Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers, Inc.

Bringing people and natural resources together by promoting and encouraging conservation, research and educational opportunities in Garrett County.

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Events at

The Discovery Center Deep Creek Lake State Park

January 2012

 

 

Saturday, January Turtle Talk Come learn about the different species of turtles found in Garrett county.  Explore the shell from the inside out and get the chance to touch these resident critters!

Saturday, January Birding Craft Watch birds eating at the feeders from inside the discovery center and make your own homemade pine cone bird feeder!

Sunday, January Critter Feeding!  Join the Naturalist as we feed the critters who live in the Discovery Center! Learn cool facts and find out what they eat in the wild!            

Saturday, January 14                         11.00 a.m. Hoot of a Time Come down to the Discovery room to learn cool facts and meet one of the owls that live at the Center!

Saturday, January 14                         Wildlife Investigation This self guided program allows you to become a detective for the nature world.  Open your eyes and see the clues left behind by nature.  Can you tell the difference between the details and solve the puzzle?

Sunday, January 15                            Critter Feeding!  Join the Naturalist as we feed the critters who live in the Discovery Center! Learn cool facts and find out what they eat in the wild!   

Saturday, January 21                         Lake Critters Lean about the animals that call Deep Creek Lake their home and discover the importance of watersheds.

 

Saturday, January 21                         Tree Story N’ Craft Join the Naturalist to learn all about tress and make your own leaf prints to keep!

Sunday, January 22                            Critter Feeding!  Join the Naturalist as we feed the critters who live in the Discovery Center! Learn cool facts and find out what they eat in the wild!   

Saturday, January 28                         11.00 a.m. Hoot of a Time Come down to the Discovery room to learn cool facts and meet one of the owls that live at the Center!

Saturday, January 28                           Nature Games Meet in the discovery room to play educational games about how wildlife survive and their daily lives!

Sunday, January 29                              Critter Feeding!  Join the Naturalist as we feed the critters who live in the                    Discovery Center! Learn cool facts and find out what they eat in the wild!

                   Snow Shoe Rentals Available (weather permitting)

2 hours………………………..$7.00/set

Half day (4 hours)…………..$11.00/set

Full day (6 hours)…………..$13.00/set

 

For more schedule, park information, and updates about the Discovery Center go to these websites!

http//:discoverycenterdcl.com

www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/deepcreeklake.html

www.deepcreektimes.com

Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center

“Bringing people and resources together”

Programs and Center hours are subject to change without notice.

All programs meet or begin at the Discovery Center unless otherwise noted.

For more information, call us at (301)387-7067

 

The facilities of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or physical or mental disability

                     


 
 
                          

SPECIAL EVENTS 2011

                                

 

 


                                                                       Deep Creek Lake State Park (DCLSP)

Discovery CenterDeep Creek Lake area

 

April  7, 2012 – Saturday

Natural Egg Dyeing Program                        Anytime during  <내ţ>11 am – 1:00 pm

Friends and family come to The Discovery Center & enjoy an egg dyeing session using all natural dyes.  Bring no more than 6 hardboiled eggs to dye.

Sponsored by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers Inc. (WGCSPVI)

                                    www.discoverycenterdcl.com

Call 301-387-7067  or 301-387-7314 for more information

 

April 28, 2012 – Saturday

Ramp Cook-Off

Participate in this aromatic tradition by sampling the prepared dishes.  Anyone interested in competing should contact 301-387-7067 early. 

Sponsored by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers Inc. (WGCSPVI)

Call 301-387-7067  or 301-387-7314 for more information

 

FREE FISHING DAYS

Saturdays:   June 2, & 9 and  Wednesday-  July 4th

Anyone can fish in Maryland’s freshwaters without a fishing license these days only.

 

July 14 &15, 2012– Saturday & Sunday

Art in the Park  -   Service charge applies for entrance

Saturday:  <내ţ>10 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday:     <내ţ>10 am to 4:00 pm

Over 40 artists exhibit and sell their original artwork.  This includes: pottery, jewelry, photography, woodworking, watercolor and oil paintings and Much more!  Dixieland music, food, roving naturalist programs, etc.  Art demonstrations in a beautiful, natural setting. 

Come by boat or car to the event. Call 301-387-7067 or 301-387-7314 for more info.

Sponsored by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers Inc. (WGCSPVI) and

Garrett County Arts Council (GCAC)  www.discoverycenterdcl.com

 

October 6, 2012 – Saturday                                                

Friends Store OPEN HOUSE

Stop by and see what’s been done to the Store since last year. Experience some of the best Appalachia has to offer. Activities all day and Historical talks about the property and learn much more about the Sang Run area.  Call the Discovery Center for more info and directions.  301-387-7067

 

 

December 8 2012 – Saturday                                                      

Holiday OPEN HOUSE                                                 (visit anytime during these hours)

Come and visit w/Santa and have your picture taken w/him. Great idea for a Family picture w/Santa! Make a keepsake frame for your quality photo and make other Holiday crafts. 

Enjoy hot chocolate, homebaked cookies, etc.  Shop for Holiday gifts and stocking stuffers while visiting the Discovery Center.

Sponsored by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers Inc. (WGCSPVI)

Call 301-387-7067 or 301-387-7314 for more information.

 

During the Summer, The Discovery Center is OPEN 7 Days a week and programs are offered Daily.  Please visit the website:  www.discoverycenterdcl.com  to learn more about the various programs offered.  301-387-7067