Sightings
April 25
A Sora, a solitary quail-sized wading bird, was heard and seen in a patch of cattails along the edge of the Lake by the Mulch Pile on the Towpath.
April 21
Baltimore Orioles have returned to the Park. They’ve been seen around the Nature Center and Delta Boardwalk.
April 10
Dutchman’s Breeches, Early Saxifrage, Spring Beauty and Lesser Celandine are blooming along the trails.
April 2
A Black-necked Stilt was spotted on the mud flats of the middle lake along the Towpath.
March 19
The Great Egret has returned to the Lake.
March 18
The Lenten Rose is blooming in front of the Nature Center.
March 14
Recent sightings from the Towpath Trail include Wilson’s Snipe, Tundra Swan, Wood Duck, Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Gadwall and American Black Duck.
March 7
All Boardwalks are open.
March 3
The North Boardwalk is closed for repairs due to a large fallen tree.
March 1
2025 Art In The Wild Artists have begun installing their sites. They will continue working until Monday, March 31.
