Deep Creek Discovery Center offering programs to please every naturalist
For the Cumberland Times-News
CUMBERLAND - A variety of activities have been scheduled at the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park."Let's Go Birding" will be held today at 8 a.m. Participants will discover local breeding birds with one of Garrett County's most avid birders. They will learn how to bird by ear and listen for distinctive songs as they stroll through the park. Those attending should bring binoculars for the 90-minute excusion.Other events include:* Saturday, 11 a.m., "Black Bears and You!" Participants will hike along the Snakeroot Trail while learning all about bears. Those attending should wear proper footwear because the trail is rocky. "Hourly Encounters" with nature center animals runs from noon to 4 p.m., with a campfire at 7 p.m.* Sunday, 11 a.m., nature hike with a naturalist to the Snakeroot Trail, and 1:30 p.m., "Aviary Encounter."* Monday, 10:30 a.m., "Fishing with the Naturalist," offering fishing basics like knot tying and casting. Poles, bait and tackle will be provided. There is a fee.For more schedule, park information, and updates about the Discovery Center go to these Web sites: http://www.deepcreektimes.com/, http://www.deepcreekblog.com/ andwww.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/deepcreeklake.html or call (301) 387-7067.The center is open Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Programs and center hours are subject to change without notice.
CUMBERLAND - A variety of activities have been scheduled at the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park."Let's Go Birding" will be held today at 8 a.m. Participants will discover local breeding birds with one of Garrett County's most avid birders. They will learn how to bird by ear and listen for distinctive songs as they stroll through the park. Those attending should bring binoculars for the 90-minute excusion.Other events include:* Saturday, 11 a.m., "Black Bears and You!" Participants will hike along the Snakeroot Trail while learning all about bears. Those attending should wear proper footwear because the trail is rocky. "Hourly Encounters" with nature center animals runs from noon to 4 p.m., with a campfire at 7 p.m.* Sunday, 11 a.m., nature hike with a naturalist to the Snakeroot Trail, and 1:30 p.m., "Aviary Encounter."* Monday, 10:30 a.m., "Fishing with the Naturalist," offering fishing basics like knot tying and casting. Poles, bait and tackle will be provided. There is a fee.For more schedule, park information, and updates about the Discovery Center go to these Web sites: http://www.deepcreektimes.com/, http://www.deepcreekblog.com/ andwww.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/deepcreeklake.html or call (301) 387-7067.The center is open Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Programs and center hours are subject to change without notice.
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