Marshy Point Nature Center
Situated on the Upper Chesapeake Bay along Dundee and Saltpeter Creeks, Marshy Point offers stands of old and young forest, open meadows, freshwater wetlands, and a web of tidal creeks and marshes for visitors to enjoy and explore. In combination with adjacent state and federal land, Marshy Point is part of a natural preserve encompassing more than 3,000 acres. Today, Marshy Point Park features over eight miles of hiking trails, two self-guided nature trails, a canoe/kayak launch and pier, a wildlife observation platform, a community garden, and a butterfly garden. The Nature Center is open from 9 am to 5 pm every day (except holidays), and the park is open from sunrise to sunset daily. There are a variety of exhibits and activities to check out around the Nature Center, and staff members are happy to answer any questions.
Believe In Tomorrow's Annual Port to Fort 6k
Get in the Halloween spirit and join our family friendly walk/run through historic Fort McHenry Share a fun day with family and friends all while supporting Believe In Tomorrow
October 26, 2024 at 8:30 am | The Liberty Lot in Locust Point, 1215 E Fort Ave Baltimore, MD US 21230
The 28th Annual Believe In Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Port to Fort 6K sponsored by Home Depot…
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Nestled between the Gunpowder and Patapsco rivers, Baltimore County offers some of the best outdoor recreation destinations on the East Coast
After a long week in the office, you’ll want to get outside and explore the great outdoors Not sure where to start?
Nestled between the Gunpowder and Patapsco rivers, Baltimore County is home to an extensive network of waterways and trails with some of the best outdoor recreation destinations…
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