Greenwell Foundation

11/01/2024

Check out the beautiful views of our park's trails and fall foliage! If you would like to see both in person, we are providing horseback trail rides for individuals and groups!

This activity is fun for everyone and suitable for those with and without prior horseback riding experience. Participants must be at least seven years old, and a one-time, one hour long trail ride costs $65 per person.

Visit our website to learn more and schedule a trail ride: https://greenwellfoundation.org/equestrian-trail-rides/

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! We hope you have a safe and fun night of costume-wearing and trick-or-treating!

10/31/2024

Thank you to the St. Mary’s County Health Department for visiting us yesterday! We hope you enjoyed spending time with our horses and hiking through the park!

10/25/2024

Thank you to Lexington Park Ford Lincoln for supporting the Greenwell Foundation's veteran programs!

10/25/2024

Thank you to the Calvert County groups of Watershed Heroes from The Center for Life Enrichment for visiting us this week! We hope you had fun while learning about the local watershed and how to help take care of it!

10/24/2024

Thank you to PNC for supporting the Greenwell Foundation's nature programs and field trips for Pre-K students!

10/23/2024

There's no better way to welcome fall than to go horseback riding among the colorful leaves! Our horseback trail rides are guided by experienced staff members and all necessary equipment is provided. Participants must be at least seven years old, and a one-time, one hour long trail ride costs $65 per person.

Visit our website for more information: https://greenwellfoundation.org/equestrian-trail-rides/

10/22/2024

Thank you to SMECO for supporting the Greenwell Foundation's programs!

10/22/2024

Thank you to the BSA Troop 560G for visiting us yesterday, and congratulations on receiving your horsemanship badge! We hope you enjoyed learning about how to properly groom and ride a horse.

Thank you also to our instructors, Melanie, Janis and Amanda, for teaching horsemanship skills to the group!

10/21/2024

Thank you to everyone who donated to our run-in shelter fundraiser! With your assistance, we will be able to keep our herd safe, warm, and comfortable during the winter.

The new run-in shelters are on their way, and you will be able to see them in the near future!

In the meantime, you can support all of our programs by visiting the following link: https://bit.ly/gwf-donation-link

10/17/2024

Don't forget to register for Veterans Resource Day!
Veterans, active duty service members, and their families are all welcome to attend. This event is free and open to the public. Online registrants will be eligible for a special prize. Online registration closes at noon on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Many thanks to our generous sponsors!
SMECO
Greenwell Foundation
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Visit https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/Aging/Veterans/RegistrationForm/ to register.

10/17/2024

Now that the weather is getting progressively colder, our horses will need run-in shelters fit enough to keep them safe and warm. Unfortunately, due to many years of use, our shelters now have cracks and dents that let the cold and wind inside. If the horses are constantly exposed to the cold during the winter months, they may feel very uncomfortable or become very sick.

However, there is a way you can help! We are aiming to raise $15,000 by this winter to replace three run-in shelters. Every donation you make, even if you can only give $1, $5, or $10, will help us reach our goal. Together, we can ensure that our beautiful herd will remain healthy and happy despite the cold weather!

Visit our website for more information: https://greenwellfoundation.org/run-in-fundraiser/

10/16/2024

Our entry in the annual Scarecrow Stroll is still standing in Leonardtown Square. We hope you will check it out and vote for our scarecrow display! 🎃 👻 😱

10/16/2024

Thank you to the Hollywood groups of Watershed Heroes from The Center for Life Enrichment for visiting us last week! We hope you had fun while learning about the local watershed and how to help take care of it!

10/15/2024

🎖️ Calling all Veterans, Active Service Members, and families! 🪖 Join us for Veterans Resource Day on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland . Connect with over 20 veteran-serving organizations, get DAV claims assistance, attend expert-led sessions, and enjoy a free lunch from Mission BBQ!

📝 Skip the line! Register ahead to be eligible for a special prize! Read the full news release for details:https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/pio/docs/2024-177NewsReleaseVeteransResourceDay.pdf

Big thanks to our organizers St. Mary's County Department of Aging & Human Services and sponsors: SMECO Greenwell Foundation CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield!

St. Mary’s County Health Department Healthy St. Mary's Partnership MedStar St. Mary's Hospital American Foundation for Su***de Prevention U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Maryland's Commitment to Veterans Charlotte Hall Veterans Home

10/15/2024

Now that the weather is cooling down and the fall foliage is arriving, come enjoy the season with a horseback trail ride along the Patuxent River!

Trail rides are guided by experienced staff members and all necessary equipment is provided. Participants must be at least seven years old, and a one-time, one hour long trail ride costs $65 per person.

Visit our website for more information: https://greenwellfoundation.org/equestrian-trail-rides/

10/15/2024

Thank you to all of our vendors and visitors for attending our Open Barn event! We hope you had a wonderful time! If you have any photos and/or videos you would like to share with us, please email them to [email protected].

UnforGoatable Goods
Overmorrow Farm, LLC
Hope and Healing Therapy and Wellness Center
My Happy Yoga Place
Thyme For You

10/14/2024

Check out the Fall 2024 edition of our newsletter, The Mindful Moment! Read it to learn more about the park, our animals, and our programs: https://bit.ly/fall-2024-newsletter

10/14/2024

The Greenwell Foundation's office is closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day today, and it will reopen tomorrow. In the meantime, the park is still open to the public!

10/12/2024

Good morning! Our Open Barn event is today! Come on over anytime between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to meet our animals, participate in family-friendly activities, and check out local vendors!

10/11/2024

Good afternoon! We are at the St. Mary's Department of Aging for the 2024 Community Health and Wellness Fair until 3:30 p.m. Stop by our table to say hello and learn more about our programs and volunteer opportunities!

10/11/2024

Don't miss the fun at our Open Barn event tomorrow! Join us for pony rides, a scavenger hunt, library story time, and more! The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Visit our event page to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/share/QJCNvphrBHrCa4jc/

10/11/2024

Inclusion benefits everyone ❤

🤔INCLUSION THOUGHT OF THE DAY🤔

Curb cuts don’t just benefit those using wheelchairs—they help everyone! Whether you're pulling luggage, pushing a stroller, using a walker, or riding a bike, inclusive design makes life easier for all of us. Accessibility isn’t just a need, it’s a win for the whole community, and it's called Universal Design.

10/10/2024

Meet Missy, Marley, Jasper and Jagger! They will be in the arena giving pony rides at our Open Barn event this Saturday. Pony ride tickets are $15 each, and six tickets will be sold in 30-minute increments between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to receive a pony ride! 🐴🗓🎟

Visit our event page to learn more about Open Barn: https://www.facebook.com/share/QJCNvphrBHrCa4jc/