Join historian Teresa Lachin as we explore the life, medical career, and perseverance of Dr. Webster Sewell, a 1930 graduate of the Howard University College of Medicine who practiced medicine during the 1930s and during and after World War II. He subsequently operated a medical clinic and “Birthing Center,” an in-patient facility in Norbeck, Maryland, […]

This is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise after work at Seneca Creek State Park. Hike a loop of between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for animal sightings, plant and praying mantis egg case searches. The route will very with trail conditions. Meet at the park office!

Peerless Rockville welcomes Jamie Ferguson Kuhns, senior historian for Montgomery Parks, as she presents on her newly published book, Sharp Flashes of Lightning Come from Black Clouds: The Life of Josiah Henson. This in-depth biography draws a comprehensive portrait of Reverend Henson as a real person and the 19th-century world in which he lived. Based on Henson's […]

Reptiles make up one of the most interesting groups of animals found at Patuxent River State Park. This will be a multimedia presentation to allow you to learn more about these varied animals. The Nature Center is open from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Come for a bushwhacking, history-seeking hike to the final resting place of quarry workers who mined the sandstone used in the Smithsonian Castle. We will be crossing farm fields and woods. Dress for rough hiking with sturdy footwear that can get muddy – round trip hike is approximately 2 miles. Meeting at 16500 River Road, […]

In March, local eagles were observed sitting on eggs. Will they be feeding young now? Meet at the Meadowside Nature Center parking lot in Rockville. Trails may be muddy. Bring binoculars!

Check out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the park office every Monday in April at 1:00 p.m. Learn some quick facts about reptiles in Maryland, and watch the live corn snake eat its meal!

This is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise after work at Seneca Creek State Park. Hike a loop of between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for animal sightings, plant and praying mantis egg case searches. The route will vary based on trail conditions.

Join Peerless Rockville and Mark Charles, Chief of Environmental Management for the City of Rockville as they celebrate Earth Month. Come learn about Rockville’s environmental activities and accomplishments, focusing on highlights of the last 12 years of progress. Hear about the environmental and sustainability awards bestowed on the City, the origins of Earth Day, and […]

Curious about an item you found during spring cleaning? Bring it to Woodlawn Manor for Montgomery Parks' Hidden Treasure Appraisals and let their professionals tell you if you found a true treasure. Each registered participant can bring three (3) small items to be appraised. There is a $3 fee if you pre-register, and a $5 […]

Celebrate the arrival of spring and show off your best dance moves! Join Montgomery Parks' annual dance workshop that explores African rhythms from West Africa, the Caribbean Islands, Europe and North & South America. Learn the “Cake Walk” and compete for sweet treats to take home! Fun for the entire family. FREE with no registration […]

Make things and have fun every Sunday in April at the Seneca Creek State Park office!

Check out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the park office every Monday in April at 1:00 p.m. Learn some quick facts about reptiles in Maryland, and watch the live corn snake eat its meal!

Brookside Gardens’ annual Wings of Fancy butterfly exhibit opens at the park’s South Conservatory and runs through September 22. For all of the details, including new exhibit hours and detailed ticket, parking, and other visitor information, visit the Brookside Gardens website.

Step Lively Please for the Spring Break Special features trolley cartoons and story time for children from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Join a Seneca Creek State Park Ranger on a walk through the wetlands area and learn about the importance of this fragile ecosystem. Enjoy a great chance to hear frogs and toads and search for salamanders and other wildlife. Meet at the Blue Jay/Nuthatch Pavilion.

Join Patuxent River State Park for an interactive program about the amazing animals that live around the park. Explore real-life skulls and pelts from mammal residents, and learn how bones and hair can teach us about what animals eat and how they live. All ages welcome! At the Nature Center.

Making and keeping a nature journal or notebook is a fun way for kids (and adults) of all ages to study nature and record their experiences with the natural world. Make you own simple nature journal, and practice using them with others and staff at Patuxent River er State Park. Nature Center open from 10:00 […]

Come to Seneca Creek State Park for a fun, 30-45 minute program for all ages. Meet a living snake or turtle and exams shells and skins from reptiles living in the park! Reptile encounters happen every Sunday afternoon at 2:00.

Celebrate Earth Day and help save the planet at Seneca Creek State Park! Use recycled materials to create your very own planter to take home fitted with a seedling of your choice. There is a $5 suggested donation per family to the Friends of Seneca Creek State Park. Meet at the Park Office.

This is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise after work at Seneca Creek State Park. Hike a loop of between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for animal sightings, plant and praying mantis egg case searches. The route will vary based on trail conditions.

Join The Audubon Naturalist Society for the afternoon premiere of The Land of Woodend, an ANS and Heritage Montgomery documentary honoring the 50th anniversary of Woodend Nature Sanctuary and the ANS Nature for All movement.

Spend a day in the country, enjoy scenic drives between studios, stop for artisan beverages, and meet artists in the beautiful settings that inspire their work every day. The Countryside Artisans of Maryland represents a selected group of accomplished visual, sculptural, and textile artists working in oil, pastel, watercolor, pencil, ceramics, porcelain, glass, enamel, stone, wood, […]

Join Seneca Creek State Park  in this City Nature Challenge bio-blitz activity and find various plants and wildlife to identify for the competition. Please bring a camera or phone to take pictures. Meet at the Park Office.

Discover the magic of trains at the Gaithersburg Community Museum’s Train Day. Visitors are invited to celebrate Gaithersburg’s long and storied history with the railroad. Enjoy a N-Gauge model train display presented by BANTRAK members, explore vintage rail cars, and participate in train-related activities. In the museum, have fun in the hands-on learning centers and […]

Spend a day in the country, enjoy scenic drives between studios, stop for artisan beverages, and meet artists in the beautiful settings that inspire their work every day. The Countryside Artisans of Maryland represents a selected group of accomplished visual, sculptural, and textile artists working in oil, pastel, watercolor, pencil, ceramics, porcelain, glass, enamel, stone, wood, […]

This special event celebrates all things street car by featuring operation of several cars from the collections. Bring your family and ride them all!

Check out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the park office every Monday in April at 1:00 p.m. Learn some quick facts about reptiles in Maryland, and watch the live corn snake eat its meal!