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NORTH TRACT
230 Bald Eagle Drive
Laurel, MD 20724
SCOUTING AMERICA Personal Fitness Merit Badge
Sun., June 1, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/personal-fi tness-merit-badge-tickets-274915147607 or go to FWS event page. This class is in person. Scouts must have a current Scouting America physical. Requirements 1, 6, and 7 will be covered in class. Scouts will also be able to work on requirements 2-5 in class. Homework is required.
NORTH TRACT OPEN HOUSE!
Free Community Event! At North Tract Baseball Fields Sat., June 14, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm **No Registration Needed** Please join us and explore the Refuge and our 10 New Acres! We invite you to a fun-filled day for all ages. Enjoy activities like archery, a fishing game, cozying up by the fire pit, and much more!
SOUTH TRACT
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop
Laurel, MD 20708
JUNE EXHIBIT Hollingsworth Gallery Exhibit
Laura Semesky’s artwork is on display for the month of June. This exhibit showcases insects, arachnids, and other hidden creatures found throughout Maryland and the US. Many of the photographs are taken at the Patuxent Research Refuge, where the artist has been volunteering since 2023. Alongside her photography, she creates bold, graphic illustrations inspired by the insects she observes. This exhibit consists of both art forms, inviting you to discover the weird and wonderful creatures hiding in plain sight.
Wingspan Game Play *Registration Required* Fri., June 13, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Wingspan is an award-winning board game all about birds. In Wingspan, each player controls a small wildlife refuge. Your goal is to populate your forest, grasslands and wetlands with a flourishing array of birds. Join us for a friendly game-playing session and learn more about North American birds in the process! Experienced and inexperienced players ages 12+ are welcome.
Kids Discovery Center (KDC) Daily, Wednesday through Saturday: Sessions start at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm. Session duration: 35 minutes, each. Join us for lots of fun, nature-related learning activities and crafts for kids ages 3-10; adult accompaniment required. June theme: Lizards & Skinks Registration strongly recommended: please call 301-497-5772.
Monarch Magic Daily (Wed.� Sat.) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm The monarchs are here! Talk with our knowledgeable staff of volunteers about how you can help support these wonders of nature. Daily butterfly releases begin at 12:00 pm; the number of monarchs available each day is limited. We encourage all visitors to come in and sign-up at the front desk to help
release our monarchs. Don’t forget your camera!
230 Bald Eagle Drive
Laurel, MD 20724
SCOUTING AMERICA Personal Fitness Merit Badge
Sun., June 1, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/personal-fi tness-merit-badge-tickets-274915147607 or go to FWS event page. This class is in person. Scouts must have a current Scouting America physical. Requirements 1, 6, and 7 will be covered in class. Scouts will also be able to work on requirements 2-5 in class. Homework is required.
NORTH TRACT OPEN HOUSE!
Free Community Event! At North Tract Baseball Fields Sat., June 14, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm **No Registration Needed** Please join us and explore the Refuge and our 10 New Acres! We invite you to a fun-filled day for all ages. Enjoy activities like archery, a fishing game, cozying up by the fire pit, and much more!
SOUTH TRACT
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop
Laurel, MD 20708
JUNE EXHIBIT Hollingsworth Gallery Exhibit
Laura Semesky’s artwork is on display for the month of June. This exhibit showcases insects, arachnids, and other hidden creatures found throughout Maryland and the US. Many of the photographs are taken at the Patuxent Research Refuge, where the artist has been volunteering since 2023. Alongside her photography, she creates bold, graphic illustrations inspired by the insects she observes. This exhibit consists of both art forms, inviting you to discover the weird and wonderful creatures hiding in plain sight.
Wingspan Game Play *Registration Required* Fri., June 13, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Wingspan is an award-winning board game all about birds. In Wingspan, each player controls a small wildlife refuge. Your goal is to populate your forest, grasslands and wetlands with a flourishing array of birds. Join us for a friendly game-playing session and learn more about North American birds in the process! Experienced and inexperienced players ages 12+ are welcome.
Kids Discovery Center (KDC) Daily, Wednesday through Saturday: Sessions start at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm. Session duration: 35 minutes, each. Join us for lots of fun, nature-related learning activities and crafts for kids ages 3-10; adult accompaniment required. June theme: Lizards & Skinks Registration strongly recommended: please call 301-497-5772.
Monarch Magic Daily (Wed.� Sat.) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm The monarchs are here! Talk with our knowledgeable staff of volunteers about how you can help support these wonders of nature. Daily butterfly releases begin at 12:00 pm; the number of monarchs available each day is limited. We encourage all visitors to come in and sign-up at the front desk to help
release our monarchs. Don’t forget your camera!