Friends of Quiet Waters Park

The Friends of Quiet Waters Park first Fairy House Festival and Tea Party was a big success on May 6th. Come check out these amazing fairy houses now on display along the Holly Trail next to the Holly Pavilion. These adorable creations were handmade with love and care, sure to bring a smile to everyones face. Kids big and small, come on down and explore the magical world of these enchanting structures.

This event was made possible in large part due to the Friends of Quiet Waters Park and the wonderful members who support us. The Friends financial resources for events like this come from member donations and we encourage anyone who is interested to join. Please use the Membership and/or Donate links.

THE WILDLIFE OF ANTARCTICA, TIERRA DEL FUEGO, THE FALKLANDS, & SOUTH GEORGIA

Presented by: Former State Senator Gerald Winegrad

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Anne Arundel Bird Club & Friends of Quiet Water Park

Blue Heron Center, Quiet Waters Park

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The Friends of Quiet Waters Park has sent a letter to the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works with detailed comments and questions regarding the proposed Quiet Waters Retreat Design, a two-story office building on a leased portion of the Retreat Property. The Retreat Property is the newest land addition to Quiet Waters Park in years. Here is a copy of the letter from the Friends.

See our latest letter from the Friends of Quiet Waters Park to Annapolis Mayor Buckley and Anne Arundel County Excutive Pittman regarding ongoing sediment runoff issues associated with the multi-million dollar development called Parkside Preserve is being constructed adjacent to the park.

Entries Now Open for the 8th Annual Friends of Quiet Waters Park Photo Contest

We welcome March and the coming of spring! It’s a great time to take those special photos! The 8th Friends of Quiet Waters Park (FQWP) annual photo contest is now open! Although we are all observing social distancing, the park is open and we can enjoy its natural beauty.

Send entries to fqwpphotocontest@gmail.com.

ENTRY DETAILS

Entries must be taken in the park during all seasons featuring nature scenes, wildlife, park events, sculpture, water views and more.

Submissions can be in color or b/w and must be jpg or tiff files.

Submitted photos should have been taken during the last 3 years. There is a limit of 3 entries per person. Each photo must include a title and its location in the park.

Send entries to fqwpphotocontest@gmail.com.

The deadline for submissions is Sept. 30, 2022. The entries will be judged by members of
the FQWP Board and Fine Arts Committee. The winners will be announced by Oct. 31, 2022.

The winning photographs will be featured in the 2023 calendar and will be announced through various social media including the Friends’ website, Facebook and Newsletter. To view the winners from last year’s contest, check out the Friends’ website at fqwp.org.

We are again looking forward to receiving your outstanding photographs of Quiet Waters Park, the “Jewel in the Crown” of Anne Arundel County!

The Galleries of Quiet Waters Park presents juried paintings from the Annapolis Watercolor Club in both Galleries from March 30 through May 8, 2022.  “A Brush with Springtime,” showcases the varied works and techniques of watercolor done by beginners through professionals.  The Annapolis Watercolor Club is dedicated to fostering the practice and promotion of watercolor  painting as fine art through monthly meetings, demonstrations, workshops, critiques and exhibitions as well as painting and social events.  It is a non-profit organization founded in 1975 with over 150 members.   Juror Mick MCAndrews will present awards  given by the Friends of the Arts at the Opening Reception on April 3, 2022 

https://www.annapoliswatercolorclub.org/

The Opening Reception will be held in the Visitor Center on April 3, 2022 from 1:30 to 3:30.  Entrance to the park is $6.00 per vehicle.  Fee is waived for the Reception only. The Galleries are open from 9:00 to 4:00, Monday through Friday and 10:00 to 4:00 on weekends.