Yes, it’s that time again. Time that planning begins for the ThorpeWood Trails 10K /5K Fun Run/Walk. Well, to be honest, planning for the next event really begins as soon as the previous one is complete. That’s when the discussions start – what worked well? What could use improving? Would we do it that way Read More »
In the Frederick News Post recently was an article about the annual reunion of the Outdoor School – teachers and students alike – who attended the week-long overnight version of the Outdoor School in Frederick County years ago. Here at ThorpeWood, we feel strongly that time spent outdoors surrounded by nature is an education unto Read More »
In Sunday’s Frederick News Post, there was an article about the Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program and their need for volunteers. For those of you unfamiliar with this worthwhile program, it provides disabled children and adults an hour a week on the farm and in the saddle, actually riding the horse. The program requires Read More »
ThorpeWood, like any other non-profit, truly counts on the efforts of our friends and volunteers to step in when extra hands are needed. Over the past year, many people have heeded our call for help with the Holiday Open House, 5K/10K Trail Run, and other events that take place at the Lodge and on the Read More »
You remember in January, we filled you in on the exciting new partnership that had been formed between Head Start of Frederick County and ThorpeWood. This partnership will bring 400 3 to 5 year olds, served through the Head Start program, up to ThorpeWood over the course of eleven weeks this Spring, and again this Read More »
As you know, we are blessed to have a herd of Icelandic horses here at ThorpeWood. We use these horses for our Equine Assisted Learning program. Today, we thought it would be interesting to give you a glance into one of the many things we do regularly to provide for the care of these wonderful Read More »
We are so very excited to share with you the announcement of a fantastic new partnership between ThorpeWood and the Head Start program for Frederick County. Over the course of 11 weeks, with one week off for Easter, ThorpeWood will welcome over 1,300 youth – ages three and four – to come to ThorpeWood and Read More »
Happy New Year! Well, Happy Almost New Year! New Year’s Eve is always full of such promise. Here at ThorpeWood, we are working on our goals and resolutions for the upcoming year, and taking the time to have a thoughtful look back at the year that is ending. 2013 was a fantastic year for us! Read More »
For more information, please contact Kaili van Waveren, Executive Director
301.271.2823 • [email protected]
