Nature Centers Near Me in Essex, md
Sandy Point State Park
1100 East College Parkway, Annapolis, MD
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This 786-acre Maryland State Park is located along the Northwestern shore of the majestic Chesapeake Bay. The park’s beaches and picnic areas are well known for... Read More
Irvine Nature Center
11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD
Mission Statement:
Irvine is an environmental education organization. Our mission is to educate and inspire current and future generations to explore, respect and... Read More
Patuxent Research Refuge
10901 Scarlet Tanager Ct, Laurel, MD
Patuxent Research Refuge is one of over 540 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The National Wildlife Refuge System is the world’s... Read More
Elk Neck State Park
4395 Turkey Point Road, North East, MD
Elk Neck State Park is located in Cecil County on a peninsula, formed by the Chesapeake Bay on the west and the Elk River on the east. The park has 2,370 acres of land and includes 250... Read More
Robinson Nature Center
6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD
Mission Statement
Our mission is to facilitate the enjoyment and understanding of our natural resources and to bridge the gap between people and nature. By inspiring... Read More
Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD
Brookside Gardens is Montgomery County's incomparable, award-winning 50-acre public display garden situated within Wheaton Regional Park. Included in the gardens are several distinct areas:... Read More
Meadowside Nature Center
5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD
Located in Rock Creek Regional Park, Meadowside Nature Center offers hands-on natural and cultural history programs for families, schools, and scouts. Visitors can spend their time hiking our 8... Read More
Woodend Nature Sanctuary
8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD
Woodend Sanctuary is one of the few remaining grand old estates in Chevy Chase, Montgomery County, Maryland. The 40-acre property dates back to a 1699 colonial land grant. John Russell Pope,... Read More
Croydon Creek Nature Center
852 Avery Road, Rockville, MD
The Croydon Creek Nature Center (CCNC) is just a short distance from vibrant downtown Rockville. The center is nestled on 120 acres of forest preserve, open meadow areas and a winding creek... Read More
Martinak State Park
137 Deep Shore Road, Denton, MD
George Martinak deeded this land of forests, fields and marsh to the state in 1961 for preservation as a recreational facility and a natural area for the enjoyment of all. Bordered by the... Read More
Gambrill State Park
8602 Gambrill Park Road, Frederick, MD
Gambrill State Park is a beautiful mountain park, located on the ridge of the Catoctin Mountains in Frederick County. Its most popular feature is the 16 miles of trails for hiking, mountain... Read More
Point Lookout State Park
11175 Point Lookout Road, Scotland, MD
This park's peaceful surroundings on a peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River in St. Mary's County belie its history as the location of a camp which imprisoned as many as... Read More
Pocomoke River State Park
6572 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD
The scenic Pocomoke River is the setting for the Pocomoke River State Park, Shad Landing, and Milburn Landing areas.
Shad Landing is on the south side of the Pocomoke River off Route... Read More
Assateague State Park
7307 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD
Assateague State Park is Maryland's only oceanfront park. It is located on Assateague Island, a barrier island bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Sinepuxent Bay on the west. Its... Read More
Rocky Gap State Park
12500 Pleasant Valley Road, Flintstone, MD
Rocky Gap State Park is located in Western Maryland’s Allegany County. The park encompasses over 3,000 acres of public land for visitors to enjoy. Rugged mountains surround the park. The... Read More
New Germany State Park
349 Headquarters Lane, Grantsville, MD
New Germany State Park’s visitors frequently call it a “best kept secret.” This mountain gem is nestled between the 2,900 ft. Big Savage Mountain to the east and the eastern Continental Divide... Read More
Lake Roland
1000 Lakeside Drive, Baltimore, MD
The over 500 acre park, leased to Baltimore County, is a multi-faceted facility with numerous trails, nature and environmental programs, a dog park, pavilions, and waterfront activities, such... Read More
