Campfire Stories

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD

Join Patuxent River State Park staff around the campfire for stories of native animals, farm history, maybe a song or two... and, of course, s'mores! Event is contingent upon weather. Meet at the Nature Center.

Tune Circle and Song Circle

Hyattstown Mill 14920 Hyattstown Mill Road, Hyattstown, MD

Founded in 2000,  this group has struggled with ways to describe itself — a sing-along string band, a jam session with singing, a string and sing gang, a folk country musicale — but whatever it is, it's a pack of fun. Gatherings are open to the public and prospective members and visitors are encouraged to attend. […]

Nature Crafts

Seneca Creek State Park

Fun 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

Come to Seneca Creek State 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.

Autumn Pontoon Tour

Seneca Creek State Park

Take a relaxing 45-minute afternoon boat ride on the pontoon boat "Blue Heron." Come see the beautiful shades of autumn as the leaves begin to change around Clopper Lake. There is a small fee per person in addition to the park entrance fee. Cash or personal check only; meet at the Boat Center.

Reptile Feeding

Seneca Creek State Park

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

Nature Shack

Seneca Creek State Park

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

Backbone Bonanza

Seneca Creek State Park

Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone. That includes humans, birds, reptiles, mammals, fish and a variety of other animals. Come learn about the evolutionary advantage of having a backbone and create your very own vertebrate. Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.

Lecture: Women’s Voices

Rockville Senior Center 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville, MD

The Montgomery History Genealogical Society presents "Women's Voices: The Importance of Preserving Our Stories." Guest speaker Ann Bolen delves into the role of women in America, how has changed over time, and what we can learn from the women in our own families.  Free for members, fee for non-members.

Free – $5

Weekday Hike

Seneca Creek State Park

With the arrival of autumn, this weekly hike has moved from evenings to afternoons. This chance to get some fresh air and exercise consists of a 1.5 to 2 mile loop, with frequent stops for animal sightings, pant, animal and insect observations. Meet at the Park Office.