Give your little one a head start on growing into a knowledgeable adult aware of the importance of the environment. Join us for an exciting time of exploring nature through hands-on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and more.
Cows, goats, and sheep…oh my! What do these animals have in common? They are ruminants. Learn about these animals' internal components and observe their interactions through a lab experiment.
Learn how milk transforms into curd by exploring the process of curdling, learning what causes the change, and recognizing how this process is used to make different dairy products.
Give your child a hands‑on introduction to gardening and agriculture through this fun, three‑session program. Each class encourages kids to explore, observe, and record what they discover in the garden.
Take a guided tour of Old Maryland Farm and get up close with the animals! Learn about daily farm life and enjoy exclusive access to behind-the-scenes areas.
Take an engaging morning tour of the 1926 B&O Caboose exhibit and imagine riding the rails while listening to stories about railroad and train history. This stationary historic caboose does not move, is perfect for ages 3–8, and all participants must register.
Take an engaging morning tour of the 1926 B&O Caboose exhibit and imagine riding the rails while listening to stories about railroad and train history. This stationary historic caboose does not move, is perfect for ages 3–8, and all participants must register.
Become part of our Ranger Run Club as you join a Park Ranger for monthly trail, road, or mixed‑terrain runs of varying distances and locations throughout Prince George’s County, with running experience preferred.
Join our “She’s Outdoors” Basic Birding 101 session for women 18+, where you can grab your binoculars, or borrow a pair, and enjoy a spring birdwatching adventure during peak migration.
Join us on April 2, 2026, for Raptor Quest Day, an exciting program dedicated to owls, hawks, eagles, and other birds of prey, featuring hands‑on raptor‑themed activities and an up‑close keeper talk with some of our resident birds.
Give your little one a head start in understanding the importance of the environment through hands‑on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and nature exploration, with each class focusing on a different theme about animals, plants, and habitats.
Board a pontoon boat for a quiet, cruise on one of Prince George's County's beautiful rivers. Join a naturalist onboard the park pontoon boat to explore all things birds, while cruising down the Anacostia River.
Enjoy a guided bicycle tour along the Anacostia River Trail, where you’ll ride at a light to moderate pace, stop at various points to learn about the river, and take advantage of free bike and helmet use, or bring your own, for this low‑impact outdoor adventure.
Celebrate exploration as you lift your spirits, expand your mind, and build fun relationships with other adventurers through canoeing, hiking, museums, and visits to natural and historical sites.
Come face-to-face with a powerful bird of prey! Learn all about what makes raptors so incredible, then enjoy a thrilling training session and watch a bird take flight in an exciting live demonstration.
Join us at one of our nature sites to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George's County special. Community Days are every Saturday in April from 11 am–2 pm.
Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Bladensburg Waterfront Park to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special.
Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Clearwater Nature Center to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George's County special.
Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping as you learn practical tips on backyard design, unique uses of plant materials, and seasonal maintenance while practicing hands‑on skills in our gardens to support the native ecosystem.