Girl Scout “Trees” Badge Workshop
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 […]
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 […]
Join the C&O Canal Trust in celebrating America's 250th, by joining us for the launch of our inaugural William O. Douglas Historic Lecture Series, March 25, 2026 at Georgetown University. The evening includes stories and insights shared about the pivotal role Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas played in preserving and protecting the historic local […]
SOLD OUT Join the C&O Canal Trust at the C&O Canal National Historical Park, Carderock Recreation Area in Potomac, MD, and earn your Eco Camper (Juniors) or Eco Trekker (Cadettes) badge. During this workshop, Girl Scouts will discover how to enjoy the outdoors while protecting the environment. Through hands-on activities, they’ll learn the principles of […]
Join the Trust to be a part of Alice Ferguson Foundation’s Potomac River Watershed Cleanup! Hundreds of volunteers will be helping in this watershed-wide effort. Learn More.
Volunteer with the Trust at Great Falls Canal Community Days! Canal Community Days is our annual public volunteer program that brings people into the park for beautification and trash removal projects. Learn More.
Celebrate Earth Day! Join the C&O Trust and Native Plant enthusiasts to learn more about our efforts to support and protect native trees in the C&O Canal National Historical Park, including efforts currently underway to preserve and protect Maryland’s largest Piedmont Forest, located in the C&O Canal National Historical Park. The Forest Restoration Project receives […]
Join park volunteer Lowell to examine the remaining evidence of a small community serving an important transportation crossroads in the 1800’s. Bridgeport – a Canal lock and lockhouse, tavern and inn, stores, residences, and outbuildings for animals and storage – grew up at the intersection of the C&O Canal at Lock 38 and the Sharpsburg-Shepherdstown […]
Volunteer with the Trust in Washington County! The Trust will host volunteer projects at two locations simultaneously on this day: Cushwa Basin and Big Slackwater. Canal Community Days is our annual public volunteer program that brings people into the park for beautification and trash removal projects. Learn More.
Volunteer with us in Frederick County! We are hosting projects at Monocacy Aqueduct and Point of Rocks. We hope to see you there! Canal Community Days is our annual public […]
Join Park staff at Cushwa Basin to bike, plan, and learn about how to safely ride 184.5 miles of towpath. Bike Tours: 10AM – Bike the Canal 101: 1 mile ride around Cushwa Basin vicinity of towpath, introducing canal structures such as: crossing lock bridges, rail trail, rail lift bridge, and more. Meet at Cushwa […]
Join the Park for a special musical performance by the Musical Box Society International! Members of the National Capital Chapter will be on site playing and demonstrating organ grinders, accordions, […]
Have you ever wanted to see the inside of a 200 year-old Lockhouse? Join us on Sunday, June 28 between 12:00pm and 3:30pm for a self guided, open house tour […]