Open to individuals and families. Children ages 6 and up with adult supervision required.

Come meet Maryland's best kept secret fruit - the native Paw Paw. Take a hike to learn about these delectable, tropical-tasting fruits and view them during their ripening season. Learn about their importance to wildlife, historic peoples of the region--and even get to taste the fruit! Hike is approximately 1 mile on uneven terrain and is not stroller-friendly.

Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

Naturalist in charge: Jessy Oberright

Reservations are required, deadline: Wednesday, September 21

No Walk-Ins.

$8 per family for nonmembers

COVID Policies and Procedures

The Calvert Nature Society has developed policies and procedures for public program operations based on state and CDC guidelines.

Please consider the safety, health, and well-being of all participants in our programs and stay home if the participant(s) are ill. Full refunds will be given for cancellations due to health concerns.

Prior to participation in any Society sponsored program, we will ask each individual, if under 18 a parent, to agree to the participant waiver. The waiver agreement needs to be completed for each in-person program.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.