Event Information

Learning Equestrian, Agriculture, and Forestry Symposium (LEAFS)
(2027-06-17 - 2027-06-20 - Site opens at 12pm & Closes at 2pm)
Highland Foorde

Event Info

Name:
Learning Equestrian, Agriculture, and Forestry Symposium (LEAFS)

Website:

Date(s):
2027-06-17 @12pm to 2027-06-20 @ 2pm
Group:
Highland Foorde

Virtual?:
No

Site Info

Site Name:
Patuxent River Park

Address:
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772

Directions:
From the Capital Beltway, I- 495 either direction. EXIT 11A Rt. 4 SouthEast toward UPPER MARLBORO (6 mi). Exit right on Old Crain Hwy. Take the ramp toward US-301 WALDORF. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto OLD CRAIN HWY. Turn LEFT onto CROOM STATION RD. Turn LEFT onto CROOM RD MD- 382. Turn LEFT onto CROOM AIRPORT RD. End at 16000 Croom Airport Rd Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-8395 (Note: While on Croom Airport Rd. do NOT turn left at any point).

Restrictions:
  • Pets must be on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet.
  • Fires in site's fire-rings or fire bowls only.
  • Alcohol is allowed; please use period containers.
  • Please separate trash and recycling and dispose of it in the dumpster and recycling bins.
  • No RVs or travel trailers.

Accessibility:
Restrooms with ramp to entries from paved road. Open field to most activities. Any questions can be directed to event steward. 

There will be a few spots of designated handicap parking near the barn. 

Event Steward

SCA Name:

Email:

Description:
Welcome to Learning Equestrian, Agriculture, and Forestry Symposium (LEAFS)! 

This event is meant to give an educational avenue for those activities that don't fit into a typical classroom or university setting -- namely Equestrian, Agricultural A&S, Forestry, and Coursing (sorry-- no good way to fit that into the acronym). Join us in the great outdoors to work on your equine riding skills, work on plant identification, learn how to track through the woods -- and much more! We will have sit down classes as well about historic topics, so don't worry if you don't physically do any of those things, you are still welcome and we would love for you to come learn with us.

We hope you will join us at this education-focused event! 

Would you like to volunteer for a role of any sort? Do you have a piece of infrastructure you think would be good for the event (aka a tent that could be used as a classroom)? Do you just want to say hi? Reach out to our Event Steward, Epy Pengelly! leafs@highlandfoorde.atlantia.sca.org

All are welcome to camp at the event. Equestrians, if you plan on camping, please contact Epy Pengelly, Armiger, the EqMIC (leafs@highlandfoorde.atlantia.sca.org).

Cost Info


 Day-Trip Feast Camping
Adult, Member Discount Event Registration 35 0 5
Adult, Event Registration 45 0 5
Youth (7 - 17) 7 0 5
Child (0-6) 0 0 0

Reservationist Name:

Reservationist Email:

Checks Payable To:
SCA, Inc. Barony of Highland Foorde

Cost Notes:
Note: There will be a discounted price for participants who only come on Saturday.

Mail In Registration: Checks should be made out to: SCA, Inc. Barony of Highland Foorde

General Activities

Martial Activities:
There will be archery activities at the event that support skill set development for mounted archery.

There will be equestrian martial activities -- but no planned competitions. The goal of this event is to hone our skills. We aim to bring in specialized teachers to focus on mounted archery, jousting, Ride Before the Sultan, and more! Stay tuned for more details.

Equestrian camping is available -- and encouraged to take advantage of the full event schedule. Please contact the EqMIC if you plan on camping. 
-- EqMIC is Epy Pengelly, Armiger (leafs@highlandfoorde.atlantia.sca.org)

Be sure to check the event website for the most up to date information on scheduled activities. 

There will also be coursing at the event. Contact Lady Martine De Burgues at SeaDogsRun@gmail.com with any questions.
Coursing requirements:
  • Dogs must be 1 year or older and in good health
  • Proof of Rabies vaccination is required
  • Females in season are not allowed to run or to be at the coursing field
You will need:
  • 2 slip leads
  • 2 people – 1 releaser and 1 catcher – or your dog needs to be comfortable with being released by a stranger
  • Water and a water bowl for your dog – there will not be a community water bowl.


A&S:
There are full activity tracks of Agricultural A&S, Forestry, Coursing, and classroom Equestrian topics being developed for the event. Be sure to check the event website for the most up to date information.

There will be other A&S opportunities for Display. Please stay tuned for more information!

Feast:
There are no feasts nor lunches associated with the event, however there will be breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to purchase. If you are interested in running a breakfast, lunch, or dinner, please contact the Event Steward, Epy Pengelly at leafs@highlandfoorde.atlantia.sca.org