The Department of Parks & Recreation, Natural Resources Division, advises residents and visitors that the boardwalk at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp will be temporarily closed for reconstruction beginning on or around Jan. 5, 2021. Trails leading to the meadow will remain open. Visitors should obey all trail closure signs and stay alert for construction traffic. […]
Cypress Swamp & Nature Center to Close Temporarily
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary and Nature Center to Close Temporarily Due to Renovations The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary and Nature Center will close temporarily beginning Tuesday, Nov. 12 for major renovations to the nature center’s reception center, classrooms and office space. The work is expected […]
Unique Habitat Protected; Historic Barn Preserved
Calvert Nature Society Acquires 100+ Acres Next to Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Calvert Nature Society recently acquired more than 100 wooded acres, fields and wetlands, further protecting one of Calvert County’s unique natural habitats. The purchase of the property on Sixes Road effectively doubles the protected area around Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, one of the […]
Spring Programs & Events at Calvert Parks
Spring Programs & Events at Calvert Parks A full list of events is on the online calendar. Registration is at www.calvertparks.org or follow the instructions in the left hand column. Except where noted, programs are free for Calvert Nature Society members; nonmembers pay $8 per family. Reservations are required. Check online for the latest program […]