Maydale Nature Classroom — Attraction in Maryland

Went on a night hike activity. Great for curious kids. They talked about nocturnal animals, let them feel pelts, showed skulls (owl), talked about adaptations that help them live at night. Saw and heard lots of bugs and animals — toads, green frogs, katydids, crickets, praying mantis, doe and fawns, minnows in the creek, leopard slugs, etc. Glad to have a headlamp with a red light to not blind others in the group. They have programs throughout the year, including a Halloween activity. During the day you can see a large pond with snapping turtle and waterfowl. Nice little gem in the middle of an otherwise...

Me and my sibling had a volunteering planned (clearing invasive plants) at this location for Student Service Learning and the lady that was supposed to show up never did. Some volunteers came up to assist and no one was notified of any cancellations. Please do a better job of notifying if events like these will not take place, some people travel far and...

This is a small park hidden in a quiet neighborhood off Briggs Chaney Rd. It has a nature classroom in the center for kids to learn about nature and environment. There also has a lily pond in the park. The lily shall bloom around in early July. The tiered creek in the park is a main attraction if it’s not for the kids it would definitely be for the...