Located along the Patuxent River between Bowie State University and the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, the Fran Uhler Natural Area features five miles of woodland trails open for hiking, bicycling, and nature study. Visitors can also take the boardwalk loop trail for a closer look at the river. Parking is available at the Bowie State MARC train station Park and Ride.
Wildlife biologist Francis Morey Uhler, whose office was near this site, donated funds to purchase the land in 1986. At that time, the property was being used as an illegal trash dump, but with the help of volunteers, M-NCPPC restored the area to its pristine beauty. Today, the park is managed with assistance from the Prince George's Audubon Society under the "Adopt-a-park" program. Guided nature/birding hikes are held monthly on Saturday mornings. Visit Prince George's Audubon Society website for the complete schedule.
Location/Directions
Located next to Bowie State University.
From the Capital Beltway (I-495) , exit onto Route 450 (Annapolis Road) East. Make a left onto Route 197. Make a right onto Lemons Bridge Road. Follow road to park entrance.