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11/08/2015 – 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.
11/27/2015 to 1/3/2016 Garden of Lights: Winter Garden Walk Through Holiday Light Display
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United StatesOpen Nightly from November 27, 2015 - January 3, 2016 (closed December 24 & 25) Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM | Friday - Saturday: 5:30 - 10:00 PM Make a new holiday tradition at the Garden of Lights Walk Through Holiday Light Display Step into a magical winter wonderland illuminated with more … Continue reading 11/27/2015 to 1/3/2016 Garden of Lights: Winter Garden Walk Through Holiday Light Display
01/18/2016 – Volunteer at a MLK Jr. Day of Service Event this weekend!
Times & Locations Vary MD, United StatesMontgomery Parks is very excited to once again take part in the MLK Jr. Day of Service. We're looking forward to another great weekend of service this winter on January 16-18, 2016. Last year, more than 500 volunteers joined us in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service by cleaning up our parks and … Continue reading 01/18/2016 – Volunteer at a MLK Jr. Day of Service Event this weekend!
11th Annual Washington Gardener Seed Exchanges
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United StatesCatch the Gardening Fever in 2016 at a local SEED SWAP! Did you know that the last Saturday of January each year is National Seed Swap Day? Yeah!! Most local Seed Swaps are open to the public, are sponsored by public libraries and University of Maryland Extension Master Gardeners, and are guaranteed to be FUN … Continue reading 11th Annual Washington Gardener Seed Exchanges
2016 Spring Gardening Conference
University of Maryland Extension Montgomery County Office 18400 Muncaster Rd, Derwood, MD 20855, Derwood, MD, United States$55 per person or $50 each for two or more, includes lunch Registration closes Febuary 16; no refunds after February 13 *Snow date – February 27, 2016 (In case of inclement weather, we follow Montgomery County Public Schools’ Weekend Activity Policy.) Schedule of Events Registration & Refreshments (8:30 – 9:00) Welcome & Opening Remarks (9:00 … Continue reading 2016 Spring Gardening Conference
MCT Garden Club February Meeting Topic: Creating Children’s Gardens: Growing Gardeners
Mill Creek Towne Elementary 17700 Park Mill Dr, Derwood, United StatesHi Fellow Gardeners, Neighbors, and Friends! The next Mill Creek Towne Garden Club meeting is planned for February 23rd at the Mill Creek Towne Elementary School beginning at 7:30 p.m. Two Montgomery County Master Gardeners, Merikay Smith and LeeAnne Gelletly, will be speaking on "Children's Gardens - Growing Gardeners". This should be a great talk! … Continue reading MCT Garden Club February Meeting Topic: Creating Children’s Gardens: Growing Gardeners
MCT Garden Club March Meeting Topic: Bees, Beneficials, and Blooms
Mill Creek Towne Elementary 17700 Park Mill Dr, Derwood, United StatesHi Fellow Gardeners and Neighbors! In March, the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club will have Master Gardener Marie Rojas talk about honey bees, native bees, and other beneficial insect pollinators and what to plant for them. As always, refreshments will be provided. Please come join us – all are welcome! Below are the details. Date: … Continue reading MCT Garden Club March Meeting Topic: Bees, Beneficials, and Blooms
MCT Garden Club April Meeting Topic: Shade Perennials
C Peterson's house 7825 Rydal Terrace, Derwood, United StatesHello fellow gardeners, neighbors, and friends! The Mill Creek Towne Garden Club April meeting is all about planting perennials in the shade. Quite appropriate, since we all have shade somewhere in our yards. The program will be presented by Master Gardener, Les Rucker. Since our meeting date falls on the Maryland voting day, we will … Continue reading MCT Garden Club April Meeting Topic: Shade Perennials
MCT Garden Club September Meeting Topic: Montgomery Countryside Alliance’s “Growing Legacy”
Mill Creek Towne Elementary 17700 Park Mill Dr, Derwood, United StatesJoin us for our September community meeting to view "Growing Legacy", the award-winning film about Montgomery County's Agricultural Reserve – a national model for farmland and open space preservation. The Agricultural Reserve also serves as the "Green Lung" that cools and cleans the air and protects our drinking water and wildlife. Post-film Q & A … Continue reading MCT Garden Club September Meeting Topic: Montgomery Countryside Alliance’s “Growing Legacy”
February Meeting Topic: Art Night
Mill Creek Towne Elementary 17700 Park Mill Dr, Derwood, United StatesJoin us for a special art night as Claire Peterson shows us how to make your own creation to give as a gift or keep as your own keepsake! Please wear washable clothes or bring a large tee shirt or apron to cover up. We will have lots of pictures and still life arrangements set up. If … Continue reading February Meeting Topic: Art Night