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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.
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The club meets once a month, at 7:00 pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month (except for May, June, July, November, and December).
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July Garden Tips
Hello Friends, Neighbors, Fellow Gardeners,
Happy Independence Day! Here are some garden tips, educational opportunities, and videos for July. Some upcoming events/resources include Natives at Noon: Lunch & Learn Webinar Series, Montgomery County, MD Farm Tour & Harvest Sale, Montgomery Parks – Events: Agricultural History Farm Park: Hiking Histories, Brookside Gardens: Edible Flowers for Flavor and Health, Capturing The Essence of Herbs, Pop-Up Exploration Cart – Insects, Butterflies of Brookside (Year Round): Butterflies of Brookside (Outdoors), The Butterfly Experience, Cultivars: Untangling the Complicated World of Cultivated Native Plants, Seneca Creek State Park July Programs; Montgomery College: Lifelong Learning Home and Garden Classes – Summer 2026, Fall 2026 Environmental Horticulture classes, Maryland Native Plant Society Conference, and more! A lot of gardening events are announced on Facebook as well as on our website. These events will be hosted as online or in-person events.
www.mctgardenclub.org/july-garden-tips-9/
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Hiking Histories
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | 11 am to 2 pm | All Ages | $12 |
Agricultural History Farm Park
18400 Muncaster Road
Redland Maryland 20855
Come explore the Farm Park’s unique trails while uncovering its rich past with Hiking Histories! This 2–3 hour guided hike takes participants along the Farm Park’s 5.5 miles of trails, blending outdoor exploration with engaging historical insights. As we hike through meadows, woodlands and historic landscapes, you’ll learn about the people, places and events that shaped the area – bringing local history to life in a vivid and memorable way. Perfect for curious hikers and history enthusiasts alike, Hiking Histories offers a refreshing mix of exercise, discovery and a deeper understanding of the land beneath your feet.
We’ll meet in front of the big red barn on the historic side of the Farm Park – just follow the gravel road up toward the barn and park in the grassy lot marked “Visitor Parking.” Be sure to dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear, and bring water.
Register:
montgomeryparks.org/events/hiking-histories-hiking-histories-july/
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