Field Trip

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, located 12 miles south of Cambridge, Maryland, was established in 1933 as a refuge for migratory birds. Habitats of the refuge include rich tidal marsh, mixed hardwood and loblolly pine forests, managed freshwater wetlands and croplands. It serves as an important resting and feeding area for migrating and wintering waterfowl, and is one of the chief wintering areas for Canada geese using the Atlantic Flyway. The refuge supports one of the highest concentrations of nesting bald eagles on the Atlantic coast.

the largest annual gathering of Tall Ships in North America, a top-notch Bluegrass festival, and one of the coolest small towns in America? The Sultana Education Foundation’s Downrigging Weekend. Featuring three days of music, sailing, ship tours, lectures, exhibits, and family activities, there is no festival like it anywhere. Free ship tours. Buy tickets to ride on ships. Morning and afternoon parade of ships. Evening Tall Shipp illumination.

Join us 6 December 2025 at Conowingo Dam / Fisherman’s Park (Harford County Side) 2569 Shure’s Landing Road, Darlington, MD 21034. Open: 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset. Dress warmly. There are bathrooms. Bring food, drink, and chairs.