Contact: Debra Mills, 301-663-9399
All park roads that were closed for the
winter have reopened. Visitors and volunteers are encouraged to participate in
the following late Spring activities and programs scheduled at Catoctin
Mountain Park Spring
Wildflower walks –Saturday, April 25 at 11:00 a.m., and, Sunday, May 10 at
1:00 p.m. at the Owens Creek Picnic Area Join a ranger at the Brown's Farm Trail
in Owens Creek Picnic Area at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25,
or Sunday, May 10 at 1:00 p.m. for an interpretive wildflower walk.
Together, you will explore an easy ½ mile trail that meanders through several
types of habitat. The ranger will acquaint you with the flowers that are
blooming, and will tell you why they are so particular about where they grow
and when they flower. Artist-in-Residence
Program –Saturdays May 16 and 23 Artists-in-Residence at Catoctin Mountain Parkwill be painting in the park on Saturday, May
16, and Saturday, May 23 (rain date May 25).Visitors are invited to talk with the artists and learn more about their
work.The Artist- in- Residence Program
is sponsored by the Catoctin Forest Alliance.Its purpose is to draw the public closer to the park's resources so they
can be enjoyed on a deeper level.Call
301-663-9388 or stop by the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center for more
details. Day of Service –May
9 from 9 am until 3 pm The Catoctin Forest Alliance, a volunteer organization
dedicated to the preservation of the Catoctin Mountain forest and a primary
partner to Catoctin Mountain Park, has announced a "Day of Service" at Catoctin
Mountain Park at Camp Greentop on Saturday, May 9. The event will be held
from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The
Catoctin Forest Alliance will provide lunch for participating volunteers. Individuals and groups are invited to join the ranks of
Catoctin Mountain Park Volunteers who will stain rustic cabins, rake leaves and attack the
alien invasive plant, Japanese Barberry, that is altering forest habitat
surrounding the camp. Supervision, supplies and materials will be provided by
the Catoctin Forest Alliance and the National Park Service. Most tasks require more directed enthusiasm than skills or
experience. However, volunteers will be screened and will be directed to teams
where they feel most comfortable and productive. Advance registration is
encouraged and can be accomplished by contacting CFA Chairman Jim Sundergill at
jimsundergill@comcast.net. Evening Campground
Program –5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 30 at the Owens Creek Campground Join a ranger at the Owens Creek Campground Amphitheater
at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 30 for a family friendly program or activity.
Program specifics will be announced mid-week and may be obtained by contacting
the park Visitor Center at 301-663-9388. Evening Programs will be held weather permitting each
Saturday at 5:00 p.m. through the end of August. Catoctin
Mountain Park is one of over 400 units administered by the National Park
Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.Correspondence should be addressed to: Superintendent, Catoctin Mountain
Park, 6602 Foxville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788. The park Visitor Center is open
from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. daily. Our website address is
www.nps.gov/cato.General information
can be obtained by calling the Visitor Center at (301) 663-9388. -NPS- |
Last updated: April 21, 2015