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Tune Circle & Song Circle

Hyattstown Mill 14920 Hyattstown Mill Road, Hyattstown, MD

Come to the Hyattstown Mill Arts Project's monthly Tune and Song Circles with July host Jason Miller of Gravy Sopper fiddling fame. Tune Circle starts at 6:00 and the Song Circle at 7:30.

Twilight Trek

Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD

A new evening version of Woodlawn's popular guided hikes on the Underground Railroad Experience Trail. “Conductors” provide historical context and explain techniques used to navigate the way North to freedom including the challenges and opportunities nighttime travel presented. Woodlawn Museum admission included. Participants should bring a flashlight and wear light colored or reflective clothing.

$8

Pontoon Tours

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD

Take a relaxing 45-minute boat ride on the pontoon boat “Blue Heron.” Learn about history of the area and search for that wildlife that call Clopper Lake home. Tours are at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – meet at the Boat House. There is a small fee in addition to the park entrance fee.

$2

Crafts With Nature

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD

Make something to take home using items gathered at Patuxent River State Park, like twigs and pinecones. Meet at the Nature Center.

Reptile Feeding

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD

Check out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the park office.

Nature Shack

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD

Fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.

Beginner Hooping

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD

Get a great work out in while learning a new way to exercise. This lesson will focus on basic waist hula hooping and strengthening coordination. All skill levels welcome. Limited hoops available to borrow. Meet at the Park Office.

Let’s Talk Turtles

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD

Participants will talk about the largest and smallest turtles found in Maryland and the threats they face. Compare the life cycle of a land and a sea turtle, then explore different challenges turtles face to survive through hands-on activities. Meet at the Nature Center.

Weekday Hike

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD

This is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise after work. Participants will hike a loop of between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for animal sightings, plant and praying mantis egg case searches. Meet at Kingfisher Overlook. Overflow parking is available at Chickadee.

Glen Echo Free Summer Concert Series

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo

Head to Glen Echo Park for an evening of jazz with Cloudburst. Founded by DC area jazz pianist Wayne Wilentz, Cloudburst's jazz vocalese recreates some of the best recordings of Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, along with performing original works of vocalese written and arranged by the group. The Bumper Car Pavilion is covered and has bench seating. Concert will be […]