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Events at Martinak and Nature Walks and Hikes
Martinak Morning Walk: Meet at the Martinak State Park
Tuckahoe State Parks Office at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a guided

walk on a paved trail. Walks are approximately 1.5 miles in
Healthy Parks, Healthy People continues into its seventh year length or about 3,000 steps with plenty of benches available
of providing outdoor nature experiences and activities for the for resting and enjoying nature. Others may choose to walk
community. Join in on the fun. Register to receive informa- longer through the camp loops and trails for three miles.
tion on any of these free or low cost programs by emailing
Hike Tuckahoe: Explore the beautiful trails at Tuckahoe State
Karen.gianninoto@maryland.gov. Improve your health by
enjoying the natural world around you. Check our website Park on Wednesday May 1 at 10:30 AM. Meet at Cemetery

Road for this five mile hike. Meet on May 24 at the Tuckahoe
for more park activities by clicking on the calendar of events
Lake Parking Area for a three mile hike. Bring water, hat and
at https://go.activecalendar.com/doit-md/?&ql=y&search=y.
bug spray. Email: karen.gianninoto@maryland.gov to register.
Special Event
First Saturday Guided Walk: Discover native habitats as
Baseball Poker Walk: Meet at the Martinak State Park Offi ce
you walk at Adkins Arboretum on the first Saturday of
at noon on June 1, for a family fun walk to the Wharves every month at 10 AM. To register use the following link:
of Choptank Visitor Center for a 2+ mile walk. Prizes will
https://adkins.donorshops.com/product/1stSAT-5-4-24/

be awarded for the best hand. Then, checkout the baseball
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exhibit at the Visitor Center sponsored by the Caroline
County Historical Society. Register by emailing, karen. Healing Walk: A walk at Adkins Arboretum, on Friday, May
gianninoto@maryland.gov. 3, at 10 AM is designed for those who are suff ering from a
loss, traumatic experience, or the demands of caretaking.
Plant Swap: On May 13 from 3 - 5 PM join HPHP staff at
Nature has the power to soothe and restore. Join naturalist
Starbucks in Denton for a plant swap. Bring a plant and take

home another while learning about the benefits of native Jenny Houghton each month for a nature support group. We’ll
plants. take a leisurely stroll along our paths while listening, sharing,
or simply soaking in the silence. To participate, contact Jenny
at jhoughton@adkinsarboretum.org.
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Biodiversity Project, Adkins Arboretum will bring experts
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Saturday, May 11, at 10 AM at Adkins Arboretum Visitor
Center. Empowered with identification skills, participants

will be encouraged to continue submitting observations,
which will be incorporated into the Maryland Biodiversity

Project website. A lecture followed by a field walk will help
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For for you! Naturalist Walk: Meet on Sunday, May 19 at 1 PM at Adkins
Arboretum Visitor Center to walk and observe nature along
Over 25 years! the way. Walks will be led by Jim Brighton, along with occa-
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Cycling and Kayaking
Caroline Cycles: On Saturday May 11, meet at the Starbucks
Owners: Chris & Free Bonded &
Shelly Macmillan Estimates Insured parking lot at 9 AM to ride 20+ miles on country roads
800-482-8009 • 443-867-7330 • 443-867-7331 around Denton. Open to those who ride 12 to 16 mph. To
register, email: Karen.gianninoto@maryland.gov. Helmet and
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water are required. Lights, tubes, and tools are recommended.
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