Earn your “Trees” Badge with the C&O Canal Trust at Lockhouse 49 in Clear Spring, MD! At this hands-on workshop, Cadettes will explore the science and importance of trees. Scouts will identify different species, learn how to help them thrive, and examine the role forests play in our ecosystem. They will even make a pressed […]

We hope you can join us for a day of invasive species removal projects at Rileys Lock on Saturday, February 7! We will be removing invasive vegetation to help protect the park's natural resources and support our local ecosystem.  Learn more and register here.

At this time of year, the trees are bare. What are some ways we can identify trees without their leaves? Join our Trees in Winter guided hike to get to know our most common trees a little better, especially in winter! Register here.