Walk for the Woods 2025 — 20th Anniversary!

Name: Walk for the Woods 2025 — 20th Anniversary!
Start: 2025-04-26T07:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-26T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Bacon Ridge Natural Area, Farm Road access, Crownsville, MD

Schedule

Sat Apr 26 2025 at 07:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Bacon Ridge Natural Area, Farm Road access, Crownsville, MD | Crownsville, MD

Explore, Discover, and Celebrate Nature with us at Walk for the Woods 2025 – Saturday, April 26!
Registration for guided hikes opens on April 7 – Don't miss your chance to register early & join the fun!
Scenic Rivers Land Trust’s 20th annual Walk for the Woods is less than a month away! We can't wait to celebrate the beauty of the protected Bacon Ridge Natural Area and the joy of exploring the outdoors—it's always our favorite day of the year.
Guided Hikes
We have an exciting lineup of guided hikes being led throughout the day by experts in wildlife, native plants, birds, mushrooms, and more:
7:30 am, Bird Hike
8:00 am, Mushroom/Fungi Identification
8:30 am, Forest Bathing Walk (age 16+) with Chesapeake Nature Connection
9:00 am, Woodland Hike
9:30 am, Bird Hike
10:00 am, Nature Hike for All Ages with Arundel Rivers Federation
10:30 am, Northern Trails Hike
10:30 am – 2:30 pm, Creek Critter Discovery with Coastal Resources
11:00 am, Reptile & Amphibians Hike
11:30 am, Northern Trails Hike
12 pm, Crownsville Hospital Cemetery Walk & Talk with Janice Hayes-Williams and Scotti Preston
12:30 pm, Woodland Hike with Tree ID with Bartlett Tree Experts
Advanced registration is recommended, but not required. Popular hikes will fill up quickly!
Other Activities
Self-led Hikes: Explore Bacon Ridge Natural Area at your own pace with the Colby Rucker Memorial Self-led Naturalist Hike. Trail maps and educational signage will guide you through a scenic one-mile round trip—perfect for families and independent adventurers.
Critter Discovery: Get up close with aquatic wildlife! Experts from Coastal Resources, Inc. will be stationed on Bacon Ridge Branch with hands-on exhibits showcasing the creatures that call our streams home.
Native Tree Giveaway: Take home a free native tree sapling, courtesy of Bartlett Tree Experts! Stop by their table near registration to pick one up while supplies last and chat with a certified arborist about planting tips.
Interactive Exhibits: Visit engaging displays from Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks, Arundel Rivers Federation, Anne Arundel County Planning and Zoning, and the Cultural Resources Division. Learn about local conservation efforts, water quality, land use, and even uncover some of the area's rich history at the archaeology display!
We anticipate another beautiful, relaxing day in our local protected woods!
Registration for guided hikes opens on April 7 at https://www.srlt.org/event/walk-for-the-woods-2025/