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Tuesday Talk
Tuesday Talk
During “Reflections of a Vietnam Era Veteran,” speaker Clarence Hickey will relate his experience during the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army Medical Service. During the talk, he will show meaningful artifacts from his time in the service at the Fort Campbell Army Hospital, comparing its design and features with Civil War era hospitals due […]
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Where’d the Green Go?
Where’d the Green Go?
The green is gone from the leaves and they've fallen to the ground. Come to the Nature Center at Patuxent River State Park and learn about what makes leaves green, why they turn dolors in the fall, and use the colorful leaves to create some nature artwork.
Orienteering Hike
Orienteering Hike
Come to Seneca Creek State Park for an "intro to orienteering" hike around the course at the park. Compasses and maps will be provided. Meet at the Tire Playground.
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Geocaching Hike
Geocaching Hike
Come on a treasure hunt hike – geocaches are hidden all over Black Hill Regional Park and you can take a hike to find them using clues provided. Please register no later than 24 hours before the hike to receive the hike's location and other important information.
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Tuesday Talk
Tuesday Talk
The Montgomery County Historical Society presents Suburban Dams, Woods, and Water: The Story of Montgomery County, MD's Rock Creek Park & Rock Creek Regional Park. Inspired by his time spent in local parks, speaker Scott Einberger explores the history of Montgomery County's Rock Creek Park and Rock Creek Regional Park, including how the people using […]
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Victorian Lyric Opera Company
Victorian Lyric Opera Company
VLOC: Bringing Victorian Lyric Operetta Alive in the 21st Century is a special program by Rockville's own operetta company. Musical works from a genre developed in the mid 1800s are still performed today. Why? What's the draw? Are the stories still relevant? This lecture will feature live music and video to discuss how the company balances […]
Karim Nagi: Alive & Diverse
Karim Nagi: Alive & Diverse
Washington Revels present internationally renowned Arab drumming and dance specialist Karim Nagi in an uplifting, joyous, and participatory solo-performance concert for all ages. In this engaging program, Karim performs multiple drumming and percussion techniques, stomping and sticking folk dances, and melodic stories, invoking Arab culture with acrobatic rhythms and percussive movement for a modern setting.
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Winter Tree ID
Winter Tree ID
It can be easier to identify trees when they have leaves, but how about in the winter after the trees have shed their leaves? Come to the Nature Center at Patuxent River State Park to learn how to identify some common local trees based on bark, twigs, and buds instead of leaves.
Holiday Greens Decor Workshop
Holiday Greens Decor Workshop
Why spend money on expensive holiday decor when you can make your own from nature? Pine boughs, pine cones, other natural elements, and florist foam will be supplied; please bring your own container and accessories to make a unique centerpiece for your table. Gardening gloves recommended. Please bring garden clippers if you have them. Suggested […]
Winter’s Eve
Winter’s Eve
Celebrate the holiday season at Glen Echo Park's Winter's Eve event. Enjoy performances, open studios, and a hot chocolate bar before strolling through the park or joining the swing dance in the Spanish Ballroom Kids and adults can also enjoy free, holiday-themed craft activities.
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Feed the Birds
Feed the Birds
Create a pine cone bird feeder to hang in Patuxent River State Park, or take it home to help feed the birds during the winter. Meet at the Nature Center.
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Campfire and Craft
Campfire and Craft
Have some time off for the holidays? Head to Patuxent River State Park for a craft and a campfire. Meet at the Nature Center.
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Exhibit: Art Dolls
Exhibit: Art Dolls
Art Dolls: Figurative Sculptures Tell a Story features the work of students enrolled in doll making classes at Montgomery College, where they utilize sculpting, painting, designing, wig making, costuming, and sewing to create art. The exhibit runs through March 1, 2020 – full details are available at the museum website.
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First Day Hike
First Day Hike
Grab your friends and family and start the new decade with an easy, one-mile hike through Seneca Creek State Park. Warm up afterwards with a cup of hot chocolate or other hot beverage. R.S.V.P. encouraged by calling the park: (301) 924-2127 or emailing SPSCnaturalist@gmail.com. Meet at the Park Office – all ages are welcome!
First Day Hike
First Day Hike
Join Park Rangers, family and friends for a two-mile hike through the woods on New Year's Day. Stick around afterwards for some hot cocoa or hot tea. All ages and friendly pets welcome! Kindly R.S.V.P. at Patuxentriver.statepark@maryland.gov – meet at the Park Office.
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Weekday Hike
Weekday Hike
Join a Volunteer Ranger to get out of the office and take an afternoon hike. This 1.2 mile walk is perfect to stretch your legs or just get outside for an hour. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Meet at the Boat Center.
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B&O Station Open House
B&O Station Open House
The Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station open house features a special visitor this month: a feathered representative from the Agricultural History Farm Park. Also: real train spotting, a toy train play set, permanent model train display, kid's toy engine to ride, videos, gift shop, refreshments.
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