Hidden Treasures Appraisals
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MDCurious 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 African Rhythms
Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park 3610 Brookeville Road, Brookeville, MDCelebrate 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 […]
Celebrating African Rhythms @ Oakley Cabin
Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park 3610 Brookeville Road, Brookeville, MDCelebrate 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.
Meet the Reptiles
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDReptiles 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.
Beginner Hooping
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDGet a great workout in while learning a fun new way to exercise with a hula hoop! This lesson will focus on basic waist hula hooping and strengthening coordination. All skill levels are welcome and limited hula hoops will be available to borrow. Meet at the park office.
Artist Lecture and Reception: Susan Lyon
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen EchoJoin the Friends of the Yellow Barn and world-renowned portrait artist Susan Lyon for a special artist lecture and reception for "Meditations on the Personal: The Work of Susan Lyon." The exhibit at the Stone Tower Gallery in Glen Echo Park runs from April 6 - 28.
Volunteer Kick-Off
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDHelp the Patuxent River State Park staff get ready for the upcoming season! Do some spring cleaning around the Nature Center and also help build some new trails. Please bring water, close-toed shoes, and work gloves. Meet at the Nature Center.
Nature Crafts
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDMake things and have fun every Sunday in April at the Seneca Creek State Park office!
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 exams shells and skins from reptiles living in the park! Reptile encounters happen every Sunday afternoon at 2:00.
Reptile Feeding
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDCheck 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!