Calvert County Natural Resources

05/17/2025

While exploring Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm, hike the Cathole Trail to find the Chronolog station on the overlook.

09/23/2023

Saturday, September 23. Kings Landing Park, Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, and Flag Ponds Nature Park, will be closed as a precautionary measure due to predicted rainfall and coastal flooding.

12/01/2022

Awesome article about winter raptor banding with Calvert County naturalist Gene Groshon.

Consider a donation to support this and and other wildlife research projects https://www.calvertparks.org/donate.html
Learn abour our volunteer opportunities. Calvert Stewards is a partnership between Calvert Nature Society and Calvert County Natural Resources Division. https://calvertstewards.galaxydigital.com/
https://bayweekly.com/put-a-ring-on-it-banding-raptors-in-calvert/

By Molly Weeks Crumbley This time of year, drivers might notice a Natural Resources van parked along Route 4 in the southern part of Calvert County. They aren’t looking for deer or poachers…

08/24/2021

❗Please be advised❗

Current water bacteria levels at Flag Ponds Nature Park exceed standards for recreational use. After the Calvert County Health Department conducted water testing, the facility has been deemed a swim-at-your-own-risk location. The Department of Parks & Recreation has posted signs throughout the facility to make visitors aware. The Calvert County Health Department will retest water bacteria levels later this week.

08/23/2021

Please be advised, due to a water main break in the Battle Creek Nature Center the facility will be closed on Tuesday, August 24. The park and trails will be open, however no restroom facilities will be available. An update will be provided when the facility is able to re-open.

02/19/2021

Friday, February 19: Calvert County is on a delayed opening. Parks will open at 10 am, but this may change depending on conditions. Please check back, or (call the center after 10 am) before visiting.

02/18/2021

Thursday February 18: Calvert County is closed due to inclement weather.