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Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center is transforming the grounds of the 30-acre sculpture garden into a wondrous menagerie of real, imagined, and otherworldly creatures. Works will be installed amongst the woods, trails, trees, lawns, and patios of the sculpture garden.

The Kay Daugherty Gallery at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center will feature On Paper: Printmaking, Book Arts & Beyond. Selected work will highlight the expanse of printmaking and book arts as an artistic discipline. Techniques such as relief printing, etching, lithography, paper making, book binding, letterpress, collage and papercut will be explored. All works should showcase the unique process and craftsmanship that goes into each handmande paper, print, or collage. Select media welcome; small to large-scale works; indoor and outdoor works; cash awards will be presented.

Hike at ACLT once a month every month in 2021 and win some really cool prizes! Not to mention all the great benefits to your physical and mental health and well-being! Every time you visit ACLT’s trails, use the QR code located at all trailheads to sign in to be sure your hike is counted! Everyone’s a Winner! All adults who complete the challenge win ACLT merch! Choose from water bottles, knit hats, gaiters, mugs or baseball hats! Children receive free ACLT decals and stickers. PLUS one winner will be drawn to win THE GRAND PRIZE which includes a free t-shirt from the ACLT online store and a $25 gift card to Smoothie King!

Join us for a magical summer in the garden! Enjoy a safe, outdoor, engaging experience during Annmarie’s Enchanted Summer at the Garden! You will find a variety of low-touch, no-touch fun along the trails and paths of the Sculpture Garden. Grab your bug spray, pack a picnic blanket or chairs, and spend your summer with us! Need some more magic? There are extra hidden things to find. Can you find the Dragon’s Nest? The three Gnome Villages? All the colorful Tree Pops? The fun and informative Nature Notes? Purchase a Sluice Kit to take home and search for gems and fossils. There’s so much to explore, you’ll want to visit often to see what’s new!

Miss seeing your favorite otters at Calvert Marine Museum? Wait no longer!! You can now check in with Chumley, Calvert and Chessie Gracie on the Calvert Marine Museum's live web cams.

This school year, join CMM for a virtual fieldtrip experience! The CMM Education Team has created FIVE new and unique programs for students K-5 to engage in activities focusing on paleontology, estuarine biology, and maritime history. Each program is available to public, private, and homeschool groups. You must complete registration for your requested virtual fieldtrip experience and we will send you the corresponding website link.

Looking for a fun Father’s Day for the family? Learn a variety of Native American cooking skills including baking without an oven, boiling water without a pot, and how to cook like a pro over an open fire. This class is perfect for campers, backpackers, people who are just plain curious, and those exploring the true paleo diet.

What dad doesn't want to enjoy a one hour cruise after breakfast on his big day? Enjoy the Solomons Harbor and the Patuxent River. Bring drinks and snacks if you like.

Enjoy a one hour cruise on the river with a relaxing sightseeing cruise. On your cruise, you will cruise the busy Solomons inner harbor, see Solomons Island and the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, pass underneath the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge and turn back at Pt. Patience and the Naval Recreation Center. Departures are from the Calvert Marine Museum dock. All cruises are weather permitting. Tickets are available for purchase online and at the Admissions Desk. Maximum capacity is 20 persons. Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities with reasonable notice. No strollers allowed. All passengers must wear a mask for this one hour cruise.

Enjoy a 2 hour cruise aboard the head boat, Miss Lizzy, on the Chesapeake Bay watching for dolphins! You are welcome to bring a cooler with your favorite snacks and beverages! Please be sure to arrive 45 minutes prior to departure. *Any cruise may be cancelled due to severe weather, mechanical issues or lack of participation. We do have minimum of 20 tickets to sell in order for the boat to sail.

What dad doesn't want to enjoy a one hour cruise before dinner on his big day? Enjoy the Solomons Harbor and the Patuxent River. Bring drinks and snacks if you like. Preregistration is required.

For children entering grades 6-8 in fall 2021. Take your interest in birds to the next level with this camp. From the forest to the shore we will be learning about the many species of birds that call our area home. We will teach you how to identify birds by their song and appearance. This year we will also be collecting data for the breeding bird survey. You will also get the chance to observe a bird banding research project. Bring your binoculars and your camera for a fun adventure. Locations varies by day.

For children entering grades 3-5 in fall 2021. At the end of a summer day, if a child isn’t dirty, there is something missing! Dirt is teeming with life, and is often the sign of a good time. In this camp we will dig into underground ecosystems - exploring different habitats to discover who and what is underfoot. We will investigate different kinds of soil we have in the park and, of course, play in the mud!

It’s critter catching time! Join us for a guided exploration of beneficial bugs. Have you ever pet a bumble bee? Did you know butterflies have a curly tongue? Walk with us to the milkweed patch where we can visit with our friends, the pollinating insects! Register early and receive an Insect Investigation kit, free! Catching supplies will also be available to borrow, or BYO. Families of all ages are welcome

Enjoy a one hour cruise on the river with a relaxing sightseeing cruise. On your cruise, you will cruise the busy Solomons inner harbor, see Solomons Island and the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, pass underneath the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge and turn back at Pt. Patience and the Naval Recreation Center. Departures are from the Calvert Marine Museum dock. All cruises are weather permitting. Tickets are available for purchase online and at the Admissions Desk. Maximum capacity is 20 persons. Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities with reasonable notice. No strollers allowed. All passengers must wear a mask for this one hour cruise.

For preschoolers ages 3 – 5, with an adult. This program focuses on one of the museum's three themes. Join us for story time and a take away craft, available while supplies last. Sessions are 15-20 minutes. Capacity limited to 12 people per session.

Enjoy a one hour cruise on the river with a relaxing sightseeing cruise. On your cruise, you will cruise the busy Solomons inner harbor, see Solomons Island and the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, pass underneath the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge and turn back at Pt. Patience and the Naval Recreation Center. Departures are from the Calvert Marine Museum dock. All cruises are weather permitting. Tickets are available for purchase online and at the Admissions Desk. Maximum capacity is 20 persons. Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities with reasonable notice. No strollers allowed. All passengers must wear a mask for this one hour cruise.

Speaker: Gabrielle Tayac, Ph.D. (Piscataway) Associate Professor of Public History, Department of History and Art History, George Mason University. Indigenous cultural worldviews balanced feminine and masculine cycles in every aspect of life. Colonial and later assimilative policies sharply decimated these traditions. This presentation will first explore historic tribal losses and then celebrate revitalizations that have surged over the past 50 years. Rematriation is a newly expressed term that brings back wellbeing based on very old Piscataway values that honor environmental and human interdependence. In these times, both awareness and ethical practices benefit all Marylanders.

Missing the artLAB? Join us outside for a lightly guided upcycled art project! We'll guide 10 family groups through a step by step project, while being properly distanced, outdoors, and providing individual tool kits to eliminate shared materials. A great way to customize your family visit to Annmarie. Pack a picnic, search for fairy houses, and stay and play afterwards.

Nearly 70 archaeological sites document a remarkable and varied history that goes back thousands of years at JPPM. Through this special guided hike, visitors can learn about the 9,000 years of human history uncovered by the archaeology carried out on the park. Please note this is an approximately 2-hour, 2.5 mile hike on various surfaces/elevations, and can be strenuous for new hikers. Dress comfortably and bring plenty of water, as there are no fountains along hike. Groups will meet at the Visitor Center parking lot. In the event of rain, tours will be cancelled.

Enjoy a one hour cruise on the river with a relaxing sightseeing cruise. On your cruise, you will cruise the busy Solomons inner harbor, see Solomons Island and the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, pass underneath the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge and turn back at Pt. Patience and the Naval Recreation Center. Departures are from the Calvert Marine Museum dock. All cruises are weather permitting. Tickets are available for purchase online and at the Admissions Desk. Maximum capacity is 20 persons. Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities with reasonable notice. No strollers allowed. All passengers must wear a mask for this one hour cruise.

On the fourth Friday of the month, JPPM brings back a re-imagined version of our wildly popular Tavern Night! Our Pints and Pups series will feature the ever-popular sea shanty performers the Chanteymen, a variety of food vendors and offer tastings from local breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Each month a local animal shelter will be onsite with pets available for adoption.

The 2021 North Beach Farmers’ Market season is tentatively set for May 1 through September 25, 2021. We are pleased to announce changes to the market that will give it a traditional, small town atmosphere. The new North Beach Farmers’ Market will be held on Saturday mornings from 8 to 11 am in the parking lot of the North Beach Senior Center. The market will include local vendors with items such as plants, farm vegetables, baked goods, meats, cheeses, eggs and other fresh goods. The Town of North Beach will follow the State of Maryland’s masking order and physical distancing order for outdoor public areas that exist at the start of, and during, the Farmers’ Market season.

DrinkMaryland: North Beach is back and better than ever! DrinkMaryland returns to North Beach, the Jewel of the Chesapeake Bay. Come out to Bay Avenue and enjoy the beautiful views while exploring a wonderful selection of Maryland-made art, food, and drink. Presented by the Maryland Wineries Association and North Beach, this DrinkMaryland event celebrates all things Maryland-Made and their makers. Come see what all the buzz around DrinkMaryland is about, and join us for an afternoon full of food, local artisans, live music, friends, and all of your favorite locally crafted beverages. Featuring Maryland wine, craft beer, spirits and cider, there is sure to be a drink for everybody! This open-air market-style event is perfect for a casual Saturday afternoon and is sure to leave you entertained. Learn about the local craft beverage industry from the wineries, breweries, and distilleries themselves while sampling their products!

Enjoy a one hour cruise on the river with a relaxing sightseeing cruise. On your cruise, you will cruise the busy Solomons inner harbor, see Solomons Island and the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, pass underneath the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge and turn back at Pt. Patience and the Naval Recreation Center. Departures are from the Calvert Marine Museum dock. All cruises are weather permitting. Tickets are available for purchase online and at the Admissions Desk. Maximum capacity is 20 persons. Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities with reasonable notice. No strollers allowed. All passengers must wear a mask for this one hour cruise.

Have you ever heard an owl calling in the woods by your house? Come out and explore the evening and learn about the wild owls that call North Beach's Wetlands Overlook Park their home. Join us as we lead you Have you ever heard an owl calling in the woods by your house? Come out and explore the evening and learn about the wild owls that call North Beach's Wetlands Overlook Park their home.

2021 Movies on the beach begin with GREASE. Movie starts at dusk.

Enjoy a one hour cruise on the river with a relaxing sightseeing cruise. On your cruise, you will cruise the busy Solomons inner harbor, see Solomons Island and the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, pass underneath the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge and turn back at Pt. Patience and the Naval Recreation Center. Departures are from the Calvert Marine Museum dock. All cruises are weather permitting. Tickets are available for purchase online and at the Admissions Desk. Maximum capacity is 20 persons. Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities with reasonable notice. No strollers allowed. All passengers must wear a mask for this one hour cruise.

The museum offers 2-hour public sails aboard the historic vessel Dee of St. Mary’s. This is a great way to experience the Patuxent River aboard an iconic Chesapeake Bay Skipjack. Guests will have an opportunity to help raise and lower the sail.

Enjoy a 2 hour cruise aboard the head boat, Miss Lizzy, on the Chesapeake Bay watching for dolphins! You are welcome to bring a cooler with your favorite snacks and beverages! Please be sure to arrive 45 minutes prior to departure. *Any cruise may be cancelled due to severe weather, mechanical issues or lack of participation. We do have minimum of 20 tickets to sell in order for the boat to sail.

For children entering grades 4 –6 in fall 2021. Summer nights can be magical - with frogs and crickets singing and fireflies glowing in the trees. This camp will get us outdoors to experience the mysteries of the night. Campers will have fun together exploring the beach, swamp, and forest while learning what makes night animals special. We will also play games, build shelters, make a campfire, and enjoy campfire snacks!

Enjoy a one hour cruise on the river with a relaxing sightseeing cruise. On your cruise, you will cruise the busy Solomons inner harbor, see Solomons Island and the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, pass underneath the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge and turn back at Pt. Patience and the Naval Recreation Center. Departures are from the Calvert Marine Museum dock. All cruises are weather permitting. Tickets are available for purchase online and at the Admissions Desk. Maximum capacity is 20 persons. Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities with reasonable notice. No strollers allowed. All passengers must wear a mask for this one hour cruise.