Enjoy Revolutionary War Reenactment + Visit Kids Day On Canal

MARYLAND — The DMV will have plenty of outdoor fun this spring. Residents can watch a Revolutionary War reenactment or explore the C&O Canal. Locals can also go on a paddle tour, learn about unique birds and take a guided tree walk.

Patch recently partnered with several local organizations to bring you their latest news. This guest contribution comes from National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways and Chesapeake Conservancy. Here's what Jody Hedeman Couser submitted to help you explore the Chesapeake Bay:

"National Colonial Reenactment Festival

Step back in time to enjoy Revolutionary War reenactments, a colonial market [fair], encampments, hearth cooking, crafts and demos and tours of Mount Harmon. There will be a food court and tavern for your enjoyment while you enjoy the proceedings. Admission for nonmembers is $10. May 21,22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Mount Harmon Plantation, Earleville, MD. More information."

"Kids to Parks Day, C&O Canal

Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play, connecting kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands. Join the C&O Canal Trust for fun and educational activities at Fletchers Cove. The C&O Canal Trust will be on hand with family-friendly activities, challenges and tools to help visitors of all ages enjoy the park's history and have a day of outdoor fun. The Canal Trust is also offering tours of the Abner Cloud House, one of the oldest existing structures on the canal, built in 1801. Please pre-register for the Abner Cloud House tours. May 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fletchers Cove, Washington, DC. More information."

"Elk River Exploration Paddle

Early heads up on this one, which will fill up quickly. Explore the banks of Turkey Point Peninsula by paddling the Elk River with guides. Along the way, learn to identify some of the animals that call this watery habitat home. Meet next to the boat launch facilities in the Rogues Harbor Area. $20 per canoe; $15 per single kayak. Bring your own canoe or kayak for just $5 per person. June 18, 9 a.m.; Elk Neck State Park, North East, MD. Registration and more info."

"Of Mobbing and Murder

If you love learning about all creatures great and small in the Chesapeake Watershed, we highly recommend following well-known local naturalist and environmental educator Alonso Abugattas. Alonso recently put together a fun homage to the ubiquitous and incredibly clever American crow, a constant source of entertainment for those who take the time to observe bird behavior. In his article, Crows - Of Mobbing and Murder, Alonso discusses what crows eat (anything), and the lengths they go to procure food, like using tools, stealing fish from ice fishermen, cracking nuts under car tires, raiding pet bowls, dining on perfectly macerated road kill, etc. He also shares a video of crows at a plant nursery, systematically pulling the shiny plastic plant tags out of the pots – pretty much for the fun of it. Alonso’s blog is called Capital Naturalist, and you can also join his very active Facebook group."

"Wild Foods Forest Walk

Join nutritional therapy practitioner Shane Brill for a guided tree walk of Adkins Arboretum exploring historical foodways and future food resources, including fruits, nuts, leaves, sap, and roots. Learn about cooking techniques to optimize nutrition and reduce toxins in common foods, and discover how a permaculture approach toward plant functions supports ecological stewardship, food security, and human health and vitality. $25 for nonmembers. May 29, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.(Shane will also lead walks on July 24 and September 18); Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely, MD. Registration and more information."

RELATED:

• Ride Steam Locomotive In Western MD + Visit Iron Festival In Mountains
• Mother's Day Cruise In Annapolis + Antique Boat Show In Southern MD
• Bird-Watching Event In Lothian + Full Moon Paddle On Eastern Shore
• Sandy Point To Host Junior Ranger Day + B&A Trail Offers Outdoor Fun
• Hiking Day Planned In Crownsville + Women's Canoeing Slated In Lothian
• Explore Patapsco Valley State Park + Spot Wildlife With Aquarium
• Shady Side Park Is Hidden Gem + MD Museum To Host Archaeology Day
• Maryland Day Events Announced + New Annapolis Museum Opens
• Otter Event Coming To MD + Cherry Blossoms Near Peak Bloom
• Chesapeake Bay Fishing Tips + Harriet Tubman Birthday Events
• Syrup, Eagle Festivals Happening In Maryland This Month
• MD Events Highlight Underground Railroad's Sailing, Songs
• Fossilized Feces Exhibit Comes To MD + Experts Offer Fishing Tips
• MD Black History Month: Composer Discussion + Civil Rights Movies
• Smithsonian Seeks Interns In Edgewater + Jug Bay Gives Free Tours
• Chesapeake Bay Oyster Talks, Patapsco State Park Hike Planned
• Ice Sculpture, Oyster Festival + Chesapeake Bay Photo Exhibit
• MLK Day Brings Free Park Entrance, Honorary Events To DMV
• Polar Bear Plunge Returns To Sandy Point, Winter Events Planned
• Sandy Point, Patapsco State Parks Will Host New Year's Day Hikes
• 100K Waterfowl Visit MD Sanctuary + London Town Offers Activities
• Winter Solstice Hike Planned + Top Trout Fishing Locations Ranked
• Winter Birding At Sandy Point + Kwanzaa Celebration In Annapolis
• MD Holiday Celebrations: Sandy Point Lights, Yuletide Festival
• Owls Will Migrate Over Maryland + Cookbook Features Local Recipes
• MD Sea Glass, Coastal Arts Festival Slated + Holiday Lights Begin
• Quiet Waters Park Outdoor Ice Rink Opens Soon In Annapolis
• Chesapeake Bay Watershed Movie Premiers + Nature Paddle Planned
• Bat Week Activities + Composting In Annapolis: Autumn Events
• Chesapeake Bay Jack-O'-Lanterns + MD Fall Foliage Road Trips
• Puppy, Halloween Train Rides Planned + Evening Canoe Event Slated
• Waterway Appreciation Planned + Waterfowl, Bird Watching Slated
• Oyster Festival Slated + Hispanic Cultural Events Planned In MD
• Track Fall Foliage + Visit Smithsonian Environmental Center
• Hidden Chesapeake Beach + Underground Railroad Commemoration
• Docking Contest, Shark Exhibit, Free Museum Tickets Offered In MD
• Monarch Butterflies Will Fly Over MD, Educational Events Planned
• Mystery & Ice Cream Train, Kayak Bird Watching Event Slated In MD
• Raft-Up Boat Concert, Sailboat Races Approach In Maryland
• Seafood Lesson, Gold Hike, Folk Festival Offered In Maryland
• Tall Ship, Lighthouse Day, Waterfront Festival Celebrated In MD
• Annapolis Tropical Concert Returns After Year Hiatus
• Chesapeake Bay Camping, Sunflower Hike: Explore Maryland's Nature
• Free Smithsonian Center, Train Museum Tours Offered In MD
• Sharkfest Comes To MD Museum, Exhibit Will Feature Live Predators
• Historic London Town Tells Revolutionary War Tales Around July 4
• Tall Ships Come To Annapolis For July 4, Skipjack Tours Available
• Save The Fireflies, Thank The Bees In MD: Pollinator Week Events
• Track Dolphins In Chesapeake Bay, Fish For Invasive Snakeheads
• Hike In Greenbelt, Paddle Board In Lothian On National Trails Day
• Antique Boat Show, Father's Day Cruise Come To MD Waters

Have a story idea? Please contact me at jacob.baumgart@patch.com with any pitches, tips or questions. Follow me on Twitter @JacobBaumgart and on Facebook @JacobBaumgartJournalist to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County news.