Enjoy Revolutionary War Reenactment + Visit Kids Day On Canal

Annapolis MD

17 May, 2022

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MARYLAND — The DMV will have plenty of outdoor fun this spring. Residents can watch a Revolutionary War reenactment or explore the C&O Canal. Locals can also go on a paddle tour, learn about unique birds and take a guided tree walk. Patch recently partnered with several local organizations to bring you their latest news. This guest contribution comes from National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways and Chesapeake Conservancy. Here's what Jody Hedeman Couser submitted to help you explore the Chesapeake Bay: "National Colonial Reenactment Festival Step back in time to enjoy Revolutionary War reenactments, a colonial market [fair], encampments, hearth cooking, crafts and demos and tours of Mount Harmon. There will be a food court and tavern for your enjoyment while you enjoy the proceedings. Admission for nonmembers is $10. May 21,22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Mount Harmon Plantation, Earleville, MD. More information." "Kids to Parks Day, C&O Canal Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play, connecting kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands. Join the C&O Canal Trust for fun and educational activities at Fletchers Cove. The C&O Canal Trust will be on hand with family-friendly activities, challenges and tools to help visitors of all ages enjoy the park's history and have a day of outdoor fun. The Canal Trust is also offering tours of the Abner Cloud House, one of the oldest existing structures on the canal, built in 1801. Please pre-register for the Abner Cloud House tours. May 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fletchers Cove, Washington, DC. More information." "Elk River Exploration Paddle Early heads up on this one, which will fill up quickly. Explore the banks of Turkey Point Peninsula by paddling the Elk River with guides. Along the way, learn to identify some of the animals that call this watery habitat home. Meet next to the boat launch facilities in the Rogues Harbor Area. $20 per canoe; $15 per single kayak. Bring your own canoe or kayak for just $5 per person. June 18, 9 a.m.; Elk Neck State Park, North East, MD. Registration and more info." "Of Mobbing and Murder If you love learning about all creatures great and small in the Chesapeake Watershed, we highly recommend following well-known local naturalist and environmental educator Alonso Abugattas. Alonso recently put together a fun homage to the ubiquitous and incredibly clever American crow, a constant source of entertainment for those who take the time to observe bird behavior. In his article, Crows - Of Mobbing and Murder, Alonso discusses what crows eat (anything), and the lengths they go to procure food, like using tools, stealing fish from ice fishermen, cracking nuts under car tires, raiding pet bowls, dining on perfectly macerated road kill, etc. He also shares a video of crows at a plant nursery, systematically pulling the shiny plastic plant tags out of the pots – pretty much for the fun of it. Alonso's blog is called Capital Naturalist, and you can also join his very active Facebook group." "Wild Foods Forest Walk Join nutritional therapy practitioner Shane Brill for a guided tree walk of Adkins Arboretum exploring historical foodways and future food resources, including fruits, nuts, leaves, sap, and roots. Learn about cooking techniques to optimize nutrition and reduce toxins in common foods, and discover how a permaculture approach toward plant functions supports ecological stewardship, food security, and human health and vitality. $25 for nonmembers. May 29, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.(Shane will also lead walks on July 24 and September 18); Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely, MD. Registration and more information." 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