Nature Crafts
Fun crafts, games and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Stream Study
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDWhat's in the water? We'll look for crawfish, mayfly larvae, salamanders, and do some simple water quality tests in the Patuxent River at the Park. Close-toed shoes or sturdy sandals that can get wet are recommended (no flip-flops); may be canceled due to high water. Meet at the Nature Center.
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.
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 […]
National Dog Day Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDNational Dog Day celebrates all dogs, mixed breed and pure. Join Seneca Creek State Park staff for a 1.2-mile loop hike to celebrate our best friends: dogs. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. All dogs must be on a leash. Meet at the Park Office.
Reptile Feeding
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDCheck out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the Park Office!
StoryTime Station
Gaithersburg Community Museum 9 South Summit Avenue, GaithersburgThe Gaithersburg Community Museum invites you and your child to enjoy monthly book readings during “StoryTime Station,” an enriching 45-minute program recommended for ages 3 to 6.
Nature Shack
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.
Free Outdoor Concert
The Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MDLive from the Lawn, Strathmore’s free outdoor concert series, is where summertime stands still as music and memories take center stage. Pack a picnic and settle onto a blanket to enjoy fresh air, friends, and a fantastic lineup! Concerts take place at the Gudelsky Gazebo. This week's performer is Aaron Abernathy.