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Events at Martinak tunes. Hotdogs and snowcones will be also participating in arts and crafts,
available for purchase and don’t forget games, and other outdoor activities. To
State Park to purchase your raffl e tickets! register, call 410-820-1688. Martinak,
Tuckahoe, and Cypress Branch State
MD Free Fishing Day: Dust off your Parks will host these programs.
A big thank you to the Caroline County fishing rod and catch some fish at
Health Department, Prevention Offi ce Tuckahoe and Martinak State Parks on Roving Rangers: Meet a ranger and
and Starbucks for supporting the July 4. No license required! learn about a park animal on Friday
Fishing Derby at Martinak State Park. nights throughout the summer from
It’s wonderful to know organizations Adventure Camp: Call the park 6 - 8 PM at Tuckahoe and Martinak

and businesses are here to support and office at 410-820-1668 to register for State Park camp loops.
care for the children in our community. this exciting opportunity for youth to
participate in nature programs and Aviary Tours: Through the summer
There are plenty of no or low cost activi- activities. Adventure Camp begins on weekends, at Tuckahoe State Park, on

ties to enjoy this month at your local July 10, at 9 AM at Tuckahoe State Park. Saturday and Sunday aft ernoons, from
parks. Come for a stroll or a serious hike 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Learn about birds of
or bring the kids to fish. Relaxing in Nature Programs prey, why they are at the aviary, and
nature can improve your mood, physi- how the rangers care for them. Meet at
MD Big Tree Hunt: Ecology walks,
cal health, confidence, and help you the park offi ce.
meet new people. For more information guided by Jim Bardsley will begin at the
about Healthy Parks, Healthy People Tuckahoe State Park Offi ce on Sunday, Walk, Run, Paddle and Hike
July 9, at 1 PM, and at Martinak State
call 410-924-1529 or email, karen.
Park Nature Center on Sunday, July 23, Martinak Morning Walk: Meet at the
gianninoto@maryland.gov.

at 1 PM. The walks are free to the public. Martinak State Park Office at 10:30
Special Events Jim is a volunteer for the state parks AM on Tuesdays and Th ursdays for a
and a member of the Maryland Big guided walk on a paved trail. Walks are
Summer Concert Series: Th e Glooms Tree Program and a dendrologist. He approximately 1.5 miles in length or
will perform for free at 6 PM on is retired from teaching forestry-related about 3,000 steps and plenty of benches
Saturday, July 1, at the Martinak State courses at University of Maryland are available for resting and enjoying
Park Amphitheater. The Glooms are Eastern Shore. His favorite pastime nature.
a local four piece band that plays folk, is helping MD Big Tree confirm tree
First Saturday Guided Walk: Discover
pop, oldies and more of your favorite identities. So, come out to learn how to
native habitats as you walk at Adkins
identify a MD Big Tree and go with Jim
to hunt for one! Arboretum on the first Saturday of
every month at 10 AM. For more infor-
Jr. Rangers and Park Pals: Th ese nature mation and to register, call 410-634-
programs continue through July for 2847.
Park Pals and Jr. Rangers. Th ese chil-
Evening Paddle: Thursday, July 20 at

drens’ programs are designed for chil-
dren beginning as young as four years 5:30 PM meet up to paddle the quiet
waters of Tuckahoe Creek at Tuckahoe
of age. Children will learn about various
State Park. Meet at the Tuckahoe State
Trophies • Plaques aspects of nature and local history while
Park Boat Ramp. Text or call 410-924-
Acrylics • Medallions
1529 to register.
Call us about your Tuckahoe Evening Hike: Meet at Tuckahoe State
project or event
Equestrian Center Park Lake Parking area on July 17, 5:30
Recognize Excellence PM to hike 3+ miles on the Lake and
Reward Achievement Tuckahoe Equestrian Center, 619 Huckleberry Trails. Bug spray, hat and
Crouse Mill Road in Tuckahoe
5 to7 day turn around time State Park, has miles of riding water are recommended. Text or call
All work done on premises trails, arena, clubhouse, monthly 410-924-1529 to register.
events, and camping with your Healing Walk: A walk on Friday, July
Engraving983@aol.com horse (T.E.C. Members only). See 7, at 10 AM at Adkins Arboretum is
410-479-8330 our website: www.Tuckahoe- designed for those who are suff ering
Fax: 410-479-8442 EquestrianCenter.com for event from a loss, traumatic experience, or
Hours: 10-5 Mon. - Fri. details. For information call Stacy
the demands of caretaking. Nature has
Engraversedge.com at 516-901-4979. the power to soothe and restore. Join
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