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Seining In Annapolis + Pride Pots In Edgewater + Park Games In Hanover

Go seining in Annapolis. Paint pride pots in Edgewater. Play games in Hanover. Here are some upcoming Anne Arundel County events.

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The National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways and Chesapeake Conservancy suggested visiting Sandy Point State Park for a seining event on June 22. The park is pictured above in Annapolis.
The National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways and Chesapeake Conservancy suggested visiting Sandy Point State Park for a seining event on June 22. The park is pictured above in Annapolis. (Emily Leayman/Patch)

MARYLAND — Anne Arundel County has plenty of outdoorsy events coming up. There will be seining at Sandy Point, pride pot painting in London Town and games at Patapsco Valley.

Patch recently partnered with several local organizations to bring you their latest news. This guest contribution comes from National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways and Chesapeake Conservancy. Here's what Jody Hedeman Couser submitted to help you explore the Chesapeake Bay:

"Seine the Bay

School is out, but there’s a lot to learn about the Bay at Sandy Point State Park. Join a ranger as you
observe and learn about the animals that inhabit the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. You’ll be wading, so be prepared to get wet. Reservations are preferred. Day-use fees apply. June 22, 10 a.m.; Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD. More information"

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"Pride Pots

You are invited to show off your colors and celebrate Pride Month by creating and taking home the start of a rainbow garden, and learning about LGBTQIA+ history and how it relates to the world of botany. $20 for not yet members. June 24, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Historic London Town & Gardens, Edgewater, MD. More information and registration"

"Es Mi Parque Eventos & Programas

Actividades de Verano con DNR: 25 de junio desde 10 a.m.-2 p.m. en Greenbrier Park State Park, Boonsboro MD; 16 de julio, desde 9 a.m.-1 p.m. en Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis MD; 22 de julio, desde 9 a.m.-1 p.m. en Patapsco Valley State Park–Área de Avalon, Hanover MD; 12 de agosto, desde 10 a.m.-2 p.m. en Point Lookout State Park, Scotland MD. Activities include arts and crafts, casting demonstrations and fishing games, trivia games, seining, live aquatic animals, boating safety information, personal flotation device demonstrations, locally-made paletas as prizes, and more. Mas información"

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"New Dove Summer Ports of Call Tours

The new Maryland Dove ship design is based on the original Dove, a 17th century trading ship that sailed to the Maryland colony with Ark in 1634. Dove was a small ship used in shallow waterways along the coast while the first colony was being established. The new Dove’s homeport is in Historic St. Mary’s City, but she is visiting several ports this summer and the public is invited to come aboard and take a tour. She will be in Baltimore June 20-22, Havre de Grace June 24-25 and Cambridge June 30 and July 1. More details"

Smithsonian Folklife Festival

"As part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival you are invited to the National Mall in Washington, DC for free music, dancing and short films. You can purchase food or bring your own and enjoy a picnic while [enjoying] an amazing variety of music, including Ozark, gospel, blues and roots, Yiddish, square dancing, Ukraine and more! See link for information about live streaming of select performances. June 29–July 4 and July 6–9; National Mall, Washington, D.C. Complete schedule"

"Elk River Paddling Exploration

Explore the banks of the Turkey Point peninsula by paddling the Elk River. Along the way, learn to identify some of the animals that call this watery habitat home. $20 per canoe; $15 per single kayak; BYO for $5 per person. June 24, 9 a.m.; Elk Neck State Park, North East, MD. More information and reservations"

"Coastal Geology of the Bay Paddle

Learn about the coastal sedimentation along the Chesapeake Bay as well as the geological processes that shape our landscape on this paddle presented jointly by the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and Harford Community College. On this guided paddle you will learn how geology impacts the region's diversity of plants, wildlife and urban development. $70; all necessary equipment is included. July 8, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Havre de Grace, MD. More information and registration"

""Where one goes pleasantly. . ."

According to the Chesapeake Bay Program, “A tributary of the Potomac River, Mattawoman Creek sits just a few miles south of Washington, D.C., but is one of Maryland’s healthiest waterways.” Native plants, once harvested by American Indians, continue to thrive in the creek, including wild rice, arrow arum, cattail and arrowhead. The 30-mile creek is nationally-renowned for its fish habitat. It is considered the best nursery for migratory fish in the Bay region. The creek is also the only site on Maryland's western shore with natural populations of the American lotus. Read more about how you can plan to paddle pleasantly down this beautiful watershed creek."

"One-Step Guide to Everything You Need to Know About Maryland State Parks

Need to know where you go to make camping reservations? Wondering which Maryland state parks have boat launches? Need a trail guide, maps? Amenities, camping/cabins/lodges, outdoor education, hunting, rock climbing, swimming, horseback riding, boating, tubing, outfitters and guides, water trails, civil war sites, rules for pets: find it all here!"

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