Piney Run Nature Center -
- Parent agency
- Carroll County Department of Recreation and Parks
- Street address
- 30 Martz Road
Sykesville, Maryland 21784-8125
- Phone number
- 410-795-6043
- Fax number
- 410-552-5101
- Office hours
- Wed-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5 (March l 1-November 30); Mon-Fri 11-4 (December 1-February 28 )
- Contact 1
- Max Bukowitz
Naturalist
410-795-6043 - voice
- Contact 2
- Deborah Rottman
Park Superintendent
410-795-3274 - voice
- Purpose
- To help educate the public about nature and environmental issues through programming, exhibits, and staff and volunteer naturalists.
- Service
- Provides a multitude of programs each year for all ages. Popular ongoing programs include Nature Camp, K-6; Mother Nature programs, 3-10 years old with a parent; Holiday Craft Workshops; field trips; Apple Festival, kayak programs, family campover. Enviromental programs for school and community groups. Junior volunteer programs 12-18 years old. There are dozens of exhibits, including live reptiles, injured hawks, vultures, and owls. School programs are offered year-round. Naturalists are available to answer questions, lead hikes, and present programs. Birthday parties are available; call for additional information. Calendars of events are available online, at the center, and mailed to members. Volunteer training programs available. The center works cooperatively with Piney Run Recreation and Conservation Council. For information about Piney Run Park, call 410-795-6043.
- Eligibility
- The nature center offers reciprocal benefits with Bear Branch Nature Center.
- Fees
- Park vehicle fees apply March 1 through November 30.
- Ages served
- All ages welcome.
- Area served
- Serves Carroll and surrounding counties.
- Subjects
- Arts And Crafts, Boats And Boating, Children - Activities/Entertainment, Christmas - Displays/Events, Day Camps, Environment, Fairs/Festivals, Hiking, Nature Study, Speakers' Bureau, Volunteers - Needed, Wildlife
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