Finding Love in the Dead of Winter (Skunk Edition) ~ Ellicott Creek Park ~

Location: Ellicott Creek - Meeting Location: Ellicott Creek Casino Parking Lot

Join Ranger Nikki and learn about the first mammals that find love every year! Much like an old Looney Tunes favorite, Pepé Le Pew, skunks may have a putrid odor but are able to overcome that (and the frigid cold) all in pursuit of love and romance! Learn about skunk behavior and other fun facts about this mammal in an easy hike around Ellicott Creek Park!

· Meeting Place: Ellicott Creek Park, Casino Parking Lot

· Duration: 1-2 hours

· Elevation: Flat

· Surface Description: Cement, stone, grass. May be snowy, muddy and icy.

· Equipment Needed: Proper footwear, walking sticks encouraged, dress warm for the winter weather

· Other: Dog friendly, not fully wheelchair or stroller accessible