Friends of Patuxent upcoming events

Gallery Show - "Rachel Carson's Sense of Wonder" by Keith Kozloff (1 Jul 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

"Rachel Carson's Sense of Wonder"

Gallery Show with Keith Kozloff

July 2026

From Keith Kozloff:

"This exhibit is dedicated to the legacy of Rachel Carson, considered by many to be the mother of the modern environmental movement. Her qualities of courage, perseverance, expressive voice, and scientific grounding have inspired subsequent generations of advocates for environmental protection. Ms. Carson worked for many years for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Findings from research here at the Patuxent Research Refuge alerted her to the risks that DDT poses to human health and the environment.

This exhibit celebrates her less well-known passion for introducing children to nature’s wonders. In making these images, I imagined seeing the world as a young child who may not make such sharp distinctions as adults do between fantasy and reality, and sentience and non-sentience.

Ms. Carson lived much of her adult life in the nearby watersheds of Northwest Branch and Sligo Creek, where most photographs for this exhibit were made. These streams may be less spectacular than the rocky coast of Maine where she spent many summers, but both locales offer visual delights. "

Keith Kozloff is a multidisciplinary artist whose creative journey intertwines photography, writing, and environmental activism. His passion for photography emerged during adolescence, sparked by a profound connection to the natural world. Photography continues to offer him heightened sensory awareness and self-discovery. His projects aim to rekindle a sense of harmony and responsibility toward our precious Earth.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the works on exhibit, please contact Keith Kozloff (keith.kozloff@verizon.net, 240-421-3582) to make arrangements. All proceeds will be dedicated to Friends of Patuxent. Photographs that are framed without glass have been coated with a protective varnish.

Photo by Keith Kozloff

Flute Concert at Dusk with Carrie Rose (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:15:00 GMT

Flute Concert at Dusk

Carrie Rose, flute

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Rain Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026

6:15 – 6:30 p.m. Arrival at the gate

7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Concert at Wildlife Viewing Area at Merganser Pond

Patuxent Research Refuge North Tract, 230 Bald Eagle Dr, Laurel MD

Enter the gate, drive 1 mile on Bald Eagle Drive, pass the Visitor’s center, make a right at the T. The Wildlife Viewing Area will be in 400 yards.

Bring your own chair and flashlight

The concert is very close to parking and restrooms

REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Please register at Carrie Rose Flute Concert at North Tract

Pollinator Festival (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Pollinator Festival 2026

Join us for an educational and fun day of pollinator festivities.

FREE activities for the public and families.
Weather permitting: Monarch butterfly tagging and release
FREE movie: “The Extraordinary Caterpillar”
Family arts and crafts
Artisan and native plant vendors
Nature walks
Creating a pollinator habitat presentation
Patuxent Research Refuge scientists and experts on site for: pollinators, bees, native plants, birds, amphibians, conservation, and gardening
Wild Bird Meet & Greet, Maryland Raptor Conservancy
University of Maryland Insect Zoo
Free native plants and seeds
Food available for purchase
Live music

Rain or Shine