Programs held at the
North Tract

The North Tract is located on
Rt. 198 between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 32.

Early Spring Wildflowers
Sunday, March 15th,
9:00AM -11:00AM,
All Ages
Come and search for signs of wildflowers on the refuge.  Learn which spring time blooms are the first to blossom!   Field guides are recommended.

Owl Prowl
Saturday, March 21st, 5:30PM-7:00PM,
All Ages
Explore the refuge at night while looking and listening for owls.

Bird Walk
Sunday, March 22nd, 8:15AM-10:15AM,
All Ages
Search for birds in several refuge habitats on this guided hike. Field guides and binoculars are recommended.

Programs held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center

The National Wildlife Visitor Center is located on Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197, in Laurel, Maryland.

Bird Buddies
Tuesday, March 3rd, 1:00PM-2:30PM,
Ages 5-7
Learn about our feathered friends through stories, songs, and a trip outdoors in this fun program.

Majestic Masters of the Sky
Saturday, March 7th, 10:30AM-Noon,
Ages 8-10
Take a hike with a refuge naturalist and explore the habitats and springtime activities of these magnificent birds of prey.

Who Lives Here…and There?
Monday, March 9th, 1:30PM-3:00PM,
Ages 5-7
Discover the animals that make Patuxent their home.  Learn how to spot the different types of homes they choose and why these are good for animals.

Bird Walks
Wednesday, March 11th,
8:00AM-10:30AM,
Wednesday, March 25th,
8:00AM -10:30AM,
Ages 16+
Search for birds in several refuge habitats on this guided hike.  Field guides and binoculars are recommended.

Discovery Hikes
Sunday, March 15th, 10:00AM-11:30AM,
Ages 8-10
Sunday, March 22nd, 2:00PM-3:30PM,
Ages 5-7
Discover who and what is out and about in the refuge on this guided hike.   

Nature Tots: Furry Friends
Wednesday, March 18th,
10:00AM -11:00AM & 1:00PM -2:00PM,
Ages 3-4
Introduce your preschooler to the fabulous and furry world of mammals through stories and movement in this interactive hands-on program. 

Cool Pools
Saturday, March 21st,
1:00PM-2:30PM,
Ages 5-7
Discover the world of creatures that begin their life by braving the icy waters of Springtime vernal pools.  Learn how important these pools and critters are to the forest.

Nature Tots: Baby Animals!
Tuesday, March 31st,
10:00AM - 11:00AM & 1:00PM -2:00PM
Ages 3-4
It’s the time of year when baby animals start coming around!  Introduce your preschooler to nature’s toddlers through songs, stories and more in this fun program.

Programs held at the
North Tract

The North Tract is located on
Rt. 198 between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 32.

Refuge Management Walking Tour
Saturday, April 4th, 10:00AM-11:30AM,
Ages 10+
Join a refuge naturalist on this guided walk discussing habitat management techniques carried out in efforts to support wildlife and their ever-dwindling habitats.

Sweet Symbiosis!
Sunday, April 5th, 2:00PM-3:30PM,
Ages 8-10
Come and learn how animals and plants work
together in many fascinating ways.  Discover some dynamic duos that live in your own backyard.

Nature Tots:  Animal Babies
Monday, April 6th, 1:00PM-2:00PM,
Ages 3-4
It’s the time of year when baby animals start coming around!  Introduce your preschooler to nature’s toddlers through songs, stories and more in this fun program.

Nature Tots: Busy Beavers
Thursday, April 9th, 10:00AM-11:00AM & 1:00PM-2:00PM,
Ages 3-4
Discover why beavers are so busy at Patuxent through stories, crafts, and hands on activities.

Nature Hike
Tuesday, April 14th, 1:00PM-2:30PM,
Ages 5-7
Explore the woods using your senses in this fun, hands-on program.

Bird Walk
Wednesday, April 15th, 7:30AM-10:00AM,
Ages 16+
Search for birds in several refuge habitats on this guided hike.  Field guides and binoculars are recommended.

Making Sense of Nature
Saturday, April 18th, 1:00PM-2:30PM,
Ages 5-7
Come and explore the many sides of nature by using your senses in this outdoor-interactive program. 

Waste Not!
Sunday, April 19th, 1:00PM-2:30PM,
Ages 5-7
Come out this Earth Day and learn to conserve our natural resources by Reducing the amount that we use, Reusing what we can, and Recycling.

Earth Walk
Wednesday, April 29th,
10:00AM- 11:30AM,
All Ages
Connect with nature during this guided hike by using your five senses.  Learn about the ecology of Patuxent Research Refuge on this “sense-sational” hike!

Programs held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center

The National Wildlife Visitor Center is located on Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197, in Laurel, Maryland.

Spring Wildflower Walk
Sunday, April 5th, 9:00AM-11:00AM,
Saturday, April 25th, 9:00AM-11:00AM,
All Ages 
Come search wildflowers on the refuge.  Learn why these spring time blooms are so important in the refuge ecosystem!   Field guides are recommended.

Bird Tours
Wednesday, April 8th, 8:15AM-11:00AM,
Wednesday, April 29th,
8:15AM-11:00AM,
Ages 16+
Identify birds in several refuge habitats on this guided tour with short walks.  Field guides and binoculars recommended.

Bird Walk
Saturday, April 18th, 8:15AM-10:15AM,
All Ages
Search for birds in several refuge habitats on this guided hike. Field guides and binoculars are recommended.

Owl Prowl
Saturday, April 18th, 5:30PM-7:00PM,
All Ages
Explore the refuge at night while looking and listening for owls.

Herp Hunt!
Sunday, April 26th, 9:30AM-11:00AM, Ages 8-10
Come and look closely to see what lies beneath the thawing ice and leaf litter in springtime pools.  Discover the critters that use them. Hands on fun, dress to get dirty!