FAMILY EVENTS
Paddling on Marshall Creek
Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
Times: Group 1: 8:30 am to 10 am - FULL
Group 2: 10:15 am to 11:45 am - FULL
Group 3: 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm - FULL
Please sign up for the waitlist. We often get last minute cancellations!
Meeting point: Marshall Creek boat ramp
Address: The end of Marshall Creek Rd, Newark, MD
Marshall Creek winds through a beautiful marsh to Newport Bay. We are likely to see lots of birds such as herons, egrets, and ducks. The launch area is a boat ramp which makes it easy to climb in and out of the paddleboats. We will provide kayaks, a canoe, and life vests. No paddling experience is needed. Please wear clothes that may get wet (water dripping from paddles!) and bring bug spray, sunscreen, hat, and water.
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​Assateague Island Geology and Bay Life
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time: 12:30pm to 2pm
Meeting Point: Life of the Marsh Trail parking lot at Assateague Island National Seashore
Address: Bayside Drive, Berlin MD
Assateague Island is constantly moving due to shifting sands. The bay side is the perfect place to observe these changes. It is also teeming with life. Marsh and bay provide habitats for an amazing variety of animals such as fish, invertebrates, lots of birds, and yes - ponies! We will walk the 1/2 mile Life of the Marsh trail, learn about the islands geology, and catch and release small critters in the shallow and warm bay. Please wear water shoes and bathing suits.