Join NHSM for a weekend at Tuckahoe State Park, where rivers meet roots and trees whisper their stories.
On Friday, we’ll arrive and settle into our woodland home, taking time to orient ourselves to the land before gliding across the lake on a gentle paddle. As twilight falls, we’ll gather under the stars for a screening of Rooted Wisdom, a moving film that honors the landscape knowledge once used by self-liberators to navigate paths to freedom. This journey was sparked in part by the vision of Damika Baker-Wilson and is guided by historian, Anthony Cohen.
Saturday begins with an exploratory paddle along the winding waters of Tuckahoe Creek. The shoreline reveals a diverse collection of tree species, each with unique characteristics and ecological roles. In the afternoon, we’ll make our way to Adkins Arboretum, where we will be guided through the forest trails that lead us through American Beech groves, blooming meadows, and lush lowlands.
Sunday morning is yours to wander, explore the woods, savor the stillness, or simply greet the day however nature calls.
Please note: Participants will provide their own meals and camping gear.
The Natural History Society of Maryland is a volunteer-led non-profit organization, so the fee you pay will go directly to support the programs, the nature collections, and the building that make this kind of nature education possible.
NEW – Payment and Cancellation Policy: Payment is due online at the time of registration. Cancellations made seven or more days in advance of the event will receive a refund minus a 5% processing fee. Cancellations made within seven days of the event will not receive a refund. Events with fees of $10 or less are not refundable unless canceled by NHSM. NHSM retains the right to update or change these requirements at any time.
For questions, please email Bex at BLyons@marylandnature.org.
