Maple Sugaring Days
Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MDFebruary 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 […]
Sunday Morning Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDJoin 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 […]
Special Exhibit: Jim Crow on Streetcars
National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MDThe 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 […]
Nature Crafts
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDFun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities at the Seneca Creek State Park office vary each week!
Reptile Encounter
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDCome to Seneca Creek State Park for a fun, 30-45 minute program for all ages. Meet a living snake or turtle and examine shells and skins from reptiles living in […]
Gaithersburg Museum “After Hours”
Gaithersburg Community Museum 9 South Summit Avenue, GaithersburgThe World War I Experience for African American Soldiers Many African American men saw World War I as an opportunity to gain respect through military service. They volunteered and were […]
Historic Medley District Speaker Series
Old Town Hall Bank Museum 19930 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MarylandCome to Poolesville to hear from local historians and learn more about the rich history of this district. The topic for February is "The Lynching of George Peck." The lecture is […]
Reptile Feeding
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDCheck 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!
Nature Nook
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDFun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities at the Seneca Creek State Park office vary each week!
Thurgood Marshall: A Trail-Blazing Civil Rights Victory in Montgomery County
Silver Spring Library 900 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MDCivil rights icon Thurgood Marshall delivered an early blow to school segregation right here in Montgomery County – gaining equal pay for the county's African American teachers in 1937. This […]