Fun at Fall Fest
Marshy Point’s 7th Annual Fall Festival was lots of fun and one of our most successful events ever! Almost 1,600 people attended! A special ‘thanks!’ …
Become a Master Naturalist
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 …
Ospreys Take Flight
For those of us that live close to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, there are few birds more recognizable than the osprey. Also known …
Where are All the Bees?
There are around 400 bee species in Maryland, but the most recognizable is the European Honey Bee (Apis mellifera). As their name suggests, honey bees …
Dandelions: Friend or Foe?
Dandelions 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 …
What a Day!
Marshy 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 …
Salamanders in Springtime
After a long, cold Winter, Spring has begun to awaken the natural world. The loud choruses of some amphibians are a sure sign of a …
Signs of Spring
Spring 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 …
Crunchy Frogs
With another fresh blanket of snow on the ground after an especially cold and snowy winter, one of the first and noisiest signs of Spring …
Fly By Night
Seldom seen, sometimes heard, and surrounded by stories and myth, few animals are as familiar yet mysterious as owls. When darkness falls, humans often head …