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| Welcome to Western Garrett County
State Park Volunteers, Inc.
The purpose of the organization is to assist park staff in the operation of programs, staffing facilities, conducting special events, fundraising for park needs, maintenance, and interpretation. WGCSPV, Inc. headquarters is located at the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park. Popular programs WGCSPV, Inc. sponsors are: Art in the Park, Natural Egg Dying, Thayerville Fire Tower Tours, Friends Store Open House, Holiday Open House, and the Ramp Cook - Off. WGCSPV, Inc. also spends time volunteering with nature programs, trail maintenance, gardening, and more. The WGCSPV, Inc. is also slated to help raise the funds for a Forest Canopy Walkway to be built that will attach to the Discovery Center. The Forest Canopy Walkway will tower 80 feet above the ground allowing visitors access to different levels of the forest canopy. A walkway allows access to the upper parts of the forest (the canopy) which is where most of the action is. From the walkway, birds, butterflies, flowers,and various other species of animals, plants, and insects; which are otherwise invisible, can be seen. The walkway will have three sections: canopy bridge, catenary or swinging bridge, and a canopy tower. This project will not be successful unless we have the participation and generous donations from visitors, patrons, volunteers, and local businesses. Please stop by the Discovery Center to see the future site of the Forest Canopy Walkway. Click for more information about the Forest Canopy Walkways here. May 21,
2010
For
Immediate Release
Friends
Store at Sang Run to Open Memorial Day Weekend
The
Historic Friends Store will reopen for the summer season beginning
Saturday May 29th.
The
Maryland Park Service acquired the 81 acre property in 2008. “We have
been working hard to reopen the store as an Appalachian heritage
showcase for the area” according to Ranger Caroline Blizzard.
The store will be replicated as closely as possible to keep its
historic nature and place in the community. We hope to bring to life
through interpretive programming the traditions of Garrett County.
Programming of this nature will help insure that our heritage
is preserved and passed on to the next generation. Topics of interest
will include gardening, native plant uses, and musical and craft
traditions. Nature study such as bird walks, reptile programs, Jr.
Rangers and hikes are also slated.
The
store will also serve as a point of contact for river activity by
rafters and tubers.
The
Friends Delight shelter, now open to public use through reservations,
and the Friend’s Store are great additions to our park. Our staff has
worked hard to find ways to showcase this wonderful
new addition to the Maryland Park Service. So stop by and see us or
become a volunteer. The store will be open Saturday, Sunday and
Monday’s through the summer.
For more information
call 301-387-7067
Caroline
Blizzard
Director,
The Discovery Center
Deep
Creek Lake State Park
301-387-7067
Art in the Park *Service charge applies for entrance* July 10, July 11, Over 40 artists exhibit and sell their original artwork at this annual event sponsored by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers, Inc. to help local businesses and non-profits, provide environmental education, and fundraise for the Forest Canopy Walkway Project at the Discovery Center. Vendors at Art in the Park typically donate something to be auctioned off on behalf of the WGCSPV, Inc. to raise funds towards the forest canopy project and community members provide a ton of volunteer hours to make this event successful every year.
The WGCSPV, Inc. also hosts a Tye Dying Station where you can make your one of a kind Art in the Park T-shirt for $10. Proceeds benefit the Forest Canopy Walkway Project. The Discovery Center also hosts a booth with volunteers, where community members can observe the birds from the aviary up close and can even get a chance touch a range of different animals like snakes and frogs. The animals change every few hours, so visitors check in to see what is new.
Vendors/businesses include dixieland music, food, pottery, jewelry, photography, woodworking, watercolor and oil paintings and much more. If you are a vendor/business and would like to have a booth at this years Art in the Park, please call the Discovery Center ASAP. First come first serve. Spaces are limited!
Come by boat or car to the event. A service charge applies for entrance this year. Call 301-387-7067 or 301-387-7314 for more info.
Sponsored by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers Inc. and Garrett County Arts Council.
Please consider joining our volunteer team. Fill out an application today.
Thayerville Fire Tower Tours
*$2 per person fee*
Opens June 24th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
As a companion educational opportunity to the Forest Canopy Walkway, the volunteers are now leading tours of the historic Thayerville Fire Tower. Installed in 1921 it was one of the first fire lookout towers in the state and the last operating tower for the MD Forest Service. Hike up the steps for spectacular views of Deep Creek Lake from 90 feet up and learn about fire history in Maryland. Tour capacity is limited. Four at a time. Must be four feet tall to access the tower. Check the WGCSPV, Inc. tour times on the Discovery Center schedule.
*$2 per person fee* Goes toward a maintenance fund for the tower. Fee's can be paid at the tower or at the Discovery Center.
Sponsored by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers Inc. Please consider joining our volunteer team. Fill out an application today.
Friends Delight Store Open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday every week! 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Summer only! Call the Discovery Center for directions!
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. 301-387-7067Sponsored by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers Inc. Please consider joining our volunteer team. Fill out an application today.
Holiday Open House2010 Dates Coming Soon!
Come and visit with Santa and have your picture taken. Make a keepsake frame for your quality photo and make other Holiday crafts. Enjoy hot chocolate, home baked cookies, etc. Shop for Holiday gifts and stocking stuffers while visiting the Discovery Center.Call 301-387-7067 or 301-387-7314 for more information.
Sponsored by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers Inc.
Please consider joining our volunteer team. Fill out an application today.
Natural Egg Dying
2011 Dates Coming Soon!
Get a chance to meet the Easter Bunny! Children will enjoy an egg dyeing session using all natural dyes. Bring no more than six, hard boiled eggs. Wipe eggs off with a mild vinegar solution so eggs will take the dye. Bring your family and friends to the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park for this Volunteer sponsored program.The Easter Bunny will have treats for the children. Photos with the Bunny are also available.
Photos by Caroline Blizzard Sponsored by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers Inc. Please consider joining our volunteer team. Fill out an application today.
Ramp Cook - Off
2011 Dates Coming Soon!
Locals and visitors compete for a prize for the tastiest ramp dish. You can
participate in this annual aromatic tradition by sampling their dishes, or
munching on grilled or deep fried ramps or entering a dish of your own.
Ramps are flavorful wild onions high in healthy vitamins and minerals and distinguished by its strong garlic and onion odor. They have the cholesterol-reducing capacity of garlic and folk medicine maintains that ramps keep away colds and flu.
Judging will take place at 11 a.m. and tasting by the public will begin by 12 p.m. A panel of two judges will determine the winner based on creativity, ramp flavor and presentation. There will be interpretive events on site, tasting, live music and fun for the whole family.
Photos by Caroline Blizzard Pre-registration for the event is required no later than April 22. Electricity will be available if needed. For more details or to enter a dish, contact the Discovery Center at 301-387-7067. Donations benefit the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers.
Fill out a registration form today! Mail or email.
Sponsored by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers Inc. Please consider joining our volunteer team. Fill out an application today.
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| Officers for 2010: President: Fred Schaich Vice-President: Rob Stansbury Treasurer: Rickie Rubenstein Secretary: Becky Wilson Volunteer Coordinator with DNR: Patty Manown Mash
| | Project Leaders: Egg Dying: Peggy and Tom Carr Chat with a Ranger: Carol Stansbury Art in the Park: Patty Manown Mash Holiday Open House: Carol Maley Fire Tower Tours: Caroline Blizzard Membership: Peggy Carr
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