It was the last full week of Summer and a great one to get out and enjoy nature. One of the places I visited this week was Ferry Point Park at Kent Narrows in Queen Anne’s County, MD. ______ Delmarva Scenes is a photo project of SG Atkinson, Publisher and Editor of ChesaDel Crier, where […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD – Adkins Arboretum has received funding from the Gray Charitable Trust to create a virtual “Birds, Bees, and Dandelion Seeds” field trip program. Nearly 1,000 second-graders in Queen Anne’s and Caroline County Public Schools will participate in the week-long program to learn about plants, pollinators, seed dispersal and Maryland bees. As part of […]
Continue ReadingCome out for a sneak preview of the Edible Trail at White Marsh Park in Centreville located at 200 Bloomfield Farm Ln Centreville MD 21617. What are now small native tree and shrub seedlings will blossom over the next few growing seasons into a 1.5 acre trail of berry and nut producers for the public […]
Continue ReadingIn response to the Tropical Storm Warning and in anticipation of high winds and potential flash flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Isaias, Virginia State Parks are closing the following parks effective 5 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2020: False Cape, Virginia Beach First Landing, Virginia Beach Kiptopeke, Cape Charles Chippokes Plantation, Surry York River, Williamsburg […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Newark and Grain on Main are excited to announce the next Parks on Draft for Summer 2020, a three-day, family-friendly beer garden event to take place in Newark’s Handloff Park from August 7 – 9, 2020. Proceeds from the event, which will feature food, games, beer, live music, and special guests, will benefit Newark […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD – Want to learn more about native trees and plants? Adkins Arboretum has released a series of family-friendly field guides as an introduction to some of the more than 600 species of native shrubs, trees, wildflowers, ferns, grasses and vines found on the Arboretum site. While the Arboretum’s public education programs are on […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Newark and Klondike Kate’s are excited to announce the first PARKS ON DRAFT for Summer 2020, a four-day, family-friendly beer garden event to take place in Newark’s Olan Thomas Park from July 9 – 12, 2020. Proceeds from the event, which will feature food, games, beer, live music, and special guests, will […]
Continue Reading\Snow Hill, MD – The Worcester County Health Department is excited to invite you to Move Your Way and join us for a self-directed Just Walk scavenger hunt on July 25, 2020. Residents can get in their steps from 8am-8pm at one of the following park locations: ● John Walter Smith Park-Snow Hill, Maryland ● […]
Continue ReadingDear Maryland State Park Visitors, In accordance with federal guidelines and state directives pertaining to COVID-19, we want to share important information about Maryland State Parks. Here’s what we are doing: -We are implementing additional cleaning procedures, according to federal guidelines, such as more stringent and frequent cleaning of restrooms. -We are postponing and canceling […]
Continue ReadingAs you know, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Hogan issued a stay-at-home order, which remains in effect. That stay-at-home order allowed for limited outdoor exercise. Given the announcement of the governor’s Roadmap to Recovery, the state has now expanded opportunities for outdoor exercise and recreation in the state and on Maryland Department of Natural […]
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