Walk for the Woods 2025
April 26 @ 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free
Join Scenic Rivers Land Trust for our signature community event celebrating the joy of the outdoors and our local, protected woods.
Enjoy a day of guided hikes exploring the heart of the conserved Bacon Ridge Natural Area in Crownsville. Experts in wildlife, native plants, birds, and more will be on-site and available to attendees. Plus, self-led hike options will be offered, complete with trail maps and educational signage posted along the trails, as well as other fun educational activities.
Registration for guided hikes will open April 7th.
The day’s activities include:
- Guided Hikes. Led by experts in wildlife, native plants, birds, nature photography, and more, guided hikes will be offered throughout the day. Advanced registration is recommended, but not required. Hikes range from 1 to 4 miles, vary in degree of difficulty, and are on marked unpaved trails.
- Self-led Hikes. Explore Bacon Ridge Natural Area’s 1,000+ acres of woodlands, wetlands, streams, and meadows on your own. The Colby Rucker Memorial Self-led Naturalist Hike will be offered again this year. Hike is approximately one mile round trip and great for small children or those who prefer a self-led option.
- Critter Discovery. Learn about the life teaming in our local streams! Wildlife experts will be set up along the banks of Bacon Ridge Branch with hands on exhibits and information about the aquatic wildlife found in the stream. This activity requires a short hike into Bacon Ridge and is wildly popular with children and adults alike.
- And more!
We anticipate a fantastic, fun day in our local, protected woods!
We look forward to seeing you on the trails and celebrating another beautiful day in the woods!
Attendees who donate $30+ receive a Walk for the Woods t-shirt featuring the unique, custom art of local illustrator Phyllis Saroff.
Shirts will be available for purchase/pick up on site at the event. Adult sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL available.
Special Note about the “Say My Name Ceremony”
This year’s “Say My Name Ceremony” is planned to coincide with the dedication of the “Say My Name” Memorial. Construction on the memorial will still be in progress as of the date of Walk for the Woods, therefore, the ceremony will not be held on the same day as in years past. We will share information on plans for the ceremony as it becomes available.