Cromwell Valley Park and Marshy Point Nature Center have teamed up to offer the Maryland Master Naturalist training program this Fall. The 10-week program will run on Saturdays from September 20th to November 22nd. A vast array of nature topics will be presented, including ornithology, botany, reptiles and amphibians, insects, freshwater ecosystems, interpretation, and more! […]
CONTINUE READINGDandelions are starting to show themselves all over the park—a sure sign of Spring. This cheerful little plant has often been cast as public enemy number one by gardeners. However, it was originally brought here from Europe as a garden crop. Its name comes from the French dent de lion (lion’s tooth) and refers to […]
CONTINUE READINGMarshy Point had a record turnout for its Spring Festival on April 19th! Thank you to the 1,600+ visitors(!) who enjoyed the beautiful weather and joined in for a variety of fun activities. (To view photos from the event, visit our Facebook page.) New items like the Kona Ice truck were a hit, the egg […]
CONTINUE READINGSpring is standing on our doorstep and its signs are becoming more plentiful with each passing day. The red-winged blackbirds have returned to our park and to marshes throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. Their distinct call and coloration appeal to senses dulled by the chills of a long and snowy winter. Burning its way through […]
CONTINUE READINGA big ‘Thank you!’ to those who donated to Marshy Point through the ‘Love Your Park’ promotion in March. The Macy’s store at White Marsh Mall matched every dollar that was donated! The national ‘Love Your Park’ promotion was sponsored by Macy’s and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
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