Celebrating Black History Month – Ken-Gar: Then and Now
Kensington Park Library 4201 Knowles Avenue, Kensington, MarylandOne of our local neighborhoods, Ken-Gar, was founded by former slaves in 1892. Over the years, the neighborhood has transformed from a haven for African-Americans to a diverse community of residents from other countries and backgrounds. Local resident Karen Jackson will share the fascinating history of the struggle and victories of this 125+ year-old community. […]
Lecture: Stories of the Underground Railroad
Sandy Spring Slave Museum 18524 Brooke Rd., Sandy Spring, MDHosted by the Sandy Spring Slave Museum: Sandy Spring Resident Natalie “Buttons” Thomas Williams will share the complexity of the Underground network. She will also tell stories local stations and those who escaped to freedom from Montgomery County.
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 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
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 about two hours. Meet at the Kingfisher Overlook.
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 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 […]
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!
Bald Eagles at Black Hill
Black Hill Visitor Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MDBlack Hill Regional Park is honored to be a home to the bald eagle, our national bird. Join us to learn the local history behind our resident bald eagles. We'll also visit a few of their favorite perches and try to catch a glimpse of one of these magnificent birds.
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 the park! Program takes place at the park office.
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!