Pemberton Park Public Programs

Third Wednesday Lecture Series
Wednesday, March 17
Pat Taylor, Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture
7:30 - 8:30 P.M.
$6/person; Free/Members of Pemberton Historical Park and Friends of Pemberton Hall

Each 3rd Wednesday of the month, Pemberton presents a lecture that celebrates the Eastern Shore. The series features local experts on history, science, environment and culture. Lectures are held in the Education Center at 7:30 p.m. This month’s lecture features Pat Taylor of the Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org.

Map and Compass Hike
Saturday, March 20
10:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.
$6/person; $18 family of four; Free/Members of Pemberton Historical Park

Have you ever wondered how to really use a compass? Join a Park Naturalist for a hike on the nature trails to learn the basic skills for compass use, the history of navigation and how to read a map. A great program for your Scout troop! For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org.

Springfest
Saturday, March 20
12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
$6/person; $18 family of four ($4/person; $12/family of four for Members of PHP)

Kick off the beginning of Spring Pemberton Park style! Celebrate the end of the cold weather with crafts, a live animal show, scavenger hunt, prizes, and more. For more information or to pre-register, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org.

Spring into Spring 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, March 28
9:00 A.M.
$15/early registration; $20/day-of registration

Celebrate the beginning of Spring and get moving! Participants will run/walk through the park's blooming nature trails of Eastern Shore wetlands, forests and meadows. All proceeds benefit PHP's Environmental Education Programs. The first 50 registrants will receive a race t-shirt. To register, visit www.wicomicorecandparks.org, click on the “active.com” link and search for the race. For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org.

Eggstravaganza
Sunday, March 28
1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
$6/child

Join us for an eggcelent park-wide egg hunt, egg dyeing, Easter crafts, games, story telling and more. Find an egg with a clown nose inside and receive a free ticket to the circus! For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org.

Inviting Wildlife to your Backyard
Thursday, April 8
7:30 P.M.
$6 per person

Join us and learn different ways to attract Maryland wildlife to your backyard. Bring a diverse population of birds to your feeder, plant the right flowers to bring bees to your garden, and a host brood of cottontails to feast on your grass! For more information on this month’s topic, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org.

Night Hike
Friday, April 9
9:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
$6/person; $18 family of four; Free/Friends of Pemberton Historical Park

The weather is getting warmer and the forest is coming back to life. Join a Park Naturalist and explore the park for its waking nocturnal animals. We’ll search for foxes, flying squirrels, bats and more! For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org.

Tiny Tykes Hike
Saturday, April 10
11:00 P.M. - 12:00 P.M.
$6/child (For children ages 2-4)

Does your child love the outdoors? Then bring them along on our Tiny Tykes Hike. Have fun while learning with crafts, stories and a hike. For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org.

Family Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, April 10
1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
$10 per family (4-6 people)

The park is in bloom and there is a lot to see! Can you and your family find everything on the list? Hunt for sights, sounds, experiences and enjoy being outdoors. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. Please register in advance. For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org.

3rd Wednesday Lecture Series
Wednesday, April 21
7:30 P.M.
$6/person; Free/Friends of Pemberton Historical Park and Friends of Pemberton Hall

Star Gazers - Meteor Shower!
Thursday, April 22
7:30 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
$6/person; $18/family of four; Free/Friends of Pemberton Historical Park

Learn more about the night sky and enjoy a night of fun activities, crafts, prizes, plenty of hot chocolate and a great view. This month features an awesome meteor shower! If you have a telescope or binoculars, bring them along. Don't forget a lawn chair and to dress warmly. For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org.

Amateur Spring Photo Contest
Sunday, April 25
1:00 P.M.
$12 for adults; $7 for children ages 5-16

Spring is finally here and the park is in bloom. Take some great pictures of our beautiful park and win some fun prizes! Categories include: Nature, History, Black and White, Close-up and People. First, second and third place prizes for each category. The more photos you submit, the better your chances! So take your best photos of the park in Spring and join us on Sunday, April 25 for conversation, photo viewing, judging and the award ceremony. For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org.

Join Pemberton Historical Park's new Walking Club!

Our new Walking Club will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 A.M. and the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at 9:00 A.M. from May through October, allowing participants to enjoy the most beautiful sights, sounds and smells the park has to offer throughout the year.

Become a Walking Club member and:

Make new friends
Enjoy the outdoors
Feel the health benefits of low-impact exercise
Stay fit without the heavy fees of a gym
Enjoy breakfast with other members once per month
Have fun!

First Walk: Saturday, May 8, 9:00 A.M. Meet at the Welcome Center off of the parking lot.
Cost: $12 per person per month or $60 for 6 months (fee due first Tuesday session each month)



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For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org. Map and Compass Hike Saturday, March 20 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M. $6/person; $18 family of four; Free/Members of Pemberton Historical Park Have you ever wondered how to really use a compass? Join a Park Naturalist for a hike on the nature trails to learn the basic skills for compass use, the history of navigation and how to read a map. A great program for your Scout troop! For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org. Springfest Saturday, March 20 12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. $6/person; $18 family of four ($4/person; $12/family of four for Members of PHP) Kick off the beginning of Spring Pemberton Park style! Celebrate the end of the cold weather with crafts, a live animal show, scavenger hunt, prizes, and more. For more information or to pre-register, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org. Spring into Spring 5K Run/Walk Sunday, March 28 9:00 A.M. $15/early registration; $20/day-of registration Celebrate the beginning of Spring and get moving! Participants will run/walk through the park's blooming nature trails of Eastern Shore wetlands, forests and meadows. All proceeds benefit PHP's Environmental Education Programs. The first 50 registrants will receive a race t-shirt. To register, visit www.wicomicorecandparks.org, click on the “active.com” link and search for the race. For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org. Eggstravaganza Sunday, March 28 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. $6/child Join us for an eggcelent park-wide egg hunt, egg dyeing, Easter crafts, games, story telling and more. Find an egg with a clown nose inside and receive a free ticket to the circus! For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org. Inviting Wildlife to your Backyard Thursday, April 8 7:30 P.M. $6 per person Join us and learn different ways to attract Maryland wildlife to your backyard. Bring a diverse population of birds to your feeder, plant the right flowers to bring bees to your garden, and a host brood of cottontails to feast on your grass! For more information on this month’s topic, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org. Night Hike Friday, April 9 9:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. $6/person; $18 family of four; Free/Friends of Pemberton Historical Park The weather is getting warmer and the forest is coming back to life. Join a Park Naturalist and explore the park for its waking nocturnal animals. We’ll search for foxes, flying squirrels, bats and more! For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org. Tiny Tykes Hike Saturday, April 10 11:00 P.M. - 12:00 P.M. $6/child (For children ages 2-4) Does your child love the outdoors? Then bring them along on our Tiny Tykes Hike. Have fun while learning with crafts, stories and a hike. For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org. Family Scavenger Hunt Saturday, April 10 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. $10 per family (4-6 people) The park is in bloom and there is a lot to see! Can you and your family find everything on the list? Hunt for sights, sounds, experiences and enjoy being outdoors. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. Please register in advance. For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org. 3rd Wednesday Lecture Series Wednesday, April 21 7:30 P.M. $6/person; Free/Friends of Pemberton Historical Park and Friends of Pemberton Hall Each 3rd Wednesday of the month, Pemberton presents a lecture that celebrates the Eastern Shore. The series features local experts on history, science, environment and culture. Lectures are held in the Education Center at 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments are served. For more information visit ourLectures page. Star Gazers - Meteor Shower! Thursday, April 22 7:30 P.M.-9:00 P.M. $6/person; $18/family of four; Free/Friends of Pemberton Historical Park Learn more about the night sky and enjoy a night of fun activities, crafts, prizes, plenty of hot chocolate and a great view. This month features an awesome meteor shower! If you have a telescope or binoculars, bring them along. Don't forget a lawn chair and to dress warmly. For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org. Amateur Spring Photo Contest Sunday, April 25 1:00 P.M. $12 for adults; $7 for children ages 5-16 Spring is finally here and the park is in bloom. Take some great pictures of our beautiful park and win some fun prizes! Categories include: Nature, History, Black and White, Close-up and People. First, second and third place prizes for each category. The more photos you submit, the better your chances! So take your best photos of the park in Spring and join us on Sunday, April 25 for conversation, photo viewing, judging and the award ceremony. For more information, contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org. Join Pemberton Historical Park's new Walking Club! Our new Walking Club will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 A.M. and the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at 9:00 A.M. from May through October, allowing participants to enjoy the most beautiful sights, sounds and smells the park has to offer throughout the year. Become a Walking Club member and: Make new friends Enjoy the outdoors Feel the health benefits of low-impact exercise Stay fit without the heavy fees of a gym Enjoy breakfast with other members once per month Have fun! First Walk: Saturday, May 8, 9:00 A.M. Meet at the Welcome Center off of the parking lot. Cost: $12 per person per month or $60 for 6 months (fee due first Tuesday session each month)
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