*NOTE: this program is weather-dependent and canceled if there is rain in the forecast. In the case of cancelation you will be notified via email the day before.

Adults and children ages 8 & older are welcome.

Each participant must register separately- children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey! Once every 221 years there's a convergence of the 13-year and 17-year cicadas. 

In Maryland, only the 13-year Brood XIX has emerged in the southern areas of St. Mary’s County.

Our van will depart from Flag Ponds Nature Park to transport participants to St. Mary's County, where a knowledgeable naturalist will be your guide, offering participants the chance to witness nature's spectacle up close and personal.

Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by: May 31

Program Fee

Free for Society members
$8 per person for nonmembers

Naturalist in charge: Kim Curren

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.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.