walk in search of salamanders! Join Ranger Noah on July 11 at 10:00 AM at the New Germany Lake House, where he'll show you how to find them, explain their importance to the ecosystem, and share why it's best to leave them in their natural habitat.
Join Ranger Hanna on July 7 at 10:00 AM at the New Germany Lake House for a challenging 4-mile hike to experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise. This is a great way to rack up miles 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 "Strawberry Moon" will be the first full moon of summer. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp.
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.
Do some sleuthing on this easy 1.5-mile walk in search of salamanders. Ranger Noah will show how to find them, while also explaining their importance in the ecosystem and why it's best to leave them in their natural habitat.
Musicians and listeners of all ages are invited to share and enjoy traditional “old-timey” music. **Snacks and gifts will be available for purchase.
Put your wildlife knowledge to the test by joining Ranger Noah for an evening of wildlife trivia. Prizes will be awarded to the top three individuals or teams. Complimentary s’mores will be provided by the Friends of New Germany. This program will be held at the outdoor amphitheater near the Lake House. If it rains, it will take place at the Lake House.
Join Ranger Noah for this kid-friendly expedition and learn about the different types of crayfish, amphibians, reptiles, and insects that live in Poplar Lick. Please wear shoes that can get wet. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Celebrate National Trails Day on this 6-mile endurance hike with Ranger Noah. Please come prepared for a challenging hike and bring your own water and snacks.
