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403 McAndrews Hill Road
Grantsville, MD 21536 United States Get Directions
(301) 895-5453
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/newgermany.aspx
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New Germany Book Club Meeting at Deep Creek Lake, MD

New Germany Book Club Meeting

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

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.

Friends of New Germany Volunteer Meeting at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Friends of New Germany Volunteer Meeting

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Anyone interested in volunteering or becoming a member of the Friends of New Germany State Park is encouraged to attend this quarterly meeting.

Park PROs - Conifers and Tea Hike at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Park PROs – Conifers and Tea Hike

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

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.

Tree Talk Tuesday at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Tree Talk Tuesday

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

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.

Take A Hike Tuesday at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Take a Hike Tuesday

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah on this challenging, 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise.

Full Moon Hike at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Full Moon Hike

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

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.

Earth Day Work Day - Pulling Invasives at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Earth Day Work Day – Pulling Invasives

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Celebrate Earth Day by helping park staff remove garlic mustard and other harmful invasive plants throughout the park. No experience is required.

Movie Night at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Movie Night – The Lorax

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

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.

Park PROS - Birch Syrup Making at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Park PROS – Birch Syrup Making

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

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.

New Germany Book Club - Meet and Greet at Deep Creek Lake, MD

New Germany Book Club Meeting

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah for this month's Book Club meeting and share your thoughts on "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer. 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. Registration is required. Please email noah.manges@maryland.gov to register. Can't make it this month? Get a headstart on next month's book - "Grandma Gatewood's Walk" by Ben Montgomery.

Box Turtle Habitat Craft at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Box Turtle Habitat Craft

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

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.

Tree Talk Tuesday at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Tree Talk Tuesday

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

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.

Take A Hike Tuesday at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Take a Hike Tuesday

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah on this challenging, 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise.

Solar Eclipse Watch Party at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Solar Eclipse Watch Party

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

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.

Evening Waterfowl Viewing at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Evening Waterfowl Viewing

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

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

Park PROs - Mushroom Gardening at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Park PROs – Mushroom Gardening

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

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

Furs, Feathers, and Skulls at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Furs, Feathers, and Skulls

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

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.

EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt at Deep Creek Lake, MD

EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

New Germany State Park will host the 8th annual EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt on March 30 from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. This event is designed for families to experience the outdoors together and will feature more than 5,000 eggs hidden along 10 miles of trails within the park. This event will involve hiking on trails with various difficulty ratings (some may not be suitable for small children). All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the entire activity. Families can register at the Lake House at 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, at any time during the event. Candy and prizes will be awarded only to those who are registered and who return their eggs while supplies last. A maximum of 25 eggs per family may be collected. Families should dress appropriately for hiking and bring their own necessities, such as drinking water and Easter baskets. Trail maps will be provided. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. This event is sponsored by the Friends of New Germany State Park, a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the park. Donations are welcome. For questions or to get involved as a volunteer, please email or call 301-895-5453.

Tree Talk Tuesday at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Tree Talk Tuesday

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

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.

Take A Hike Tuesday at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Take-A-Hike Tuesday

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise. The hike takes about two hours.

Full Moon Hike at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Full Moon Hike

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Embrace the beauty of the forest under a full moon on this 1-mile hike with Ranger Noah. This "Worm Moon" will be the first full moon of spring. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp.

Park PROs - Intro to Maple Syrup Making at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Park PROs – Intro to Maple Syrup Making

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Interested in tapping your own maple trees for syrup? Join Ranger Noah for this Park PROs introduction class, where you will learn all the steps you need to make your very own maple syrup. This 1-hour program will include a short walk to get to the maple trees.

Park PROs - Hickory Syrup Making and Tasting at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Park PROs – Hickory Syrup Making and Tasting

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Come out and enjoy this fun and unique Park PROs opportunity to make hickory syrup from shagbark hickory trees. Ranger Noah will take you through all the steps you need to know to make your own hickory syrup at home. Free samples will be offered at the end of the program. An easy 1-mile hike will be offered afterwards for anyone who wants to see actual shagbark hickory trees.

Park PROs - Introduction to Fishing at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Park PROs – Introduction to Fishing

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

During this informal how-to class, Rangers Brian and Noah will provide one-on-one instruction on basic fishing techniques for beginner anglers ages six and up. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fishing gear and bait will be supplied. Participants ages 16 and up will need a valid Maryland non-tidal fishing license.

Tree Talk Tuesday at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Tree Talk Tuesday

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

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.

Take A Hike Tuesday at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Take-A-Hike Tuesday

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise. The hike takes about two hours.

Spring Equinox Hike at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Spring Equinox Hike

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Celebrate the last day of winter by joining Ranger Noah on this easy 1-mile night hike. Listen to the sounds of the spring peepers, feel the warmer weather coming and watch for the stars in the sky. Halfway through the hike we will enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate around the campfire while Ranger Noah discusses the history and traditions of the spring equinox. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp.

Park PROs - Outdoor Survival 101 at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Park PROs – Outdoor Survival 101

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Julia for this Park PROs presentation and learn some essential skills for being prepared and handling emergencies in Maryland's wilderness. There will be opportunities to practice skills outdoors, weather permitting. No registration is required.

Woodpecker Walk at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Woodpecker Walk

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah on this moderate-to-difficult 2.5-mile hike and learn about the 7 species of woodpeckers native to Maryland, including the best places to find them in the park. Photo credit: Jessica Nelson.

New Germany Book Club - Meet and Greet at Deep Creek Lake, MD

New Germany Book Club – Meet and Greet

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah for this inaugural meeting of the New Germany Book Club! The club will meet once a month for coffee and snacks while sharing insights and thoughts about a nature-themed book. The first book will be selected at the March 10 meeting. Participants who attend six club meetings will receive a free night of camping. Registration is required. Please email noah.manges@maryland.gov to register.