Park Safety Hike
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDJoin Patuxent River State Park for an interpretive hike that will cover the basics of staying safe: what to bring, important regulations to know, who to contact for help, and how to navigate the parks during hunting season. Please bring appropriate footwear for a short hike. Meet at the Nature Center.
Weed Warriors
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDInvasive species area big problem for Patuxent and all other state parks. Help fight back the invaders by pulling up some unwelcome plant species and learning how to combat them elsewhere! Please bring water, close-toed shoes, and work gloves. Meet at the Nature Center.
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.
Art Exhibits at Brookside Gardens
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MDEnjoy an exhibit of mixed media art, oil, watercolors, and acrylic at Brookside Gardens from April 29 - May 26. Hours vary. See the Brookside Gardens website for more information.
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
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDJoin Seneca Creek State Park for fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week at the park office!
Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy SpringFrom May - July, the work of artist Norman Greene will be exhibited alongside the work of 109 students from St. John Episcopal School. The opening reception for the dual exhibit is open to the public and will feature a performance by the St. John's jazz band. The exhibit will run from May 2 - […]
Homeschool Days at Kingsley Schoolhouse
Little Bennett Regional Park 23701 Frederick Road, ClarksburgHistory comes alive through our new program designed especially for homeschool students, grades 2nd – 8th. Journey with us to the past and enjoy lessons learned in the 1920s one-room schoolhouse in the historic Froggy Hollow community, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and crafts.
Open House: Silver Spring B&0 Station
Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station 8100 Georgia Avenue, Silver SpringJoin Montgomery Preservation and the Silver Spring Historical Society for real train spotting, toy train play set, permanent model train display, kid's toy engine to ride, videos, gift shop, refreshments, and more! Perfect for all ages!
Woodlawn Whispers: A Night of Living History
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MDSaturday, May 4, Three Sessions: 6 pm, 6:45pm , and 7:45pm | $8 This NEW evening of interactive living history allows visitors to explore the grounds of Woodlawn Manor where, along with a guide, they meet some of the interesting people that would have lived, visited, or passed through Woodlawn Manor in the mid-19th Century. […]