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Sightings

May 26

Snapping Turtles are currently laying eggs on the edges of trails and in the flower beds. Please give the mother’s space and observe from a distance.

May 26

Snapping Turtles are currently laying eggs on the edges of trails and in the flower beds. Please give the mother’s space and observe from a distance.


May 9

Today is Wild About Dogs from 10am-4pm. All dogs must be leashed.


May 7

There is an injured Glossy Ibis in Wildwood Park. Raven Ridge Wildlife Center continues to monitor the bird.

Park visitors are not permitted to attempt to pursue or capture the bird.


April 30

Wood Thrush have returned to Wildwood and have yet again graced the surrounding area near the Nature Center with their song!


April 26

An American Bittern was seen in the channel along the west side of the Lake on the Towpath Trail.


April 25

Today is WETLANDS FESTIVAL, don’t miss the activities on-going from 10am-4pm rain or shine!


April 23

Baltimore Orioles have returned to the Park.


April 1

Trout Lily, Cut-leaved Toothwort, Early Saxifrage, Dutchman’s Breeches and Spring Beauty are blooming! Spring is here.


March 30

Spicebush is blooming along the trails. Look for subtle yellow blossoms along its warty, gray bark.


March 29

The Art In The Wild Exhibit officially opens today! Meet the artists from 1-3pm at their trailside installations.


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