Recreation and Parks Events

Saturday, October 9, 2021

• Nature Hike at Weinberg Park! Time: 9:00am - 11:00am Locations: Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Park Details: Let us escape in to one of our natural areas here in Anne Arundel County. This Park is quite diverse with wildlife and scenery. It has forest, a natural pond, and shores up with the Patapsco River. Here we will learn and see biodiversity and learn some species of animals and trees/plants. Please contact Ranger Hughes at rphugh56@ aacounty.org or call 410-222-3348 to register. Ages 8 and up, adults required.

   
   
• Art Exhibition @ Quiet Waters Park Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Locations: Quiet Waters Park Details:

  The gallery is located within the Park Visitors Center. Featured artists shall be:

  Jen Sterling, Paintings, Willow Gallery

  Janet Ewing, Second Act: For The Love of Art, Garden Gallery

  Artist "Meet and Greet" on August 29, 2021

   
   
• Fall Fun Day Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Locations: 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road Millersville, MD 21108 Details: The Friends of Kinder Farm Park Present Fall Fun Day, geared toward
  children 12 and under. Admission ($10/Person, Children 3 and under
  free) includes Scarecrow Hayride, Straw-Bale Maze & Pumpkin Patch,
  Tractor Photo-op, Farmhouse Tour, Farm Animal Encounters,
  and fall crafts. Space is limited so pre-payment and registration are
  required at www.kinderfarmpark.org.

   
   
• Mushroom Hike Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Locations: South River Farm Park Details:

  Fall is a great time of year to find wild mushrooms. Join a ranger and learn how to identify types of mushrooms that grow wild right here in Anne Arundel County. Learn all about them and learn about ones that are even edible! Wear shoes you don’t mind getting muddy and dress for the weather. Wear a mask.

  Register here https://tinyurl.com/6rptsf6e

   
   
• Jug Bay Ghost Canoe Paddle Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Locations: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Details: Up for a “SPOOKY”, but fun evening in the water? Join volunteer Philippe Hensel and Patricia Delgado (Park Superintendent) for a one of a kind evening paddle along the Patuxent River. We will make one stop by the water’s edge where Philippe will share local legends and ghost stories around a campfire. Enjoying hot cider, sandwiches, and popcorn. During our paddle, we will look for beaver, otter, muskrat, birds, and other wildlife along the shore line. It will be an evening to remember! The Patuxent River is a relatively slow-moving river, but paddlers must be able to propel the canoe or kayak through the water. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, and closed toed shoes that can get wet & muddy. Head lamps will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Ages: 18 and older. Fee: $40 per person. All proceeds will go to the Friends of Jug Bay to fund the purchase of kayaks to support outdoor education programming along the Patuxent River. To register go to www. jugbay.org/calendar and click on the event.