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Kids
01/16/2016 – Easy Basketry
Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United StatesUsing willow staves and a round wooden base, we'll fashion a simple, cylindrical basket by applying basic basket weaving techniques. The natural container we create will be ideal for holding pens, tools or other utensils. Ages 12 & up
01/16/2016 – Winter Campfire
Black Hill Regional Park 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, United StatesBaby its cold outside! But don't let that stop you from enjoying a roaring campfire under the stars. Join a naturalist for a winter-inspired campfire followed by s'mores! Meet at the Visitor Center and bring a chair or blanket. Ages 1 & up
01/17/2016 – Meet the Animals
Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United StatesWhat 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
01/18/2016 – Park Play Day
Wheaton Regional Park 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902, Wheaton, MD, United StatesNo school? No problem! On many of the days Montgomery County Public Schools are off (teacher training days, etc.), Park Play Days are on. Bring your kids (ages 6-12) for a Park Play Day full of activities, including an ice skating lesson, arts & crafts, and fun team games and sports. Ages 6 to 12 … Continue reading 01/18/2016 – Park Play Day
01/18/2016 – Tennis Boot Days
Wheaton Indoor Tennis, Wheaton Regional Park 11715 Orebaugh Ave, Wheaton, MD, United StatesSchool's out today, so why not let your young tennis pros take the day to learn and improve their tennis skills? We'll use games, personal instruction and drills to teach beginning/intermediate level players all the basics: forehand, backhand and overhead strokes, serves and volleys, footwork, scorekeeping, names and meanings of the lines, and more. It's … Continue reading 01/18/2016 – Tennis Boot Days
01/22/2016 – Night Hike: Black Hill
Black Hill Regional Park 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, United StatesTake a hike by the light of the full moon. We'll look and listen for creatures that are most active at night. Hikes are approximately 1 mile. Dress warmly and please, no flashlights. Ages 8 & up
01/23/2016 – Raptor Enrichment
Meadowside Nature Center in Rock Creek Regional Park 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD, United StatesRaptors are smart! Come see Meadowside's resident raptors as they search for food, explore new objects, and encounter new experiences. All ages
01/23/2016 – Wheaton Wanders
Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United StatesTake 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
01/24/2016 – Tennis Boot Days
Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center 7801 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD, United StatesSchool's out today, so why not let your young tennis pros take the day to learn and improve their tennis skills? We'll use games, personal instruction and drills to teach beginning/intermediate level players all the basics: forehand, backhand and overhead strokes, serves and volleys, footwork, scorekeeping, names and meanings of the lines, and more. It's … Continue reading 01/24/2016 – Tennis Boot Days
01/24/2016 – Park Play Day
Cabin John Ice Rink 10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville, MD, United StatesNo school? No problem! On many of the days Montgomery County Public Schools are off (teacher training days, etc.), Park Play Days are on. Bring your kids for a Park Play Day full of activities, including an ice skating lesson, arts & crafts, and fun team games and sports. Ages 6 to 12