Critical Area
Commission Spring Workshop
5/22/2008 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Anne Arundel County - Blue Heron Center, Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road Annapolis, MD
Memorial Day Fun Fair
5/24/2008 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Allegany County - Rocky Gap State Park 12500 Pleasant Valley Rd Flintsone, MD
Painting Our Natural Surroundings
5/24/2008 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Baltimore County - Avalon area at Lost Lake Halethorpe, MD
Details and More Events...
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Trail Maintenance Workshop
Learn the most current strategies in trail repair and maintenance from experienced Gunpowder Falls
State Park Staff at the Sparks Nature Center, 9 a.m. Saturday, May 17. Discuss elements of trail
design, principles of sustainability, maintenance guidelines and regulatory framework involved in
trail design and preservation. Pre-registration is required, please call 410-592-2897.
Help Identify Horseshoe Crab Spawning Habitat
Near the full and new moons of May and early June, predominantly at night, hundreds of thousands of
horseshoe crabs will make their way onto sandy beaches to spawn. While much horseshoe crab spawning
occurs in Delaware, there is activity on Maryland’s inland sandy beaches both on the Chesapeake Bay
and along the coast. DNR needs your help to identify shoreline used as horseshoe crab spawning habitat
in Maryland. While fishing or walking along the beach, if you notice horseshoe crabs spawning on the
shoreline, please document and report the location, using GPS coordinates if possible.
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Hunting and Trapping Regulations
DNR's Wildlife and Heritage Service finalized hunting and trapping season and bag limit
regulations for 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 seasons.
Public comment opportunities began in early February and concluded in late March with the Wildlife
Advisory Commission approving all proposals. New regulations will affect hunting of black bears,
snow geese, deer, wild turkey and other wildlife.
Click here to view final proposals.
Birding Hike
Join a Patapsco Valley State Park naturalist on a leisurely bird hike through the serpentine barrens of
Soldiers Delight N.E.A., Saturday, May 17. Here is your chance to see and hear local and migrant birds
in a variety of habitats. The hike welcomes birders of all skill levels from beginning bird-watchers to
advanced birders. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and binoculars, and be prepared to hike up to two miles
on relatively level, but possibly muddy, trail. Ages 12 and older are invited to meet at the Visitor’s
Center at 8 a.m., located at 5100 Deer Park Road in Owings Mills. Call 410-461-5005 for more information.
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