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In person: Old Roberts Schoolhouse

In the shadow of the looming Revolutionary War, colonists convened beneath the Liberty Tree on the grounds of St. John’s College in Annapolis to forge plans for rebellion against British tyranny. As the nation grew and matured, so too did the iconic tulip poplar, its roots intertwining with the fabric of American history. Soaring to over 120 feet, this majestic tree stood as a testament to time until its untimely demise during Hurricane Floyd in 1999.

We are honored to announce the planting of a genetic clone of this historic tree along the Cadet Trail, by map marker White 17. Join us for a brief dedication ceremony and historical overview as we celebrate this living connection to our nation’s founding.

The official UM P&R Board Meeting held at Old Roberts Schoolhouse, all welcome.

Join us on a historic journey! This 2-mile hike immerses you in American history that has roots in McKaig Nature Center. We‘ll explore the symbolism of the Tree of Liberty, delve into the story of the Pine Tree Riot, and see a 1731 Swedish Settlers Farm House. The hike concludes by tracing the Continental Army‘s march to Valley Forge. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours for this enriching historical adventure led by the Park Ranger.

In person: Old Roberts Schoolhouse

Please join us on October 6th for our 9th annual Trail Race, Kids Fun-Run, Monkey Rock mile walk, Chili cook off, crafts, tree sale and Fun.

This exciting event will feature all of the best from years past and a couple of new surprises.

In person: Old Roberts Schoolhouse

The EHOHx12 Challenge
• What is it?
Run Every Hour On the Hour for 12 hours.
• When?
Oct 28th with a rain date of Nov 11th
First run at 7:00am, last run at 6:00pm
• Prizes?
No, just the awesome feeling of accomplishment and hanging out for a day with other like minded people.

Meet at Old Roberts Schoolhouse next to Roberts Elem School.

We are going to offer several courses: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.

Checkpoints mainly will be on the trails and only few off-trail for advanced level. We‘ll use tubes with reflecting tape, so the checkpoints will be visible from a distance when headlamp/flashlight is used.

More details will be available at dvoa.org Registration and pricing at dvoa.org

via video Board Meeting Video
Wednesday, March 6 · 7:00 – 8:30pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/agn-kkco-fdd
Or dial: ?(US) +1 561-408-9330? PIN: ?391 934 526?#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/agn-kkco-fdd?pin=4074764324211

In person: Old Roberts Schoolhouse

Full Beaver Moon Night Hike

https://www.space.com/16830-full-moon-calendar.html

AKA: November: Corn Moon, Milk Moon, Flower Moon, Hare Moon
Peak full moon 16:29

Meet in the Roberts Elementary School parking lot near the Croton Rd trailhead.

*$5 per person donation to McKaig Nature Center requested.

Pre-registration and a signed waiver are required.

We will leave at about 7:05 and hike to a good viewing location without any lighting; no flashlights/phones/watches needed.

Dress for the weather and an ~1.5 mile hike.

Looking forward to meeting you at the Croton Road trailhead by Roberts Elementary School.

Moon Rise 16:21

In person: Old Roberts Schoolhouse

The Geminid meteor shower is expecting to peak during the afternoon of Dec. 13 at McKaig Nature Center. Moon rise 2:53 pm, sunset 4:36pm, so it should be very dark for enhanced viewing. In 2023 we saw 19 meteors, 2022 26 meteors.

Brownie Scouts Badge:
1. Decide where to go
2. Try out a hiking skill
3. Pick the right gear
4. Pack a snack for energy
5. Go on a hike!