Nature Parks

Cypress Swamp

Flag Ponds

King's Landing

Cypress Swamp

Battle Creek Cypress Swamp in Prince Frederick, Maryland is one of the northernmost stands of bald cypress trees in North America.  A short boardwalk trail enables visitors to experience the majestic quality of the cypress trees and the tranquility of the swamp. Exhibits offer an interactive look at local wildlife and cultural history of the area.   Enjoy live animal exhibits such as a red-tailed hawk and a rare albino snapping turtle.  If you are a reptile enthusiast, stop by the loft for a look at over a dozen different species of snakes.  The Nature Center is open year round Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 to 4:30 and 1:00 to 4:30 on Sundays.  Call 410-535-5327 for information.

Flag Ponds Nature Park in Lusby, Maryland is one of three public beaches on the Chesapeake Bay in Calvert County. Visitors frequently find ancient fossils deposited from the Calvert Cliffs. Several miles of trails lead you through a variety of habitats from upland forest, wooded swamps, open marshes and to the beach dune community typical of the Eastern Shore or the Carolinas'. The half-mile walk to the beach takes you past relics of a pound net fishery operation from the early 1950's.  Flag Ponds is open to the public on Saturdays and Sunday, only, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. until Memorial Day.  Entrance fee is required.  Flag Ponds is open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  For exact hours, tides, etc.  Call 410-586-1477.

King's Landing Park in Huntingtown, Maryland offers a wide range of natural experiences. A 200-foot fishing pier provides opportunity for fishing in the Patuxent River. Canoe and kayak access is also provided. Trails meander through upland forest, meadows and a boardwalk provides view of the marshes along Cocktown Creek. Picnic tables are provided in several locations. Groups may rent Tom Wisner Hall and picnic pavilions for events or activities. Overnight camping is available for organization-sponsored youth groups.  Call 410-535-2661 for exact schedule.

The Battle Creek Nature Education Society is dedicated to the development of a responsible environmental ethic in all people by providing opportunities for environmental education and compatible recreation; and the preservation of the natural heritage of Calvert County primarily within the mission of the Calvert County Natural Resources Division

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