Join our Home-School Science Club and experience nature like never before! Through multimedia presentations, discussions, stories, hikes, and hands-on activities, children will explore a variety of nature science topics. Our naturalists tailor the topics, and you can even request specific ones to suit your homeschool needs by calling or emailing us at clearwaternaturecenter@pgparks.com.

The program is held at Clearwater Nature Center (301-297-4575). All children must be registered individually in advance through ParksDirect. Please note, the program will be canceled if there are insufficient registrations by the end of the day before the program.

Get ready for an exciting adventure in nature! 🌿📚✨

For children ages 9-14. The registration button will take you to Parks Direct. If a listed date is not yet available for registration, then check Parks Direct at a later time.

Upcoming Dates:

• March 7, 2025 from 1 – 2:30 pm

• April 4, 2025 from 1 – 2:30 pm

• May 2, 2025 from 1 – 2:30 pm

Join our Home-School Science Club and experience nature like never before! Through multimedia presentations, discussions, stories, hikes, and hands-on activities, children will explore a variety of nature science topics. Our naturalists tailor the topics, and you can even request specific ones to suit your homeschool needs by calling or emailing us at clearwaternaturecenter@pgparks.com.

The program is held at Clearwater Nature Center (301-297-4575). All children must be registered individually in advance through ParksDirect. Please note, the program will be canceled if there are insufficient registrations by the end of the day before the program.

Get ready for an exciting adventure in nature! 🌿📚✨

For children ages 9-14. The registration button will take you to Parks Direct. If a listed date is not yet available for registration, then check Parks Direct at a later time.

Upcoming Dates:

• March 7, 2025 from 1 – 2:30 pm

• April 4, 2025 from 1 – 2:30 pm

• May 2, 2025 from 1 – 2:30 pm

Join our Home-School Science Club and experience nature like never before! Through multimedia presentations, discussions, stories, hikes, and hands-on activities, children will explore a variety of nature science topics. Our naturalists tailor the topics, and you can even request specific ones to suit your homeschool needs by calling or emailing us at clearwaternaturecenter@pgparks.com.

The program is held at Clearwater Nature Center (301-297-4575). All children must be registered individually in advance through ParksDirect. Please note, the program will be canceled if there are insufficient registrations by the end of the day before the program.

Get ready for an exciting adventure in nature! 🌿📚✨

For children ages 9-14. The registration button will take you to Parks Direct. If a listed date is not yet available for registration, then check Parks Direct at a later time.

Upcoming Dates:

• March 7, 2025 from 1 – 2:30 pm

• April 4, 2025 from 1 – 2:30 pm

• May 2, 2025 from 1 – 2:30 pm

Explore the intersections of STEM, Piscataway culture, and Southern Maryland History in this open house! Learn about how Science and Technology have shaped Southern Maryland and the people who call Southern Maryland home.  

This free, outdoor program is part of the Maryland STEM Festival. To learn more about the festival, click here. This program was made possible thanks to a grant from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. 

This program is being held in conjunction with our Native Tree ID Hike. Separate registration is required to participate in the Native Tree ID hike. 

This is a free program for all ages. Registration is encouraged but not required. This program takes place outdoors and over uneven terrain and will be held rain or shine, but may be cancelled due to severe weather. 

NMAAHC presents the third in a series of four discussions organized in collaboration with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). During this program panelists will explore the work of African American millennial scientists conducting groundbreaking research. Chris Williams, STEM Education Specialist at NMAAHC, will lead a conversation with scholars Tina Lasisi, Carter Clinton, and Jameson Floyd.

Free. Registration required.

On Friday February 10, 2023, the National Museum of African American History and Culture and NASA invite middle and high school students to join us virtually for an educational experience where we examine and build on the legacy of achievement, connection, and knowledge of African Americans at NASA. Astronaut Victor Glover will share his experiences and ideas about the future of space travel. He will be joined by NASA Directors Clayton Turner and Vanessa Wyche as they describe the needed skills of the future workforce at NASA.

CLICK HERE for more event information

Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. Presented as part of our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática. Ages 8-12.

CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

Award-winning astrophysicist, author, and host of TV's StarTalk, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson goes to the movies! From Star Wars to Frozen.

Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science experiments using basic scientific principles. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by learning about Dr. Ellen Ochoa and building your own robotic brazo (arm)! Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática. Ages 8-12.

CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

Children learn how colonists used plants in the 18th century to create natural dyes. Program includes a make & take tie dye t-shirt using modern dyes.

Ages 6-12

$7 per person

Advance registration and payment required by August 2.

For more information and to register: darnallschance@pgparks.com; 301-952-8010; TTY 301.699.2255

The 19th century American artist, Charles Willson Peale was also a scientist who collected fossils and dinosaur bones. Peale created a painting for President Thomas Jefferson called the "Exhumation of the Mastodon". The painting is a form of historical evidence and shows Peale's project to assemble natural history objects for his museum in Baltimore. It also reveals President Jefferson's interest in showing Europeans that North America had better fossils than Europe! A children's book explains Thomas Jefferson's quest to display the mastodon that Peale assembled for his museum. A discussion with the children will bring these points together using the STEAM vision. The children's book and illustrations will be used for this presentation.

For Children Ages 6-12, Free

For more information: montpeliermansion@pgparks.com

Learn about some Hispanic innovators that you may not have heard of before. Create a rocket project to celebrate their work! Supplies: Duct Tape 1 - Recycled Bottle (any size) 4 - Popsicle Sticks, Dowel Rods, Pencils, Skewers, or Straws Baking Soda Vinegar Paper Towels Scissors Rubber Cork

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The Maryland STEM Festival is a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics that takes place every Fall. Hundreds of events throughout Maryland focus on fun, interactive science learning opportunities. Students, families, friends, STEM professionals, teachers, volunteers will all enjoy events taking place throughout Maryland.

STEM Festival Parade - Come participate in an old fashion traditional parade celebrating STEM. hosted by the Festival and Bowie State University.

Join us for a special presentation from local women in the field of science. Learn how they became interested in science and built their career. Ask questions and interact with hands on activities. Ages 5-12.

Prince George's County Council Chair Dannielle Glaros presents the Second Annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics Day at the College Park Aviation Museum. Beyond the usual museum exhibits, incredible partners are hosting lots of extra hands-on activities for all ages!

Free admission for District 3 residents

Performances by Patrick Garner: November 29, 10:15 am & 12 noon 

Meet the greatest inventor of all time, live and in-person! Help Thomas Edison recreate some of his most famous experiments and learn some secrets that will help you every day when you try to solve problems or become frustrated by mistakes. 
Recommended for grades 3-5
Curriculum Connections: Mathematics, Science, U.S. History
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more

This performance is supported by a grant from the GEICO philanthropic foundation; free tickets are available for qualifying Title 1 schools.

Circus tricks, mime, original music, and audience involvement are all part of this exciting exploration of the scientific principles of gravity, leverage, fulcrums, and simple machines brought to life with original, up-beat songs and science-based toys.

Curriculum Connections: Science, Mathematics, Engineering.  Recommended for 3rd - 5th grades.

Performances: 10:15 am and noon

This event will provide K-12 students with an opportunity to explore careers and meet and interact with professionals in these fields. The event, set up similar to a job fair, provides opportunties for attendees to freely move among the table of the exhibitors. It will be a great day of hands on STEM for families.