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Maple Sugaring Days
Maple Sugaring Days
February is Maple Sugaring Month at Brookside Nature Center. Every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday you’ll have an opportunity to experience an American tradition: maple sugaring! Watch the whole maple sugaring process from start to finish. See sap drip from trees and taste it. Watch it boil down into sweet maple syrup, then sample a tasty […]
Sunday Morning Hike
Sunday Morning Hike
Join a Ranger for a hike that makes frequent stops to examine signs of wildlife in Seneca Creek State Park. The route will be determined each Sunday, but plan on about two hours. Meet at the Kingfisher Overlook.
Special Exhibit: Jim Crow on Streetcars
Special Exhibit: Jim Crow on Streetcars
The National Capital Trolley Museum celebrates Black History Month with a special exhibit telling the stories of both 19th and 20th century efforts to establish racially segregated transit and to resist its establishment. "Jim Crow on Streetcars" confirms the economic and social absurdities of laws supporting racial prejudice. The National Capital Trolley Museum is open […]
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Reptile Feeding
Reptile Feeding
Check out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the park office. Learn some quick facts about reptiles of Maryland and watch the live corn snake eat its meal!
2 events,
Nature Nook
Nature Nook
Fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities at the Seneca Creek State Park office vary each week!
Montgomery Parks Speaker Series
Montgomery Parks Speaker Series
Mikah Meyer and Sangita Chari – Championing Inclusion in the Outdoors In 2016, adventurer Mikah Meyer launched a journey to experience all 418 National Park sites, attempting to become the youngest person to experience every unit and the sole person to do so in a continuous journey. His odyssey began as a way to mark his […]
3 events,
Washington Revels World Story Time
Washington Revels World Story Time
Join Washington Revels in celebrating the world through children's literature! This winter and spring, we're off on a multicultural adventure through legends, tales, and newly written stories from around the globe. Enjoy crafts, songs, snack, and more! Revels World Story Time is geared toward the 3- to 7-year-old age range, but all are welcome. Questions […]
Beginner Hooping (Part 2)
Beginner Hooping (Part 2)
Get a great workout in while learning a fun new way to exercise. Hula hooping provides a productive aerobic activity to help shed winter weight. This lesson will focus on basic waist hula hooping and strengthening coordination. All skill levels welcome. Limited hoops will be available to borrow. Hooping takes place at the Seneca Creek […]
Woodlawn History Hour
Woodlawn History Hour
This lecture series for history aficionados features local historian, educators, and more as they share their knowledge of local and regional history. As part on Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park’s Black History Month programming, Montgomery Parks Historian and Author, Jamie Kuhns will present “Sharp Flashes of Lightning Come From Black Clouds”: The Life of Josiah Henson. […]
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Lecture: Still Standing: The Relics of School Segregation in Montgomery County
Lecture: Still Standing: The Relics of School Segregation in Montgomery County
This Black History Month lecture will be presented by Ralph Buglass.
Maple Sugaring Days
Maple Sugaring Days
February is Maple Sugaring Month at Brookside Nature Center. Every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday you’ll have an opportunity to experience an American tradition: maple sugaring! Watch the whole maple sugaring process from start to finish. See sap drip from trees and taste it. Watch it boil down into sweet maple syrup, then sample a tasty […]
Weekday Hike
Weekday Hike
This is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise in the middle of the day at Seneca Creek State Park. We will hike a loop of between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for animal sightings, plant and praying mantis egg case searches. Route varies with trail conditions, and will occasionally stay […]
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Winter Birding at Black Hill
Winter Birding at Black Hill
The winter months can be an ideal time to learn more about birds and birding, and Black Hill Regional Park is an ideal outdoor classroom for this study. Each expert-guided walk in this series, intended for beginning to mid-level birders, will visit one or more sites in the park in search for waterfowl, sparrows, raptors, […]
Open House: Silver Spring Railroad Station
Open House: Silver Spring Railroad Station
All aboard for the Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station open house, including real train spotting, a toy train play set, permanent model train display, kid's toy engine to ride, videos, gift shop and refreshments. This month's special exhibit is a glowing Capitol Limited "drumhead," a moveable medallion designed to illuminate the train's emblem at night […]
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Art Exhibits at Brookside Gardens
Art Exhibits at Brookside Gardens
Enjoy the following art exhibits at Brookside Gardens during the month of March: Photography by Ruth Brown Water and Ice Reflection by Don James Oil Paintings by Barbara Mandel Oils by Jen Eidson Primative Art by Robert Shaio Hours vary. See the Brookside Gardens website for more information.
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Nature Nook at Seneca Creek State Park
Nature Nook at Seneca Creek State Park
Meet in the park office for fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature themes. Activities vary each week.
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1 event,
Weekday Hike at Seneca Creek State Park
Weekday Hike at Seneca Creek State Park
This is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise in the middle of the day. Park staff will lead a group hike of between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for nature sightings. The route varies with trail conditions, and will occasionally stay on pavement after heavy snow or rain. Meet at […]
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Gaithersburg Museum “After Hours”
Gaithersburg Museum “After Hours”
Merciful Minerva! Suffrage and the Birth of Wonder Woman Inspired by the women’s suffrage movement of the 1910s, William Moulton Marston created Wonder Woman in 1941 as a new type of woman he believed should rule the world. More than 75 years later she continues to be an icon of strength and liberation for generations […]
2 events,
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Celebrating Women's History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, "Women in Transition." There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
Seneca Stonecutter Cemetery Hike
Seneca Stonecutter Cemetery Hike
This bushwhacking, history-seeking hike focuses on the final resting place of 100 or more of the quarry workers who mined the sandstone that was used to build the Smithsonian Castle. There is NO TRAIL to the cemetery; plan to hike through farm fields and woods. The round trip hike will be approximately four miles. The […]
8 events,
Kentlands Flower Show Art Reception
Kentlands Flower Show Art Reception
Gaithersburg’s Arts on the Green presents “The Kentlands Flower Show: A Floral Photography Exhibit,” featuring fine art photography by Composite Fine Art Photographers. The exhibit is on display at Kentlands Mansion from March 1 through April 28, 2019. The public is invited to meet the artists during a free Artists Reception on Sunday, March 10 […]
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Celebrating Women's History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, "Women in Transition." There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
Lake Frank Eagle Nest Loop Hike
Lake Frank Eagle Nest Loop Hike
Meadowside Nature Center in Rockville is the home of a Bald Eagle nest. Join other eagle enthusiasts for a 4.5-mile hike around Lake Frank to search for the nest, eagles, and spring migrants. Bring binoculars and water. Waterproof footwear is recommended.
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Reptile Feeding at Seneca Creek State Park
Reptile Feeding at Seneca Creek State Park
Check out Seneca's resident snake at the Park Office. Learn some quick facts about reptiles of Maryland and watch the live corn snake eat its meal!
1 event,
Nature Nook at Seneca Creek State Park
Nature Nook at Seneca Creek State Park
Meet in the park office for fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature themes. Activities vary each week.
1 event,
Washington Revels World Story Time
Washington Revels World Story Time
Join Washington Revels in celebrating the world through children's literature! This winter and spring, we're off on a multicultural adventure through legends, tales, and newly written stories from around the globe. Enjoy crafts, songs, snack, and more! Revels World Story Time is geared toward the 3- to 7-year-old age range, but all are welcome. Questions […]
4 events,
Weekday Hike at Seneca Creek State Park
Weekday Hike at Seneca Creek State Park
This is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise in the middle of the day. Park staff will lead a group hike of between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for nature sightings. The route varies with trail conditions, and will occasionally stay on pavement after heavy snow or rain. Meet at […]
Women of the World Art Exhibit Reception
Women of the World Art Exhibit Reception
“Women of the World” is a new group exhibition with a diverse range of artwork exploring both the power and struggles of women around the world. The exhibition coincides with Women’s History Month. People can see the artwork at the free opening reception and meet the artists, including Sobia Ahmad, Omary Elliott, Olivia Tripp Morrow, […]
Panel: Voices of Segregation
Panel: Voices of Segregation
Coming to the Table – Montgomery County (CTTT MoCo) friend Warren Crutchfield will introduce a panel of five men who grew up throughout the United States during the time of legal segregation. The experiences of men from Maryland, Washington D.C., Texas, California, and Virginia will be represented. There will be time for questions and conversation […]
3 events,
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Celebrating Women's History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, "Women in Transition." There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
Lecture: The Case for Open Space
Lecture: The Case for Open Space
In this latest installment of the Montgomery County Parks' Speaker Series, Ed McMahon, Senior Resident Fellow at the Urban Land Institute will share insight into the economic, social and environmental impacts of parks and open space. Learn how parks increase long-term real estate value, but also how some of this value can be captured to mitigate […]
History Happy Hour: Politics in Film
History Happy Hour: Politics in Film
Every generation gets the cinematic politicians that Hollywood wants it to see. Films, both fiction and documentary, are a fascinating chronicle of how we as a society feel about our nation and its government. How have they portrayed our government officials, from the town down, in good and bad economic times, war and peace, and […]
5 events,
Orchid Festival at Brookside Gardens
Orchid Festival at Brookside Gardens
The Annual Friends of Brookside Gardens Orchid Show and Sale that is co-sponsored by the Rock Creek Orchid Club will take place at the Brookside Gardens Visitors Center on Saturday, March 16 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to consult with orchid experts, enjoy vibrant […]
Lecture: Women’s History on the C&O Canal
Lecture: Women’s History on the C&O Canal
Canal historian Karen Gray will discuss the vital role of women who worked on the C&O Canal.
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Celebrating Women's History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, "Women in Transition." There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
5 events,
Orchid Festival at Brookside Gardens
Orchid Festival at Brookside Gardens
The Annual Friends of Brookside Gardens Orchid Show and Sale that is co-sponsored by the Rock Creek Orchid Club will take place at the Brookside Gardens Visitors Center on Saturday, March 16 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to consult with orchid experts, enjoy vibrant […]
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Celebrating Women's History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, "Women in Transition." There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
Nature Crafts at Seneca Creek State Park
Nature Crafts at Seneca Creek State Park
Meet at the Park office for fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week.
1 event,
Reptile Feeding at Seneca Creek State Park
Reptile Feeding at Seneca Creek State Park
Check out Seneca's resident snake at the Park Office. Learn some quick facts about reptiles of Maryland and watch the live corn snake eat its meal!
2 events,
Nature Nook at Seneca Creek State Park
Nature Nook at Seneca Creek State Park
Meet in the park office for fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature themes. Activities vary each week.
Conservation Cafe Lecture
Conservation Cafe Lecture
Talking Trash! Julie Lawson currently serves as the Director of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Office of the Clean City in Washington, DC. Lawson works closely with the Mayor and District agencies to execute the Clean City initiative, coordinate service delivery operations, and oversee community engagement efforts. Join us for our March 2019 Conservation Café to hear […]
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2 events,
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Celebrating Women’s History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, “Women in Transition.” There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
Moonlight Beaver Hike at Seneca Creek State Park
Moonlight Beaver Hike at Seneca Creek State Park
Join a volunteer ranger for an after-hours hike during the full moon. Meet at the park office and then hike to the lake to see the moon rise over the water. With a bit of luck, one of the resident beavers and other creatures will be out and about! Dress for cooler night temperatures and […]
2 events,
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Celebrating Women’s History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, “Women in Transition.” There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
Montgomery County Awards for Historic Preservation
Montgomery County Awards for Historic Preservation
Celebrate a rich sampling of Montgomery County architecture, cultural heritage, local history programs, and special people at the 31st annual Awards for Historic Preservation. Free with a suggested donation of $15; RSVP highly recommended.
4 events,
First Communities of Rockville: Quality Hill
First Communities of Rockville: Quality Hill
This March, Peerless Rockville invites the public to learn about one of the earliest communities in Rockville. Quality Hill traces its roots to the 1784 division of 45 acres of land into Rockville’s first streets, lots, and blocks concentrated along both sides of West Montgomery Avenue and Adams Street. This unique historical presentation will trace […]
Lecture: Rockville History
Lecture: Rockville History
This March, Peerless Rockville invites the public to learn about one of the earliest communities in Rockville. Quality Hill traces its roots to the 1784 division of 45 acres of land into Rockville's first streets, lots, and blocks concentrated along both sides of West Montgomery Avenue and Adams Street. This free, unique historical presentation will trace the […]
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Celebrating Women’s History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, “Women in Transition.” There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
4 events,
Jubilee Voices at New Creation Church
Jubilee Voices at New Creation Church
Washington Revels Jubilee Voices brings its high-energy program of traditional African American music to New Creation Church as the congregation celebrates its 25th anniversary. The service begins at 10:00 a.m. and is open to the public; Jubilee Voices will perform from 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Celebrating Women’s History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, “Women in Transition.” There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
Nature Crafts at Seneca Creek State Park
Nature Crafts at Seneca Creek State Park
Meet at the Park office for fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week.
1 event,
Reptile Feeding at Seneca Creek State Park
Reptile Feeding at Seneca Creek State Park
Check out Seneca's resident snake at the Park Office. Learn some quick facts about reptiles of Maryland and watch the live corn snake eat its meal!
1 event,
Nature Nook at Seneca Creek State Park
Nature Nook at Seneca Creek State Park
Meet in the park office for fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature themes. Activities vary each week.
1 event,
Washington Revels World Story Time
Washington Revels World Story Time
Join Washington Revels in celebrating the world through children's literature! This winter and spring, we're off on a multicultural adventure through legends, tales, and newly written stories from around the globe. Enjoy crafts, songs, snack, and more! Revels World Story Time is geared toward the 3- to 7-year-old age range, but all are welcome. Questions […]
2 events,
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Celebrating Women’s History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, “Women in Transition.” There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
Weekday Hike at Seneca Creek State Park
Weekday Hike at Seneca Creek State Park
This is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise in the middle of the day. Park staff will lead a group hike of between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for nature sightings. The route varies with trail conditions, and will occasionally stay on pavement after heavy snow or rain. Meet at […]
1 event,
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Celebrating Women’s History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, “Women in Transition.” There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
5 events,
Women’s History Month Walking Tour
Women’s History Month Walking Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of Woodlawn Manor and its grounds and learn about the history and lifestyle of women who lived on the property. Discover the role women played in the daily life of a 19th-century farm in everything from choosing crops, planning meals and entertaining, to dress. The guided tour includes both interior and […]
Grusendorf Cabin Open House
Grusendorf Cabin Open House
Visit a 164-year-old log farmhouse at Seneca Creek State Park and try your hand at an old-time craft! Step inside this historic cabin and see what's inside.
Special Exhibit: Women in Translation
Special Exhibit: Women in Translation
Celebrating Women’s History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, “Women in Transition.” There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
6 events,
Clopper Mill Trash Bash
Clopper Mill Trash Bash
Come to the 3rd annual trash clean up of the Clopper Mill ruins with Friends of Seneca Creek State Park and the Izaak Walton League Rockville Chapter. Meet at the IWLA chapter's lake parking area on Waring Station Road and walk under Clopper Road to get to the mill ruins. Trash bags will be provided. […]
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
Celebrating Women’s History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, “Women in Transition.” There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
Nature Crafts at Seneca Creek State Park
Nature Crafts at Seneca Creek State Park
Meet at the Park office for fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week.