For Teachers
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Educators! Oxon Cove Park offers a variety of programs that are both educational and fun. Your group can participate in either our education programs or our weekly programs. Our education programs are standards-based and use hands-on activities to encourage critical thinking and inquiry. Pre-site and post-site activities are available to enhance your students on-site learning. These programs have a maximum group size of 25 students and are offered October through May. You can make a reservation for your group to participate in our weekly programs (Meet the Dairy Cow, Meet the Chicken, and Scenic Wagon Ride) anytime of the year. Check for specific dates and group size for each or these programs. Please call Stephanie Marrone, 301-839-1176, to make your reservation at least two weeks prior to your visit. 
Students travel on the Underground Railroad during the Exploring the Past at Oxon Cove Park program.
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Children petting the happy sheep after it gets the winter coat of wool sheared. This program is offered in May. Call in March for the dates of the program.
Churning milk into butter during the Moovelous Milk program.
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Education and Interpretation
NACE Educator's Guide
Did You Know?
The oldest fruit tree in the National Park Service can be found at Oxon Hill Farm. For centuries the making of cider from apples has been more than just pressing fruit to provide a delicious drink. Cider making was a social event for family and neighbors.