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11/07/2015 – Maryland Emancipation Day Celebrations 2015 – Day 2
Times & Locations Vary MD, United StatesEnslaved people living in Maryland were freed by a new state constitution on November 1, 1864. Please join us November 6-8, 2015 in celebrating Maryland Emancipation Day in our parks! Hike the Underground Railroad, tour a slave cabin, visit an African American history museum, enjoy living history demonstrations and eat great food! Most Saturday and Sunday Park events … Continue reading 11/07/2015 – Maryland Emancipation Day Celebrations 2015 – Day 2
11/07/2015 – Blacksmiths & Friends: Traditional Arts Show
University of Maryland Extension Montgomery County Office 18400 Muncaster Rd, Derwood, MD, United StatesBlacksmiths, silversmiths, coppersmiths and other artisans will demonstrate their art at this FREE event! Featuring: Hands-on instruction for children Demonstrations Metal gifts & art for sale Hayrides & food Held rain or shine at the beautiful Agricultural History Farm Park. Presented by the Friends of the Agricultural History Farm Park and Montgomery Parks.
11/07/2015 – Locust Grove Cider Days
Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD, United StatesLearn about cider, apple varieties, and apple history. Sample lesser-known apple types, and try your hand at pressing cider. Children and adults must register and pay. Ages 2 & up Sign up here: https://apm.activecommunities.com/montgomerycounty/Activity_Search?txtActivitySearch=cider&applyFiltersDefaultValue=true&cat=Activities
11/20/2015 – Fall Garden Harvest Scavenger Hunt
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United StatesHave some Fall season fun throughout the gardens. Start at the Visitors Center and follow the colorful leaf trail leading you to the Conservatory and back again. Along the way hunt for seasonal clues and participate in fun activities, exercises and crafts. Guided garden walks leave on the half hour beginning at 10:00am. Last walk … Continue reading 11/20/2015 – Fall Garden Harvest Scavenger Hunt
01/16/2016 – 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? Ages 2 & up
01/16/2016 – 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
01/16/2016 – Raptor Feeding
Meadowside Nature Center in Rock Creek Regional Park 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD, United StatesObserve Meadowside's resident raptors during their feeding time and hear some stories about the raptors on exhibit. All ages
01/16/2016 – Outdoor Classroom Explor-a-thon
Black Hill Regional Park 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, United StatesWant to jump like a frog? Dig a hole to China? Search for spineless wonders? Then join us in the outdoor classroom exploration areas at the Black Hill Visitor Center. Staff will guide children through a variety of activities that are sure to be fun and inspiring. Dress for the weather. Ages 5 to 12
01/16/2016 – 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 01/16/2016 – Wheaton Wanders