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Events at Martinak Fishing poles will be available to borrow Jr. Rangers and Park Pals: Th ese nature
and prizes awarded in various catego- programs start on Tuesday, June 20 at
State Park ries. 6 p.m. for Park Pals and 7 p.m. for Jr.
Rangers and are designed for children
beginning as young as 4 years of age.
Special Events Nature Programs
Tuckahoe Triathlon: Designed for MD Big Tree Hunt: Ecology walks Children will learn about various aspects
serious athletes and amateurs alike. guided by Jim Bardsley will begin at the of nature and local history while also
Paddle, cycle and run to the finish. Tuckahoe State Park Offi ce on Sunday, participating in arts and craft s, games,
Prizes awarded in various categories. June 11, at 1 p.m., and at Martinak State and other outdoor activities. To register,
Registration for the Saturday, June 10, Park Nature Center on Sunday, June call 410-820-1688.

event is at 8 a.m. For more information, 25, at 1 p.m. The walks are free to the

call 410-820-1688. The cost is $20 for public. Jim is a volunteer for the state Roving Rangers: Meet a ranger and
individuals and $30 per team. parks and a member of the Maryland learn about a park animal on Friday
Big Tree Program and a dendrologist. He nights throughout the summer from 6
Go Fishing: Fishing Derbies for children is retired from teaching forestry-related - 8 p.m. at Tuckahoe and Martinak State
will be held on June 3rd at Tuckahoe courses at University of Maryland Park camp loops.
Lake at Tuckahoe State Park, and on June Eastern Shore. His favorite pastime
10th at the Martinak State Park Nature is helping MD Big Tree confirm tree Aviary Tours: Through the summer
Center. The derby time is 12:30 p.m. - identities. So, come out to learn how to weekends, at Tuckahoe State Park, on

2:30 p.m. both days. Goodie bags will be identify a MD Big Tree and go with Jim Saturday and Sunday aft ernoons, from
supplied by the Prevention Offi ce of the to hunt for one! 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.. Learn about birds of
Caroline County Health Department. prey, why they are at the aviary, and how
the rangers care for them. Meet at the
park offi ce.
Walk, Run, Paddle and Hike
Senior Walk: Meet at the Martinak State

Park Office at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays
and Thursdays for a guided walk on a

paved trail. Walks are approximately
1.5 miles in length or about 3,000 steps
and plenty of benches are available for
resting and enjoying nature.
First Saturday Guided Walk: Discover
Oh, the places
native habitats as you walk at Adkins

Arboretum on the first Saturday of every
you’ll go...
month at 10 a.m. For more information
and to register, call 410-634-2847.
Lake Trail Hike: Join this two mile
guided hike on Saturday June 3, at 2 p.m.
Meet at the Tuckahoe Lake parking area.
Experience the beauty of the season.

Evening Paddle: Thursday, June 22 at
5:30 p.m. Meet up to paddle the quiet
waters of Watts Creek at Martinak State
Park. Make sure to check out the new
boat ramp that is now open! Text or call
BUCKET LISTER TRAVELS 410-924-1529 to register.
Lindsay Lister Evening Hike: Meet at Tuckahoe State
Independent Travel Agent Park Lake Parking area on June 19, 5:30
443.786.5335 | EASTON, MD p.m. to hike 3+ miles on the Tuckahoe
LINZYBLISTER@GMAIL.COM Valley Trail. Bug spray, hat and water
LINDSAYLISTER.INTELETRAVEL.COM are recommended. Text or call 410-924-
1529 to register.
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