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Campfires at Black Hill - PBHDC0002

There is nothing like being at a campfire under the stars. Join a naturalist for themed songs, stories, games, and of course, s’mores around a fire. Bring a blanket if it’s chilly. Meet at the campfire area by Shelter F on Parking Lot 3, in Black Hill Regional Park. Registration required for all attending. FOBH $6
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Unavailable PBHDC0002-300002 Campfires at Black Hill 10/19/2024 -10/19/2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sa Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 1 and UP $7.00/$7.00 Unavailable
Add To Waitlist PBHDC0002-300003 Campfires at Black Hill 11/16/2024 -11/16/2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sa Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 1 and UP $7.00/$7.00 Waitlist
Add To Selection List PBHDC0002-400001 Campfires at Black Hill 12/07/2024 -12/07/2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sa Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 1 and UP $7.00/$7.00 Available

Family Fishing Fun! - PBHDC0003

Fishing is fun for the whole family and for all abilities! We'll show you how to set up a simple bobber rig, bait your hook, and give you some tips on casting. We'll provide the bait and rigging supplies; you just need to catch the fish! We have fishing poles you can borrow, but if you have your own bring it along. Anglers of all abilities are welcome. All registrants 16 and over must have a current MD fishing license. Meet at the pontoon boat dock by the boat rentals. Registration required. Please register only those planning to fish. FOBH $13
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Unavailable PBHDC0003-300002 Family Fishing Fun 10/18/2024 -10/18/2024 9:00 am -11:00 am F Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 3 and UP $14.00/$14.00 Unavailable

Hike Club - PBHDC0007

The first rule of Hike Club - have fun! Improve your fitness, make new friends, and experience trails and scenery we don't often make time to immerse ourselves in. We welcome all ages, though young children must be able to walk at least 3 miles or be carried. Most trails are not stroller accessible and are easy to moderate in difficulty. Please register no later than 24 hours before the hike so we can contact you with the hike's location and other important information. Registration required. MEETING LOCATION WILL BE EMAILED.
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Add To Waitlist PBHDC0007-300001 Hike Club - Black Hill 11/16/2024 -11/16/2024 9:00 am -11:00 am Sa Black Hill Discovery Center All Ages $2.00/$2.00 Waitlist
Add To Selection List PBHDC0007-400001 Hike Club 12/14/2024 -12/14/2024 9:00 am -11:00 am Sa Black Hill Discovery Center All Ages $2.00/$2.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0007-400003 Hike Club: Birder Edition 01/25/2025 -01/25/2025 9:00 am -11:00 am Sa Black Hill Discovery Center All Ages $2.00/$2.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0007-400004 Hike Club: Birder Edition 02/15/2025 -02/15/2025 9:00 am -11:00 am Sa Black Hill Discovery Center All Ages $2.00/$2.00 Available

Nature Girls Club - PBHDC0010

Girls belong in nature, enjoying outdoor adventures! Join us for a girl-centered Nature Girls Club. There are three in-person sessions with a Park Naturalist that will focus on exploring nature, trying out outdoor skills, and nature journaling. Meetings are monthly. Registration required.
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Add To Waitlist PBHDC0010-300001 Nature Girls Club 09/13/2024 -11/15/2024* 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm F Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 9 to 12 $42.00/$42.00 Waitlist
Add To Selection List PBHDC0010-400001 Nature Girls Club 12/13/2024 -02/28/2025* 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm F Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 8 to 11 $42.00/$42.00 Available

Play Day in the Park - PBHDC0012

Toddlers of all abilities are invited to explore the exciting natural world around the Discovery Center. Families will explore at their own pace using nature play prompts that will remain out for the duration of the program. Visit the front entrance of the Discovery Center to begin your journey through our most accessible areas of the park which are stroller friendly, with shaded areas and locations to rest. All ages are welcome but prompts and materials are geared towards children aged one to three. Registration required. Meets at the Discovery Center.
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Add To Selection List PBHDC0012-300003 Play Day in the Park at the Discovery Center 11/26/2024 -11/26/2024 11:00 am -12:00 pm Tu Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 6 mos to 3 yrs $0.00/$0.00 Available
Unavailable PBHDC0012-300005 Play Day in the Park at SEED 10/23/2024 -10/23/2024 11:00 am -12:00 pm W Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 6 mos to 3 yrs $0.00/$0.00 Unavailable
Add To Selection List PBHDC0012-300006 Play Day in the Park at SEED 11/15/2024 -11/15/2024 11:00 am -12:00 pm F Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 6 mos to 3 yrs $0.00/$0.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0012-400001 Play Day in the Park 12/13/2024 -12/13/2024 11:00 am -12:00 pm F Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 6 mos to 3 yrs $0.00/$0.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0012-400002 Play Day in the Park 01/17/2025 -01/17/2025 11:00 am -12:00 pm F Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 6 mos to 3 yrs $0.00/$0.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0012-400003 Play Day in the Park 02/28/2025 -02/28/2025 11:00 am -12:00 pm F Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 6 mos to 3 yrs $0.00/$0.00 Available

Wild Child Hike - PBHDC0016

This isn’t your average walk in the woods. Scamper like a squirrel, balance like a billy goat, and run like a rabbit through the park. We’ll be on and off the trail as we go on a hiking adventure. Wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Be sure to sign up 24 hours ahead so we can contact you with the meeting location. Registration required. FOBH $7 MEETING LOCATION WILL BE EMAILED
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Unavailable PBHDC0016-300001 Wild Child Hike 11/05/2024 -11/05/2024 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Tu Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 4 to 12 $8.00/$8.00 Unavailable
Add To Selection List PBHDC0016-400001 Wild Child Hike 01/29/2025 -01/29/2025 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm W Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 4 to 12 $7.00/$7.00 Available

Time for Tots - PBHDC0022

Enjoy a seasonal story, make a craft to go with the story and then go outside to explore nature with a park naturalist. Registration required. FOBH $6
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Add To Selection List PBHDC0022-400001 "Waiting for Snow" 12/19/2024 -12/19/2024 10:00 am -11:00 am Th Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 2 to 5 $7.00/$7.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0022-400002 "It's Winter" 01/10/2025 -01/10/2025 10:00 am -11:00 am F Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 2 to 5 $7.00/$7.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0022-400003 "The Valentine Bears" 02/14/2025 -02/14/2025 10:00 am -11:00 am F Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 2 to 5 $7.00/$7.00 Available

Wild Forest Time - PBHDC0024

Do you dream of building forts in the woods, or climbing a tree? Maybe you want to learn about woodland critters or create some art in the woods. Join us for a time to explore the woods how you want to. We’ll supply some materials and a space to create and explore, you supply the imagination and sense of adventure! Drop in at our campfire circle area any time during the program to join in on the fun. Meet at the campfire area by Shelter F on Parking Lot 3, in Black Hill Regional Park. Registration required.
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Unavailable PBHDC0024-300001 Wild Forest Time 11/10/2024 -11/10/2024 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Su Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 3 and UP $0.00/$0.00 Unavailable
Add To Selection List PBHDC0024-400001 Wild Forest Time 12/15/2024 -12/15/2024 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Su Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 3 and UP $0.00/$0.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0024-400002 Wild Forest Time 02/23/2025 -02/23/2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Su Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 3 and UP $0.00/$0.00 Available

Bats & Beavers Pontoon Boat Cruise - PBHDC0027

Join us during Birdability Week for a sunset cruise aboard the pontoon boat. While we search for beaver lodges and feeding sites, we’ll also keep an eye, and ear, out for birds. Maybe we’ll get to see some early winter waterfowl! As the sun sets, we'll use our bat detector to help us find feeding bats. Please register and pay for all participants. You may want to bring a jacket or sweater as it is often cooler on the boat. Meet at the pontoon boat dock, by the boat rentals. The pontoon boat and dock are accessible and accessible parking is available by the dock. EnChroma glasses available upon request. Registration required. FOBH $7
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Unavailable PBHDC0027-300004 Birds & Bats & Beavers Pontoon Boat Cruise 10/24/2024 -10/24/2024 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Th Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 6 and UP $8.00/$8.00 Unavailable

Babes in a Backpack - PBHDC0051

Let’s go outside and hike to improve fitness, play in nature, and experience the great outdoors as a family. You will meet a naturalist at the meet up spot and set out on a trail that will have nature play and fun learning prompts along the way. These hikes are designed for adults with young children. Most trails are not stroller accessible, so you’ll need a backpack or carrier for younger kids and non-walkers. Please register everyone attending no later than 24 hours before the hike so we can contact you with the hike's location and other important information.
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Unavailable PBHDC0051-300003 Babes in a Backpack 11/07/2024 -11/07/2024 10:00 am -12:00 pm Th Black Hill Discovery Center All Ages $0.00/$2.00 Unavailable
Add To Selection List PBHDC0051-400001 Babes in a Backpack 12/17/2024 -12/17/2024 10:00 am -12:00 pm Tu Black Hill Discovery Center All Ages $0.00/$2.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0051-400002 Babes in a Backpack 01/21/2025 -01/21/2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm Tu Black Hill Discovery Center All Ages $0.00/$2.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0051-400003 Babes in a Backpack 02/13/2025 -02/13/2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm Th Black Hill Discovery Center All Ages $0.00/$2.00 Available

Preschool in the Park - PBHDC0052

We believe children belong outside and that they learn best by playing and experiencing the world around them. This program is a 24 session, drop-off, preschool program designed to foster your child’s creativity, sense of self, and love of the outdoors. Classes will be outdoors with the SEED Classroom as our base. Children must be potty-trained by the start of the program and bring their own snack with them. A welcome letter with more information will be sent once you register. REGISTRATION BEGINS ON JULY 19 at 9am.
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Add To Waitlist PBHDC0052-200001 Preschool in the Park 09/10/2024 -12/12/2024* 9:00 am -12:00 pm Tu, Th Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 3.5 to 6 $600.00/$600.00 Waitlist
Add To Waitlist PBHDC0052-400001 Preschool in the Park 02/18/2025 -05/15/2025* 9:00 am -12:00 pm Tu, Th Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 3.5 to 6 $600.00/$600.00 Waitlist

Afternoon on the Pontoon - PBHDC0054

Enjoy a leisurely cruise on our pontoon boat on Little Seneca Lake looking for local wildlife such as beaver, deer, otter, herons, and osprey. Please register and pay for all participants. Meet at the pontoon boat dock by the boat rental area. Be sure to bring an extra jacket or blanket, as it's often cooler on the water. FOBH $6
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Unavailable PBHDC0054-300003 Afternoon on the Pontoon 10/18/2024 -10/18/2024 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm F Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 6 and up $7.00/$7.00 Unavailable
Unavailable PBHDC0054-300004 Afternoon on the Pontoon 11/02/2024 -11/02/2024 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Sa Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 6 and up $7.00/$7.00 Unavailable
Unavailable PBHDC0054-300005 Afternoon on the Pontoon 11/02/2024 -11/02/2024 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Sa Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 6 and up $7.00/$7.00 Unavailable

Homeschool: Forest Thrills & Skills - PBHDC0056

Come join us for a woodland adventure full of adventurous play, nature lessons, and wild skills. Each month we'll explore what nature has to show us and spend some time learning new wild skills. We will also have time, space, and materials for unstructured play in the woods around our campfire circle. Students will be able to self-select what they would like to focus on from the activities provided. We will meet at the SEED Classroom, in Black Hill Regional Park. FOBH $13
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Unavailable PBHDC0056-300002 Homeschool: Forest Thrills & Skills 10/16/2024 -10/16/2024 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm W Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 6 to 14 $14.00/$14.00 Unavailable
Add To Waitlist PBHDC0056-300003 Homeschool: Forest Thrills & Skills 11/13/2024 -11/13/2024 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm W Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 6 to 14 $14.00/$14.00 Waitlist
Add To Selection List PBHDC0056-400001 Homeschool: Forest Thrills & Skills 12/11/2024 -12/11/2024 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm W Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 6 to 14 $14.00/$14.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0056-400002 Homeschool: Forest Thrills & Skills 01/15/2025 -01/15/2025 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm W Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 6 to 14 $14.00/$14.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0056-400003 Homeschool: Forest Thrills & Skills 02/19/2025 -02/19/2025 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm W Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 6 to 14 $14.00/$14.00 Available

Black Hill Van Trips - PBHDC0057

Join a naturalist on this day trip to the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Center in Delaware for some outstanding viewing of snow geese, dabbling ducks, and eagles. Fee includes transportation from Black Hill Discovery Center. Please bring binoculars, warm clothing, a lunch, and money for a quick dinner stop on the way home. FOBH $58
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Add To Selection List PBHDC0057-300003 Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge 11/14/2024 -11/14/2024 10:00 am - 8:30 pm Th Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 18 and up $60.00/$60.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0057-400001 Eagle Watching at Conowingo Dam 12/10/2024 -12/10/2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Tu Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 18 and up $50.00/$50.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0057-400002 Jug Bay and Merkle NRMA 01/12/2025 -01/12/2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Su Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 18 and up $50.00/$50.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0057-400004 Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge 02/26/2025 -02/26/2025 10:30 am - 8:00 pm W Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 18 and up $50.00/$50.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0057-400005 Farm Museum and Festival of Wreaths 12/03/2024 -12/03/2024 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Tu Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 18 and up $50.00/$50.00 Available

Birding at Black Hill - PBHDC0060

Want to join the 45 million other bird-watching Americans, but don’t know where to start? We’ll start with the basics of bird identification and go over how to select and use binoculars. Then we’ll go do some birding! If you have your own binoculars, please bring them along. And be sure to dress for the weather. Meet at the Discovery Center. FOBH $11
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Add To Waitlist PBHDC0060-300002 Birding for Beginners 11/30/2024 -11/30/2024 9:00 am -12:00 pm Sa Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 16 and up $12.00/$12.00 Waitlist
Add To Selection List PBHDC0060-400001 Birding for the Family 12/07/2024 -12/07/2024 10:00 am -12:00 pm Sa Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 2 and up $14.00/$14.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0060-400002 Birding for Beginners 01/18/2025 -01/18/2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm Sa Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 16 and up $12.00/$12.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0060-400003 Waterfowl Hike 02/11/2025 -02/11/2025 10:00 am -11:30 am Tu Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 18 and up $7.00/$7.00 Available
Add To Selection List PBHDC0060-400007 Birding for Beginners 02/01/2025 -02/01/2025 9:00 am -12:00 pm Sa Black Hill Discovery Center Ages 16 and up $12.00/$12.00 Available

Deck the Halls - PBHDC0061

Come to the Discovery Center and help decorate for the holiday season. Bring an ornament to donate or one that you made to hang on our tree, or just help hang our own nature-themed decorations. We’ll also make snowflakes to hang in the windows. You can drop by anytime during program hours.
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Add To Selection List PBHDC0061-400001 Deck the Halls 12/07/2024 -12/07/2024 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Sa Black Hill Discovery Center All Ages $0.00/$0.00 Available