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Events at Martinak University of Maryland Eastern Shore. His favorite pastime
is helping MD Big Tree confirm tree identities. So, come out

State Park to learn how to identify a MD Big Tree and go with Jim to
hunt for one!
Fall is around the corner and a perfect time to begin exer-
Aviary Tours: Labor Day weekend, at Tuckahoe State Park,
cising. Being in nature improves both mind and body, so

come join for the camaraderie and come for your health. All on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM,
learn about birds of prey, why they are at the aviary, and how

programs offered at the state parks are free and other activi-
the rangers care for them. Meet at the park offi ce.
ties are low cost.
Special Events Walk, Run, Paddle and Hike
Martinak Morning Walk: Meet at the Martinak State Park
Fall Craft : Welcome fall with learning something new and

Office at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a guided

enjoy this relaxing evening! Learn how to paint on glass while
making a delightful scarecrow, through guided instruction walk on a paved trail. Walks are approximately 1.5 miles in
length or about 3,000 steps and plenty of benches are available
at the Martinak State Park Nature Center on Wednesday,
for resting and enjoying nature.
September 27 at 5:30 PM! All materials and instruction are
included, as well as light refreshments. To reserve your seat First Saturday Guided Walk: Discover native habitats as
for this event, venmo $15 to @fundrainingomicron. No
you walk at Adkins Arboretum on the first Saturday of every

venmo, no problem. Call or text 410-924-1529 for reserva-
month at 10 AM. For more information and to register, call
tions and alternate payment. All proceeds benefi t the ADK 410-634-2847.
Omicron future teacher scholarship!

Evening Paddle: Thursday, September 7, at 5:30 PM meet
Nature Programs up to paddle the quiet waters of Watts Creek at Martinak
State Park. Meet at the boat ramp. Text or call 410-924-1529
MD Big Tree Hunt: Ecology walks, guided by Jim Bardsley
to register.
will begin at the Tuckahoe State Park Office on Sunday,
September 10 at 1 PM, and at Martinak State Park Nature Morning Hike: Meet at Tuckahoe State Park Lake Parking
Center on Sunday, September 24, at 1 PM. The walks are

area on Friday, September 8, 10 AM to hike 3+ miles on the
free to the public. Jim is a volunteer for the state parks and a Tuckahoe Valley Trail. Bug spray, hat and water are recom-
member of the Maryland Big Tree Program and a dendrolo- mended. Text or call 410-924-1529 to register.
gist. He is retired from teaching forestry-related courses at
Healing Walk: A walk on Friday, September 1, at 10 AM at
Adkins Arboretum is designed for those who are suff ering
from a loss, traumatic experience, or the demands of caretak-
ing. Nature has the power to soothe and restore. Join natural-
ist Jenny Houghton on the fi rst Friday of each month at 10
AM for a nature support group. We’ll take a leisurely stroll
along our paths while listening, sharing, or simply soaking
15945 Henderson Rd
in the silence. To participate, contact Jenny at jhoughton@
Goldsboro, MD
adkinsarboretum.org.
410.482.7110
800.452.9034 Yoga, Dance, and Pickleball
410.482.9029 FAX New&
ezgo21636@gmail.com Used Morning Stretch: Meet at Martinak State Park Amphitheater
on Thursday mornings at 9 AM on September 7, 21 and 28

Options: Rear Seats Paint, to improve your flexibility, core development, and balance

Windshield, Rims & Tires, through exercises and yoga. Please bring a yoga mat or towel.
Lights, Tops, Utility Boxes Inclement weather, meet in the nature center.
We can rebuild your cart’s engine,
Cardio Fusion: On Tuesdays at 9 AM on September 5, 19,
install new batteries and fix major
and minor problems. and 26 at the Martinak State Park Nature Center, get in shape
with a low-impact cardio workout that combines body weight
exercise and simple dance movements to upbeat music. If
Most parts and accessories you like to walk and move to music, this class will get your
available for EZ-GO. heart pumping.
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