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.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy this free showing of "Peter Rabbit" (rated PG). Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase at the Snack Bar, along with complimentary s'mores.
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 visitors are welcome to stop by at any point during the two-hour program window.
Join Volunteer Naturalists Deb and Peggy for an OWLsome afternoon! Learn how to make your very own owls out of recycled toilet paper rolls. Afterwards, find out what the local owls have been up to by dissecting real owl pellets.
Interested in learning a new activity this year? Join Ranger Julia for an instructional presentation on how to snowshoe and safely enjoy winter hiking. The first hour will be indoors, followed by an optional guided hike to practice new skills. A limited number of snowshoes will be available to try if there is adequate snow. All ages are welcome. No registration required.
Embrace the beauty of the forest under a full moon on this 1-mile hike with Ranger Noah. This "Snow Moon" will be the last full moon of winter. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp.
Join Ranger Noah and student intern Maddy on this moderate-to-difficult 2-mile hike, and learn about some of the sixteen 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.
Join Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise. The hike takes about two hours.
Celebrate Presidents' Day on this easy-to-moderate 1.5-mile hike with Ranger Noah, and learn about a few of the U.S. presidents who played significant roles in wildlife conservation.
Enjoy this free showing of "Brother Bear" (rated G). Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase at the Snack Bar, along with complimentary s'mores.
Drop by the Lake House and learn how to make your own suet cakes and other bird feeders. This is a come-and-go style program, so feel free to stop by anytime during the program time period.
Enjoy this unique opportunity to ski at night, where the Turnpike Trail will be lit by luminaries from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. If snow conditions are not suitable for skiing, the luminaries will still be lit for any adventurous hikers out for a night hike. Make sure to stop by the Lake House for complimentary s'mores and hot cocoa!
Join Ranger Noah on this easy-to-moderate 1.5-mile hike on the Ice House Trail, where you will learn about the native animal species that choose to spend their lives together. Photo by Sarah Milbourne.
Join Volunteer Naturalist Deb for this fun craft and learn how to make snowflakes "magically" appear using water and table salt. This is a "come -and-go" style program, so visitors are welcome to stop by at any point during the two-hour window.
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 visitors are welcome to stop by at any point during the two-hour program window.
Join Ranger Noah and student intern Maddy on this moderate-to-difficult 2-mile hike, and learn about some of the sixteen 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.
Join Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise. The hike takes about two hours.
Join Ranger Brian for this free, one-hour beginner's program exploring the basic gear and safety considerations needed for a safe ice fishing adventure. If conditions allow, a demonstration will be conducted on New Germany Lake. Dress for cold weather including boots, gloves, hats, snow pants, and coats. If you have any of your own ice fishing gear, please feel free to bring that as well. A limited supply of gear will be available to try.
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.
Join Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise. The hike takes about two hours.
Otters, fishers, and minks, oh my! Join Ranger Noah on this easy-to-moderate 1.5-mile hike, and learn about the fascinating lives of these small but mighty predators, known as weasels. Photo by David Edgerton.
Put your detective skills to the test on this easy 1-mile, hourlong hike in search of tracks and scat.
Embrace the beauty of the forest under a full moon on this 1-mile hike with Ranger Noah. This "Wolf Moon" will be the second full moon of winter. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp.
Interested in learning a new activity this year? Join Ranger Julia for an instructional presentation on how to snowshoe and safely enjoy winter hiking. The first hour will be indoors, followed by an optional guided hike to practice new skills. A limited number of snowshoes will be available to try if there is adequate snow. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
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 visitors are welcome to stop by at any point during the two-hour program window.
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.
Join Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise. The hike takes about two hours.
