{"id":25300,"date":"2018-11-15T09:00:13","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T14:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dnr\/?p=25300"},"modified":"2018-11-19T17:11:59","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T22:11:59","slug":"fall-foliage-and-festival-report-november-17-18-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dnr\/2018\/11\/15\/fall-foliage-and-festival-report-november-17-18-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Foliage and Festival Report: Nov. 17-18, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report<\/a> for the weekend of Nov. 17 and 18, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Forester Rob Clarke succinctly wraps up the final report for 2018 with, “Let the raking begin!”\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Thanks to back-to-back rain and wind storms with more on the way this weekend, there remain few isolated spots of color left, but “past peak” sums up Maryland’s autumnal show for the season as temperatures drop faster than the leaves.<\/p>\n

However, there’s still a lot to do outdoors this weekend.\u00a0Assateague State Park<\/a> Manager Angela Baldwin wants to remind folks that now is the best time to see migrating birds in flight and at your feeders. Park Ranger Meghan Rhode added, “We have been seeing cormorants migrating in large numbers along the coast. There are still a few tree swallows in the area. Bufflehead and common loons have moved into the bay. The beach is seeing an increase in ruddy turnstones and black-bellied plovers. And now that the osprey have flown south, we are seeing an influx of bald eagles on the beach and the surrounding area. Northern harriers are starting to make their presence known over the marsh.”<\/p>\n

As for leaf peeping, we will be back in 2019, with what we hope will be a decidedly more colorful series of weekly reports.<\/p>\n

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Millhouse Candles in Keedysville will host a Holiday Open House<\/a> this weekend with local guest artisans The Moonshine Forge, For the Birds and Gapland Farms. On Saturday, visit with local author Sean Daniels of \u201cHalf A Day Late — The Battle of Crampton’s Gap on South Mountain.”<\/p>\n

The Middletown and Pleasant Valley areas in Washington and Frederick counties are home to a wealth of professional artisans. Currently there are 16 fine artists and craftspeople celebrating \u201cHandmade\u201d in Gapland this weekend during the Valley Craft Network Studio Tour<\/a>. During the free tour, stop by their studios and showrooms for an up-close look at the creative process.<\/p>\n

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Christkindlmarkt at Union Mills<\/p><\/div>\n

Nothing brings back the yuletide spirit quite like the Maryland Christmas Show<\/a>\u00a0in historic Frederick. Visitors from near and far will discover the joys of shopping at Maryland’s premier Christmas event now in its 34th year. On Saturday enjoy a German-style Christkindlmarkt at Union Mills<\/a> in Carroll County. Frohe Weihnachten!<\/p>\n

Hosted by the Baltimore American Indian Center, the 44th Annual Powwow<\/a> will include Native American dancing, drumming, music, cultural presentations as well as jewelry, artwork, crafts, clothing and food. Don\u2019t miss the \u201cGrand Entry\u201d at noon and again at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Lutherville-Timonium.<\/p>\n

Also nearby, find out what\u2019s left after all the mass migration of summer songbirds and bloom flowers. Birds like the Northern\u00a0Junco and White-throated sparrow have arrived at Oregon Ridge\u00a0Park as well as interesting seed pods and animal signs. Hike the changing habitats during \u201cFalling Behind\u201d<\/a>\u00a0this weekend.<\/p>\n

Bring your little explorer (ages 0 to 4) for an interactive program all about trees at\u00a0Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area<\/a>\u00a0Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Hug a Tree<\/a> together. A guided story book presentation, music and movement songs, a short hike to look at different trees. It’s never too early to learn to appreciate our natural resources!<\/p>\n

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Anita C. Leight Estuary Center<\/p><\/div>\n

Science has shown that practicing gratitude increases happiness. In this season of Thanksgiving, join a Gratitude Hike at Anita C. Leight Estuary Center<\/a> in Harford County. Stroll through the woods Saturday morning with a naturalist as your guide, drawing on the calming beauty of nature to allow you to focus on all things for which you are grateful. This free program is geared toward adults.<\/p>\n

Join Patapsco Valley State Park<\/a> staff Saturday for a leisurely two-mile Nature Observation Hike<\/a> along the moderate terrain of the Santee Branch trail. Learn how scientists search for clues and conduct wildlife research. On Saturday afternoon you could also catch up with Ranger Erik in the Seneca Creek State Park<\/a> for a two-mile moderate Waring Viaduct Hike<\/a> to the historic railroad bridge. Learn the role of the railroad in Montgomery County and how it still carries people today.<\/p>\n

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The streets in Silver Spring are being overrun with turkeys, dinosaurs, penguins and reindeer 10 a.m. Saturday. No, the zoo hasn\u2019t opened their gates \u2013 it is the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade<\/a>! With marching bands, Bolivian\u00a0dancing groups, floats, giant characters and balloons and Santa, this is the only Thanksgiving Parade in the metropolitan area.<\/p>\n

This Saturday morning spend the day admiring dozens of stunning handmade Amish quilts and other hand-stitched items at a traditional Amish Quilt Auction<\/a> in Mechanicsville. On Sunday the very popular Annual Fall Craft Fair in Hollywood<\/a>\u00a0will take place at the town\u2019s fire department.<\/p>\n

Calvert County\u2019s Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum<\/a> in St. Leonard hosts a Hide Tanning Workshop<\/a>\u00a0Saturday. With a little knowledge and a lot of elbow grease, deer skins can be transformed into supple buckskins. Learn how Native Americans made buckskin and get a hands-on chance to use both native and modern tools.<\/p>\n

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Denton Turkey Trot<\/p><\/div>\n

The Eastern Shore is a great area to visit this weekend. On Saturday the annual Denton Turkey Trot<\/a> kicks off at 8 a.m. with a 2-mile walk, run or jog from Denton Elementary to Martinak State Park<\/a> and back!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can also get your holiday shopping started at the\u00a0Harvest Thyme Craft<\/a> in Parsonburg, which features crafts from local artisans and crafters. Then head down to Ocean City for the Light Up Downtown Winter Festival<\/a> starting at 3 p.m. on the Boardwalk at the Inlet. This is a free event for the entire family as Ocean City gets dolled up for the holidays with live music, tree lighting, kids’ crafts, games and prizes, shopping options and Santa.<\/p>\n

Also this weekend the\u00a0Winterfest of Lights<\/a> begins at 125th<\/sup> Street (bayside). The one-mile journey takes you through 58 acres of lights and features a 50-foot Christmas tree. Sip hot chocolate in the heated Winterfest Village pavilion, take a photo with Santa and board the Winterfest Express to tour exhibits.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to see a full listing of\u00a0Maryland Department of Natural Resources<\/a>\u00a0events, meetings and programs, please check out the\u00a0online calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Enjoy your weekend, Maryland! As always, if you would like to share photos of your autumn adventures,\u00a0please send them our way<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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November<\/span><\/h2>\n

“The leaves have fallen to the ground
\nWith rustling sound so soft.
\nSoon winter will come marching in,
\nWith leaden skies aloft.
\nBright autumn hues of red and gold
\nHave faded to dull brown,
\nBut soon an ermine mantle,
\nWill cover all the ground,
\nThese precious days we’ll treasure,
\nWhen winter’s in full bloom,
\nThe memories of our golden times,
\nWill banish all the gloom.”<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2015 Ardenelle M. Mason<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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