Support Special Olympics @ Torch Run
The St. Mary’s County Law Enforcement Torch Run will be held September 27 at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park. The event benefits Special Olympics.
Get the Dirt on Saving Seeds at Lex Park Library
Learn the tricks of the trade for collecting, cleaning, and storing native plant and veggie seeds for your home garden at “All the Dirt on Seed Saving” at the Lexington Park Library on September 11.
Cherry Blossom Festival in Park April 6
Join Lexington Manor Passive Park on Saturday, April 6, for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Lexington Park, MD. The event will be held from noon to 4pm.
Explore African American Schoolhouse, USCT Center
Visit the US Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive Center and the Drayden African American Schoolhouse to explore the contributions of African Americans in St. Mary’s County during Black History Month.
Volunteers Sought for Community Garden Workdays
St. Mary’s Community Development Corporation will hold volunteer workdays February 3-4 and 10-11 to construct the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden.
Navy, Army, Corps All Without Chiefs
With the retirement of ADM Mike Gilday, chief of naval operations, the US Navy becomes the third services branch — along with the Marine Corps and Army — to be operating without a Senate-confirmed chief.
Public Art Ideas Sought for LP Park
Be part of crafting a vision for public art at Lexington Manor Passive Park. Stop by the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions interpretive center from 6 to 7:30pm Wednesday, July 19, 2023, to hear updates regarding the park’s master plan and to share your ideas.
Nature Programs in Lex Park, Other Locations
All ages are invited to enjoy new outdoor activities while visiting the US Colored Troops Interpretive Center in Lexington Park, St. Clement’s Island in Colton’s Point, and Piney Point Lighthouse in Piney Point on the second Saturday of the month throughout the year.
Join Habitat for Humanity Warrior 5K Run/Walk
The Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is seeking participants for its Warrior 5K Fun Run/Walk on June 10, 2023, at Lexington Manor Passive Park. There’s still time to register.
