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!
Nature Nook
Join Seneca Creek State Park every Tuesday in April for fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week!
Wings of Fancy Opens
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MDBrookside 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.
Hump Day Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDThis 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.
Step Lively at the Trolley Museum
National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MDStep Lively Please for the Spring Break Special features trolley cartoons and story time for children from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.