Adkins Arboretum 2022 Project Announced
Next year, Adkins Arboretum will unveil Rooted Wisdom: Nature's Role in the Underground Railroad, a project long in the making. Participants will travel the Arboretum grounds with Underground Railroad historian Anthony Cohen to understand how the natural environment helped self-liberators on the path to freedom.
Their methods for navigating, concealing themselves, finding food, and evading capture reflect a deep connection to—and understanding of—the natural landscape. Filmed over the course of a year, this project explores the Arboretum through the seasons and brings history alive in the landscape you see today.
Produced by Schoolhouse Farmhouse in collaboration with Cohen, the forthcoming interactive experience is based on work assisted by a grant from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, funded by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. It includes a five-part film series accompanied by a collection of resources that invite viewers to continue their journey of discovery at the Arboretum and beyond.
Great Annapolis Pumpkins Have Landed on West Street
Check out the 1,000 pound plus pumpkins at the Graduate Hotel, Visit Annapolis Visitors Center, and St Annes Church. Take a picture of the pumpkins and post them to your favorite Social media with the tag #GreatAnnapolisPumpkin for a chance to win gift cards to local businesses. Plus next weekend some of them will be turned into Giant Jack o Lanterns. Sponsored by the Annapolis Arts District, Downtown Annapolis Partnership, Visit Annapolis, City of Annapolis, and Bumper Moyer.
New Exhibits at The Maryland Zoo
The Maryland Zoo will add two new animal experiences this October, bringing Zoo guests closer to the Southern white rhino and the North American river otter. “Our teams have been developing new experiences this year to fit the change of seasons and we are excited to offer two new experiences that will run throughout the fall and winter,” said Kirby Fowler, president and CEO of the Zoo. “Being able to bring guests closer to the animals has been a focus of ours this year. The recent renovations to the otter habitat give us the opportunity to really highlight this native species in a new way and being close to a 2,000 pound rhinoceros is an experience no one will ever forget!”
Join the Maryland Wilderness Animal Care Team to learn about the North American river otters that reside at the Zoo. During this Zoo Educator-guided experience, you will watch one of the Animal Care Team conduct a training session with an otter. Why does the Zoo staff train the otters? Join us to find out during this 30-minute experience for up to six people.
During the Rhino Training experience, guests will observe how the Animal Care Team and the rhinos interact on a daily basis. Guests will learn all about rhinos on this guided experience with a Zoo Educator and watch one of the Animal Care Team conduct a training session with a member of the crash. This is a 30-minute experience for up to six people.
Tickets for these and other experiences range from $39 to $49 and do not include general Zoo admission.* Experiences are intended for ages 5 and up. Children ages 5 to 11 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status and closed-toe shoes are highly recommended for each experience. Learn more about Zoo Experiences and purchase tickets today at www.marylandzoo.org/experiences