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Brandywine Events for April-May
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Joyce Dowling
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Apr 05, 2006 10:37 PDT
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I'm still looking for a volunteer to help with the News Search, but
thanks to Miguel Brown for updating the calendar. You will soon be
able to find these events on the site's calendar. You can also search
Localendar for many events in your area.: http://www.localendar.com/
Sundays, 10 am-3 pm
Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Tour
This FREE, self-guided, four-mile tour connects Patuxent River Park
with Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and features interpretive stops,
observation towers, and a wooden bridge across the marsh.
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Sundays, 2-3 pm
River Ecology Boat Tours
Come aboard our pontoon boat to learn about the wetlands, wildlife,
and history of the area. Reservations required for this FREE program.
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Thursday, April 6-Sunday, April 9, 8 am
Maryland National Horse Show
Watch an A-rated hunter/jumper horse show in the outdoor rings.
All ages welcome. FREE
The Show Place Arena
14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-952-7999; TTY 301-952-7998
www.showplacearena.com
Friday, April 7, 9:30 am-4:30 pm
School's Out Field Trip: Patuxent River Park
Have fun exploring Patuxent River Park. Reservations required.
Ages 8-12
Fee: Resident $3; Non-Resident $4
Mt. Rainier Nature & Recreation Center
4701 31st Place, Mt. Rainier
Information: 301-927-2163; TTY 301-699-2544
Saturday, April 8, 9 am-12 noon
Patuxent River Clean Up
Volunteer to help clean up the river and the marshes. Wear old
clothes and shoes or boots. Gloves, refreshments, bottled water,
trash bags, and transportation to the clean up sites will be provided.
Ages 12 & up; FREE
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Saturday, April 15, 10 am-12 noon
Spring Wildflower Walk
The park is alive with the colors of spring. Join this walk for a
look at spring wildflowers. Reservations required.
All ages welcome.
Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Saturday, April 15, 1 pm
Easter Egg Hunt
All plastic eggs contain a small toy. Enjoy refreshments, music, and games.
Ages 6 & up
Fee: Resident $3; Non-Resident $4
Baden Community Center
13601 Baden-Westwood Road, Brandywine
Information: 301-888-1500; TTY 301-203-6030
Thursday, April 20, 9:30 am-3 pm
The Basket Bunch
This month we will be collecting Weeping Willow branches and other
vines to make a basket. Call for details regarding this month's
project and meeting location.
Ages 12 & up
Fee: Resident $15/year; Non-Resident $18/year
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Saturday April 22 & Sunday, April 23, 8 am
Southern Maryland Horse Association Horse Show
Watch a regional hunter/jumper horse show in the outdoors rings.
FREE admission for spectators.
The Show Place Arena
14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-952-7999; TTY 301-952-7998
www.showplacearena.com
Saturday, April 22, 9 am-12 noon
Kayak Kaper
Explore the tidal wetlands along the Patuxent River on this guided
kayak trip. No experience necessary. Bring sun block, a hat, and
drinking water. Reservations required.
Ages 18 & up
Fee: Resident $15; Non-Resident $18
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Saturday, April 29 & Sunday, April 30, 8 am
Mounted Games Across America
Watch as competitors compete in a prescribed set of games.
FREE admission for spectators.
The Show Place Arena
14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-952-7999; TTY 301-952-7998
www.showplacearena.com
Saturday, April 29, 1-3 pm
Blue Heron Tour
Join this tour to an active heron rookery. Some rugged climbing
involved. Transportation provided. Reservations required.
Ages 12 & up
Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Saturday, April 29, 7 pm
2006 High School Fashion Show
Watch as local students create fashion scenes in a fashion show competition.
Call for admission information.
The Show Place Arena
14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-952-7999; TTY 301-952-7998
www.showplacearena.com
Sunday, April 9, 12 noon-4 pm
Southern Maryland Art League Show
The Southern Maryland Art League is again presenting their art show
at Billingsley House Museum. Art is displayed throughout the house
through April 9. Meet and mingle with the artists on April 2, 12
noon-3 pm. Weekday tours available by appointment. Light refreshments
served.
FREE
Billingsley House Museum, Upper Marlboro
Call for access directions or see www.pgparks.com
Information: 301-627-0730; TTY 301-699-2544
Tuesdays-Fridays in May
Natural Outdoor Hazards Program
Teachers, Park Rangers will visit your classroom and provide your
students (grades 3-6) with FREE, valuable information about stinging
insects, poisonous plants, venomous snakes, and other natural outdoor
hazards via a one-hour, interactive slide presentation. Reservations
required.
Park Ranger Office
14955 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-7755; TTY 301-699-2544
Saturdays & Sundays, 1-4 pm in May
Patuxent Rural Life Museums
These FREE museums preserve the legacy of 19th and early 20th century
history in Prince George's County. Visit the W. H. Duvall Tool
Museum, Tobacco Farming Museum, Duckett Log Cabin, Blacksmith-Farrier
Shop, and the 1923 Sears Simplex house recently acquired.
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Saturday, May 6, 8 am, and Sunday, May 7, 8 am
Freestate Appaloosa Horse Show
If you like the look of an Appaloosa, this FREE show is for you. All
horses that exhibit must be registered Appaloosas.
Prince George's Equestrian Center
14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-952-7999; TTY 301-952-7998
www.showplacearena.com
Saturday, May 6, 9-11 am
Hey! Let's Go Fishing
Beginners will learn how to fish at an eight-acre catch-and-release
bass pond. Equipment provided. An adult must accompany children.
Reservations required.
Ages 5-12
Fee: Resident $5; Non-Resident $6
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Saturday, May 6, 9 am-12 noon
Kayak Kaper
Explore the tidal wetlands along the Patuxent River on this guided
kayak trip. No experience necessary. Bring sun block, a hat, and
drinking water. Reservations required.
Ages 18 & up
Fee: Resident $15; Non-Resident $18
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Saturday, May 13, 7-10 am
Wandering Warblers
Avid birders, enjoy this boat tour to observe warblers and other
neo-tropical migrants. The May Bird Count will be conducted on this
trip. Reservations required.
Ages 18 & up
Fee: Resident $3; Non-Resident $4
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Saturday, May 13 & Sunday, May 14, 8 am
Maryland Saddle Association Horse Show
Enjoy this FREE regional hunter/jumper horse show.
Prince George's Equestrian Center
14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-952-7999; TTY 301-952-7998
www.showplacearena.com
Saturday, May 13, 9 am-3 pm
Conservation Club
Interested in nature and the outdoors? Work with Park Rangers on
conservation projects throughout Prince George's County and earn
service-learning hours. Reservations required for this FREE program.
Ages 13-18
Meet at the Park Ranger Office
14955 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-7755; TTY 301-699-2544
Sunday, May 14, 12 noon-4 pm
FREE Mother's Day Tours
Mothers and grandmothers will be treated to complimentary tours of
the museum when accompanied by a paying child or grandchild. No
reservations required.
Fee: $3/adults, $2/seniors, $1/ages 5-18, FREE/ages 4 & under
Darnall's Chance House Museum
14800 Gov. Oden Bowie Dr., Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-952-8010; TTY 301-699-2544
Thursday, May 18, 9:30 am-3 pm
The Basket Bunch
This month we will be collecting weeping willow branches and other
vines to make a basket. Call for details regarding this month's
project and meeting location.
Ages 12 & up
Fee: Resident $15/year; Non-Resident $18/year
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21, 8 am
Southern Maryland Horse Association
Enjoy this FREE regional horse show with kids and adults.
Prince George's Equestrian Center
14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-952-7999; TTY 301-952-7998
www.showplacearena.com
Saturday, May 20, 9 am-12 noon
Kayak Kaper
Explore the tidal wetlands along the Patuxent River on this guided
kayak trip. No experience necessary. Bring sun block, a hat, and
drinking water. Reservations required.
Ages 18 & up
Fee: Resident $15; Non-Resident $18
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21, 9:30 am-4 pm
MarketPro Computer Show and Sale
Find everything you need for your computer right here in one place!
Call for admission information.
The Show Place Arena
14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-952-7999; TTY 301-952-7998
www.showplacearena.com
Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21, 10 am-3 pm
Boating Safety
The Maryland Boating Safety Course is required for powerboat
operators. This two-day course requires eight hours of classroom work
and a final exam. Reservations required.
Ages 12 & up
Fee: Resident $25; Non-Resident $30
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
Saturday, May 27, 10 am-1 pm
Bicycle Nature Tour
Bring your mountain bicycle and helmet for a guided tour of park
trails. Reservations required.
Ages 8 & up
Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544
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