Drinks on the Veranda
Button Farm Living History Center 16820 Black Rock Road, GermantownCome to Button Farm Living History Center for the second annual Drinks on the Veranda event, following the Montgomery County Farm Tour. Relax in the shade of the wrap-around porch and enjoy a cool respite from the summertime heat. Come with friend and make some new ones. Try your hand at 19th century games, a […]
Pickin’ on the Porch
Agricultural History Farm Park 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MDWind down from the work week with an evening of local acoustic, roots, and bluegrass music on the porch of the historic Farmhouse at the Agricultural History Farm Park! Event includes featured local music artists, open mic, and the opportunity to pull out your own acoustic instrument to play with other talented musicians under the […]
Juniors & Seniors Stroll
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDEnjoy a guided, easy-paced walk on natural surface trails, looking for all kinds of natural things. This hike is designed for the slowest among us, from young children to great-grandparents. Binoculars are recommended. Meet at the Blue Jay/Nuthatch Pavilion.
Button Farm Tour
Button Farm Living History Center 16820 Black Rock Road, GermantownPack your picnic basket, a blanket and some shades and come out to Button Farm for the 30th annual Montgomery County Farm Tour. If history repeats itself, then the weekend promises to be a real scorcher. They'll have shady spots in which to relax, and the sprinklers will be on for your cooling pleasure. Lawn […]
Nature Crafts
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDFun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Reptile Encounter
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDCome to the 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! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Stream Study
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDWhat's in the water? Participants will look for crayfish, mayfly larvae, salamanders, and do some simple water quality tests in the Patuxent River at the state park. Close-toed shoes or sturdy sandals that can get wet are recommended (no flip-flops). Meet at the Nature Center. In the event of high water, the program may be […]
Pontoon Tours
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDTake 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.
Museum Jam
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy SpringBring your stringed instrument and join a bluegrass jam at Sandy Spring Museum. Whether you are a relative newbie to jamming or a seasoned musician, you will enjoy the camaraderie as we share favorite songs and learn from one another. All ages are welcome. Listeners welcome, too. Hosted by Mary Burdette of Grey Fox Bluegrass […]
Reptile Feeding
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDCheck out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the park office.