<p>Before the invention of the synthetic dyes we use now, people used the plants, minerals, and sometimes the animals around them to color their clothes. Join a park interpreter to learn more about how the people of Davidsonville used local plants to dye yarn and fabric, and how you can do the same</p>
Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless! Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces, Buzz Saw, Clothespins in the Jar, and more. The next time your mom tells you to go outside and play, you
Ever wonder how trees and other plants are able to grow in different places? Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn the
many ways seeds are moved throughout the park.
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Are you an introvert? Maybe you're an
extrovert? Perhaps you're a little of both. Join a park interpreter today as
we discover how bees have these same types of social identities. <br><br><br><br>
Why do skunks smell bad to some people? What is the reason they spray? Learn the answers to these questions and more by joining Park Interpreter Kara as we discuss one smelly animal, the striped skunk. <br><br><br><br>
Even today, there are many myths and misunderstandings about bats. Meet Park Interpreter Kara to set the record straight. <br>
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Come to Davidsonville Historic State Park to walk the historic townsite with a park interpreter, see the ghost structures, and hear stories of the people who lived at Davidsonville. This tour is 1/2-mile with many stops and benches along the way, good walking shoes are recommended.
Ready for a sensory challenge? Team up with a park interpreter and test your ability to recognize natural objects using only the sense of touch. It’s trickier than you’d expect—but that’s all part of the fun!<br>
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! <br>
Fishing provides children opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and develop a lifelong interest. Children 12 and under will have the opportunity to fish the pre-stocked lake and win prizes. This derby is sponsored by the Phillip's county community. Registration begins at 7 a.m. #FreeFishingWeekend