BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224528 CREATED:20251111T222642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T191358Z UID:10000138-1777979700-1777982400@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Taiko\, the Art of Japanese Drumming ft. Mark H Rooney DESCRIPTION:This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades K-6. Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an engaging program led by taiko performer Mark H Rooney. This event showcases traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms of this full-body drumming art form\, delving into the instruments\, use of the voice in taiko\, and a touch of Japanese history and vocabulary. Audience members might even be able to play these LARGE drums on stage! Mark H blends a traditional foundation with modern elements\, delivering high-energy performances that are vibrant\, dynamic\, and exciting. Please note\, everyone must have a ticket to enter\, regardless of age. Groups of 20+ can call 301-277-1710 for Group Sales or fill out the online request form. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10 am Tickets\n \n \n 11:15 am Tickets URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/introduction-to-taiko-the-art-of-japanese-drumming-ft-mark-h-rooney/2026-05-05/2 CATEGORIES:Arts,Performance,Performances,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Taiko-Mark-400x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260313T175732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T160810Z UID:10002447-1778004000-1778011200@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:MLB Pitch\, Hit\, and Run DESCRIPTION:Showcase your baseball skills! Come out and participate in the official skills competition of Major League Baseball. Girls and boys will participate in three different aspects of baseball and softball: throwing\, hitting\, and baserunning. The highest-scoring participants will be eligible to participate in the next level of this competition. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/mlb-pitch-hit-and-run CATEGORIES:Free,May is Fitness Month,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MLB-pitch-hit-and-run-2036-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T114500 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260415T183455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T201757Z UID:10003387-1778151600-1778154300@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Toddler Time: Bird Migration DESCRIPTION:Give your little one a head start in understanding the importance of the environment through hands‑on activities\, stories\, songs\, crafts\, and nature exploration\, with each class focusing on a different theme about animals\, plants\, and habitats. Use your senses to learn\, sing\, and enjoy nature with us. Children must be accompanied by an adult. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/toddler-time-bird-migration CATEGORIES:Lifestyle & Learning,Nature & Outdoor,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023.12.06-Nature-Walk-Madeline-with-Children-03-by-VT.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260227T162236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T164628Z UID:10002329-1778245200-1778248800@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Homeschool Animal Science: Cow Hoof Science DESCRIPTION:Cow Hooves 101! Learn how cow hooves play an important role in people’s everyday lives at this hands-on farm education program. Learn why hoof health matters and how farmers help keep their cows comfortable\, healthy\, and happy. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/homeschool-animal-science-cow-hoof-science CATEGORIES:Lifestyle & Learning,Nature & Outdoor,Workshops,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Cattle-Breeds.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260313T153900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T154949Z UID:10002431-1778266800-1778272200@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Glow & Groove: A Special Ladies & Kids Dance DESCRIPTION:Kids are invited to take mom or some other special lady for a spin on the dance floor. At this come-as-you-are party\, we will provide the music and the refreshments. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/glow-groove-a-special-ladies-kids-dance CATEGORIES:Special Event,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Glow-and-Groove-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260320T160552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T163830Z UID:10003133-1778328000-1778338800@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:The Golden Hour: Boomer & Gen Z Pour & Paint DESCRIPTION:The Golden Hour invites grandparents and grandkids (ages eight to 17) to slow down\, create together\, and share meaningful stories. In collaboration with Riversdale Historic Site & Museum\, this pour and paint session supports their oral history workshop by celebrating family memories and voices across generations. Participants will discover how art helps keep the mind sharp\, the body active\, and the spirit calm\, and will leave with colorful canvases and even brighter connections. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/the-golden-hour-boomer-gen-z-pour-paint CATEGORIES:Arts,Free,May is Fitness Month,Senior,Teens,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Boomer-Gen-Z-Pour-Paint-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20251224T141430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T181019Z UID:10000897-1778414400-1778428800@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils\, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house/2026-05-10 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dinosaur-Park-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T103000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260327T133303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T114811Z UID:10003282-1778576400-1778581800@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Basic Birding 101 DESCRIPTION:Grab your binoculars\, or borrow a pair from us\, and join our naturalist for a birdwatching adventure during the spring migration season. Enjoy the beauty of nature as you search for the many birds moving through our area. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/basic-birding-101-2/2026-05-12 CATEGORIES:Lifestyle & Learning,Nature & Outdoor,Teens,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/LakeArtemesia25-203.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260401T172806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T151809Z UID:10003274-1778580000-1778583600@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:May Nature Science Club: Frogs\, Toads\, Newts\, & Salamanders DESCRIPTION:Join us at Watkins Nature Center for monthly science clubs designed for homeschool learners. Through stories\, short presentations\, guided hikes\, and hands‑on activities\, participants explore nature alongside peers. In May\, learn all about toads\, frogs\, newts\, and salamanders! \n\n\n\nEach age group has its own science club time slot: \n\n\n\n• 10-11 am: Nature Friends (ages four to six) \n\n\n\n• 1-2 pm: Nature Rangers (ages seven to nine) \n\n\n\n• 2:30-4 pm: Nature Explorers (ages ten to 14) \n\n\n\nThis is a two‑part program series. Registration covers both program dates: May 12 and May 26. Only the first date is listed here. \n\n\n\nClick the registration button for additional details on age groups and program dates. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/may-nature-science-club-frogs-toads-newts-salamanders CATEGORIES:Lifestyle & Learning,Nature & Outdoor,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WonderfulWizardofWildlifeCamp25-12.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260227T152500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T213458Z UID:10002326-1778583600-1778587200@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Farm Story & Craft: Wool DESCRIPTION:Come on down to the farm for a sheep-themed story and craft\, followed by a meet-and-greet with our sheep. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/farm-story-craft-wool CATEGORIES:Lifestyle & Learning,Nature & Outdoor,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Farm-Craft-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T104500 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260401T175319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T202036Z UID:10003275-1778666400-1778669100@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Toddler Trail Time DESCRIPTION:Take a hike with your toddler as a naturalist leads you on a themed outdoor adventure where you can explore nature\, investigate the environment\, and meet new friends. Enjoy a fun blend of physical activity and discovery\, and please dress for the weather. Participants will be notified of any weather‑related cancellations. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/toddler-trail-time CATEGORIES:May is Fitness Month,Nature & Outdoor,Walks/Runs,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CommunityDay-MovieNight25-179.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T114500 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260415T185738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T201344Z UID:10003388-1778756400-1778759100@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Toddler Time: Spring Pollinators DESCRIPTION:Give your little one a head start in understanding the importance of the environment through hands‑on activities\, stories\, songs\, crafts\, and nature exploration\, with each class focusing on a different theme about animals\, plants\, and habitats. Use your senses to learn\, sing\, and enjoy nature with us. Children must be accompanied by an adult. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/toddler-time-spring-pollinators CATEGORIES:Lifestyle & Learning,Nature & Outdoor,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/heic:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MRNC-Toddler-Time-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260227T144226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171846Z UID:10002322-1778763600-1778767200@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Farm Science: Fantastic Feathers DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands‑on look at feathers and the animals that rely on them! Learn how to identify different feather types\, understand their parts\, and see how animals use them in everyday life. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/farm-science-fantastic-feathers CATEGORIES:Lifestyle & Learning,Nature & Outdoor,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/OMF-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260313T210407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T212417Z UID:10002590-1778918400-1778950800@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Gymnastics & Tumbling Workshop DESCRIPTION:Get introduced to basic tumbling and gymnastics techniques. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/gymnastics-tumbling-workshop CATEGORIES:Free,May is Fitness Month,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Gymnastics-and-Tumbline-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260313T192014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T144755Z UID:10002458-1778925600-1778932800@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Flag Football Clinic DESCRIPTION:May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month! Please join us for our Flag Football Clinic on May 16\, 2026\, at Woodmore Turf Field from 10 am to 12 noon. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/flag-football-clinic CATEGORIES:Free,May is Fitness Month,Sports,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Flag-Football-Clinic-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T113000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260205T145559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T192632Z UID:10001190-1778927400-1778931000@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Bilingual Cub Corner DESCRIPTION:Join us for a bilingual (Spanish and English) reading of “Avioncito” by May Clerici. After the story\, little learners can fold their own paper planes and test them out on our paper plane launcher! This program is recommended for children ages 3-6. FREE with museum admission. No registration required. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/bilingual-cub-corner/2026-05-16 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Cub-Corner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20251224T141430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T181019Z UID:10000898-1778932800-1778947200@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils\, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house/2026-05-16 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dinosaur-Park-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260313T204507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T211301Z UID:10002586-1778936400-1778940000@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Obstacle Challenge DESCRIPTION:An action packed “adventure zone” designed to test agility\, speed\, and endurance. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/obstacle-challenge CATEGORIES:Free,May is Fitness Month,Teens,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Obstacle-Challenge-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260313T173719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T210502Z UID:10002446-1778940000-1778947200@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Edible Art Family Workshop DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Edible Arrangements® and miXt Food Hall\, the Brentwood Arts Exchange is excited to offer Edible Art. This family-friendly workshop focuses on the importance of eating delicious fruits while also creating an edible arrangement sculpture for you to take home. Come out and learn about fruits\, art\, color theory\, and sculpture. Admission is $5 for Prince George’s County residents and $7 for non-Prince George’s County residents. Registration is required on ParksDirect. Register early\, as the event sells out quickly. \n\n\n\nLocation: miXt Food Hall\, 3809 Rhode Island Ave\, Brentwood\, MD 20722 URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/edible-art-family-workshop CATEGORIES:May is Fitness Month,Teens,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Edible-Art-Family-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T103000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260402T120819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T141756Z UID:10003285-1779008400-1779013800@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Pollinator Party DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Bee Day by learning about the many types of pollinators and their crucial role in the ecosystem through a short lecture followed by a fun craft activity. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/pollinator-party CATEGORIES:All Ages,Lifestyle & Learning,Nature & Outdoor,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NEAKaboomDay3-25-215.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T113000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260205T145855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T192628Z UID:10001194-1779013800-1779017400@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Cub Corner DESCRIPTION:Falling can help us learn to soar! Join us for a special reading of “After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)\,” by Dan Santat\, the inspiring story of Humpty Dumpty’s journey to overcome his fears. After the story\, little learners can fold their own paper planes and test them on our paper plane launcher! This program is recommended for children ages 3-6. FREE with museum admission. No registration required. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/cub-corner-3/2026-05-17 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Cub-Corner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260227T154315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T142534Z UID:10002392-1779195600-1779199200@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Growing in the Garden: A 3-Part Learning Series DESCRIPTION:Give your child a hands‑on introduction to gardening and agriculture through this fun\, three‑session program. Each class encourages kids to explore\, observe\, and record what they discover in the garden. \n\n\n\nThe registration fee covers all three classes.Each session must be attended.Each session builds on the one before it. \n\n\n\nSessions: \n\n\n\nTue\, March 24\, 1-2 pm \n\n\n\nTue\, April 28\, 1-2 pm \n\n\n\nTue\, May 19\, 1-2 pm URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/growing-in-the-garden/2026-05-19 CATEGORIES:Lifestyle & Learning,Nature & Outdoor,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/OMF-Kids-Planting-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T113000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260109T174039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T141939Z UID:10000945-1779273000-1779276600@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Turtles In Maryland DESCRIPTION:Learn the importance of turtles to Maryland’s ecosystem and their use in the colonial period as a food source. Children will also learn how reptiles were used as powerful political symbols of independence. A naturalist from Watkins Nature Center will bring reptiles to the museum. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/turtles-in-maryland CATEGORIES:Nature & Outdoor,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Turtles-in-Maryland-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260327T134636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T124045Z UID:10003288-1779274800-1779278400@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Nature: Wild Reading DESCRIPTION:Give your child a jump start in literacy as they enjoy a short story with a park naturalist\, followed by questions\, creative crafts\, nature exploration\, and a guided walk around the center to learn fun facts about live animals—making a love for reading feel like second nature. \n\n\n\nThis program\, held at Clearwater Nature Center\, requires all children to be individually registered in advance through ParksDirect\, must include a parent or guardian to assist with activities\, may be canceled if registrations are insufficient\, and may include outdoor components\, so please dress for the weather. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/nature-wild-reading/2026-05-20 CATEGORIES:Arts,Lifestyle & Learning,Literary,Nature & Outdoor,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1215221051a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T113000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260327T135422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T202617Z UID:10003290-1779359400-1779363000@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Toddler Time DESCRIPTION:Give your little one a head start on understanding the importance of the environment by exploring nature through hands‑on activities\, stories\, songs\, crafts\, and more\, with each class focusing on a different nature theme. Children must be accompanied by an adult as they learn about animals\, plants\, and habitats. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/toddler-time-2/2026-05-21 CATEGORIES:Lifestyle & Learning,Nature & Outdoor,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Dinofest24-043.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T114500 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260417T133939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T200932Z UID:10003391-1779361200-1779363900@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Toddler Time: Animal Cues DESCRIPTION:Give your little one a head start on growing into a knowledgeable adult aware of the importance of the environment. Join us for an exciting time of exploring nature through hands-on activities\, stories\, songs\, crafts\, and more. Learn about animals\, plants\, and habitats. Each class focuses on a different nature theme. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/toddler-time-animal-cues CATEGORIES:Lifestyle & Learning,Nature & Outdoor,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Animal-Encounters-Winter-Birds-2026-600x400-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T093000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260326T130435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T134120Z UID:10003164-1779523200-1779528600@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Black Birders Week: Kickoff Talk & Tour DESCRIPTION:As part of the Black Birders Week series celebrating and uplifting Black birders\, naturalists\, and outdoor enthusiasts\, participants will join a park naturalist for a discussion on the history and significance of the movement. The presentation is followed by a bird‑themed pontoon boat tour along the Anacostia River. All attendees must register. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/black-birders-week-kickoff-talk-tour CATEGORIES:Black History,Free,Lifestyle & Learning,Nature & Outdoor,Teens,Tours,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BWP-SCHOOL_Robert-Walker.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T103000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260327T141112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T124228Z UID:10003289-1779526800-1779532200@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Basic Birding 101 DESCRIPTION:Grab your binoculars\, or borrow a pair from us\, and join our naturalist for a birdwatching adventure during the spring migration season. Enjoy the beauty of nature as you search for the many birds moving through our area. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/basic-birding-101-3/2026-05-23 CATEGORIES:Lifestyle & Learning,Nature & Outdoor,Teens,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/LakeArtemesia25-203.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260219T143947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T141657Z UID:10001296-1779530400-1779548400@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Park Shredders Skate Jam DESCRIPTION:Join us for a high-energy skate jam open to skaters of all skill levels. Ride\, connect\, and enjoy a fun day at the skatepark! Live art installation by Ryan Allen. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/park-shredders-skate-jam CATEGORIES:Free,May is Fitness Month,Special Event,Teens,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Park-Shredders-Skate-Jam-2026-6-00x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T113000 DTSTAMP:20260421T224529 CREATED:20260205T151514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T193056Z UID:10001203-1779532200-1779535800@blackhistory.pgparks.com SUMMARY:STEAM Hour DESCRIPTION:Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts\, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes\, airports\, or inventing something entirely new\, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to dream big and bring your ideas to life. Drop in anytime during the hour for an opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation through play. This program is ideal for learners ages 6-12 and is FREE with museum admission. No registration required. URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/steam-hour-2/2026-05-23 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lego-AA.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR