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01/17/2016 – Harpists at the Visitor Center

Black Hill Regional Park 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, United States

Join us for an afternoon of beautiful harp music and the natural beauty of Black Hill all around you. No need to register; just come to the Visitor Center and enjoy.  All ages  

Free

01/17/2016 – Meet the Animals

Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United States

What animals live in and around Wheaton Regional Park and which animals actually live in the nature center? Join this family friendly presentation and your chance to see the animals close up.  Ages 2 & up  

Free

01/17/2016 – January Storytimes: Winter Weather

Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United States

Now that the weather is colder, enjoy a tale about nature in the cozy comfort of the nature center. Join us in January by our cozy hearth to watch the weather from our big window while listening to a different story each week about the wonders of winter weather like snowflakes, crystals and ice.   Ages … Continue reading 01/17/2016 – January Storytimes: Winter Weather

Free

01/17/2016 – What Are You Missing?

Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United States

Look around...listen...breath deep...touch! Our understanding of the world around us is based on what we can sense, and what we can imagine. As humans, we have limited senses of hearing and sight--and our sense of time also has an effect on what we understand. Join a Brookside naturalist to learn how to use different tools … Continue reading 01/17/2016 – What Are You Missing?

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01/23/2016 – Raptor Enrichment

Meadowside Nature Center in Rock Creek Regional Park 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD, United States

Raptors are smart! Come see Meadowside's resident raptors as they search for food, explore new objects, and encounter new experiences.   All ages

Free

01/23/2016 – Wheaton Wanders

Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United States

Take a walk with a naturalist on nearby trails to discover what's happening in nature around Brookside Nature Center. One day we might learn how to identify trees in winter, another day we'll go birdwatching. The next week we may learn about animal tracks. You never know what nature will share, so be here each … Continue reading 01/23/2016 – Wheaton Wanders

Free

01/24/2016 – Something Awesome!

Black Hill Regional Park 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, United States

Nature is awesome, cool, and super-fun! We'll celebrate the winter wonderland around us with awesome activities around the Visitor Center. Check our Facebook page before the program to find out what's happening today and to know how to dress.  Ages 5 & up  

Free

01/24/2016 – Family Day at Black Hill

Black Hill Regional Park 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, United States

School's out today, so bring the kids to the Visitor Center for an afternoon of nature fun! Friends of Black Hill Nature Programs will be on hand to help you explore nature topics like birds, bats and bears. Also, volunteer naturalists will lead short nature walks with hands-on activities and games. Drop in anytime from … Continue reading 01/24/2016 – Family Day at Black Hill

Free

01/24/2016 – What Are You Missing?

Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United States

Look around...listen...breath deep...touch! Our understanding of the world around us is based on what we can sense, and what we can imagine. As humans, we have limited senses of hearing and sight--and our sense of time also has an effect on what we understand. Join a Brookside naturalist to learn how to use different tools … Continue reading 01/24/2016 – What Are You Missing?

Free

01/27/2016 – Nature Matters: Climate Change and Native Plants

Meadowside Nature Center in Rock Creek Regional Park 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD, United States

Our local native flora is essentially tied to other aspects of the ecosystem, including weather patterns. While many animals have the ability to move when conditions become rapidly unfavorable, plants don't have that option. Dr. Sara Via, with the University of Maryland, will lead us on an exploration of the effects our changing climate has … Continue reading 01/27/2016 – Nature Matters: Climate Change and Native Plants

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