The Mill Creek Towne Garden Club in Derwood, Maryland was established in 1968 with the mission to stimulate and increase knowledge and interest in all facets of gardening among amateurs, establish an active community beautification program and to encourage civic beautification, and foster group activities for the benefit of the members and the community. The garden club also landscapes and maintains the Mill Creek Towne entrances and common areas.
Pop-Up Exploration Cart – National Pollinator Week
Daily from Monday, June 15 to Thursday, June 18 and Monday, June 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. FREE / All ages / No registration required Location: Children’s Garden
Celebrate National Pollinator Week with us and learn more about pollinators, their importance, and the plants they love. Enrich your garden visit with a fun pollinator scavenger hunt. Just stop by the Exploration Cart next to the Children’s Garden any time between 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Birding in the Garden Sunday, June 14 at 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. Fee: $7 / Ages 3 to 9 with an adult Location: Meet at Visitor Center Entrance
Take a bird walk with an expert instructor and learn the basics of using binoculars, listening for bird calls, using field guides and digital tools, and looking carefully in all directions. Stop at the spots in the garden that are most attractive for local birds and learn more about them. Borrow a pair of our binoculars or bring your own (optional). Meet in the Visitor Center and dress for the weather.
The Frederick County Tour will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., rain or shine. This self-guided special event features access to exclusive properties that are open only on the day of the tour.