Nature Fest at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus
2026-05-30 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | College of Southern MD, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
The Neighborhood Creative Arts Center will hold its sixth annual Nature Fest on May 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the La Plata Campus of the College of Southern Maryland.
With engaging exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, Nature Fest reaches nature lovers of all ages—from toddlers to teens, parents, and grandparents—offering an inspiring day of outdoor learning, creativity, and environmental stewardship. Bring the whole family for interactive, outdoor learning and fun.
Kids working on craft projects at Nature Fest 2025.
Southern Maryland Audubon Society (SMAS) is a supporting partner for this year’s event. The SMAS booth will be located next to the College of Southern MD/Town of La Plata booth, which SMAS helped design. Its display will be based on this year’s World Migratory Bird Day theme Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter. Multiple vendors will play a part in an activity wherein kids learn about observing and counting birds! We will also offer other hands-on birdy activities and demonstrations. All are welcome to this free family event!

Maryland Osprey and Nature Festival
2026-04-18 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | MD
If you love birds, wildlife, and nature, or just want to learn about them, head out to the Maryland Osprey and Nature Festival at the town of North Beach. Bring the whole family! There you can watch a live raptor up close, meet Oscar the Osprey and get a selfie, enjoy the child-focused nature activity stations, browse vendors’ tables, and listen to a lecture series. Southern Maryland Audubon Society will have a booth and we can’t wait to see you! Entry fees are $10/person, $20/family. Proceeds from the festival go to non-profit organizations who protect and conserve Ospreys, Bald Eagles, other wildlife, and natural areas. See marylandospreyfestival.org for additional information.
