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Family Farm Tours

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Mindfulness Nature Walk

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Nature Makers Space

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Doggy Dive-In

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Gardening for All

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Animal Encounters at Clearwater

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Story & Crafts

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Nature Craft Tuesdays

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Meet & Make

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Toddler Time

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History Boat Tour on the Anacostia

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Family Campfire

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Guided Night Hike

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Open Barn

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The Grand Opening Ceremony for the WB&A Trail Patuxent River Bridge

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:30-11:30 am

(Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting begins at 10:30 am • Remarks begin at 11 am)

Horsepen Park
8609 Race Track Road, Bowie 20715

Join us for a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the WB&A Trail Patuxent River Bridge! This new, 530-foot bridge for cyclists and pedestrians connects Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties. It links two previously isolated segments of the WB&A Trails from Bowie to Odenton, creating a continuous 12.7-mile stretch of the trail across Central Maryland.

Please note: Attendees are welcome to walk or ride their bikes on the trail for this event. The total distance from the parking lot to the bridge is 1 mile each way.

For Walkers:
If needed, transportation is available 9:30-10:15 am from Horsepen Park parking lot to the Patuxent River Bridge.


For Bike Riders:
Come ride with us to the Patuxent River Bridge as a group! We will depart promptly at 9:30 am from Glenn Dale Community Center (11901 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale 20769). Helmets are required, and don’t forget your water bottle! Bicycles are not provided.

Distance: 5 miles (10 miles round-trip)

Pace: Relaxed and beginner-friendly (10–12 mph)

Destination: Patuxent River Bridge

Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52578926 (100% WB&A Trail)

 

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Homeschool Farm Science

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Dinosaur Park Open House

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Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

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 The Capital Market Turnip Tour Farmer’s Market

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Toddler Trail Time

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Birding Boat Tour: All About Migration

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Basic Birding 101

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Grab your binoculars or borrow a pair from us and join our park naturalist for a birdwatching adventure! Learn how to identify them by their field marks and see why birdwatching is a beloved hobby worldwide. Come and enjoy the beauty of nature with us!

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Fall Festival at Old Maryland Farm

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Unwine Festival

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Animal Encounters at Mount Rainier

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Scout Day at Dino Park

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Guided Nature Hike (18+)

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Maryland Walking Day at Ridgley Rosenwald School

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QR Fit Trail Instructor Led Sessions - Tucker Road Athletic Complex

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Farm Education

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QR Fit Trail Instructor Led Sessions - Watkins Regional Park

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Stargazing Night

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Yoga & Gratitude Meditation

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Hike with a Ranger

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Mindfulness Nature Walk: Mixed Ages

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American Indian Festival 2025

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Zombie Chase

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Patuxent Rural Life Museum Tour & Hike

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Creepy Crawly Campfire

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Fear Factor Campfire

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Spooky Movie Night on the Patuxent River

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29th Annual Jug Bay Run/Walk for Wildlife

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Sunday Stroll: Nature Walk

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Woolly Bear Wingding

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Bicycle Tour: Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

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Night Vision Challenge Course

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Insect Investigations!

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Trot for a Turkey

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Festival of Lights: Bikes and Lights

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Bikes and Lights is back! Enjoy the unique experience of riding your bike through the Winter Festival of Lights. Experience dazzling scenes celebrating the magic of the holiday season! For safety, bike lights and helmets are required. Vehicles are not allowed on the festival roads during this event. Space is limited for this popular event. Register today! FREE for children riding on a tagalong/bike seat/trailer.

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