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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
01/16/2016 – Winter Birding at Black Hill
Black Hill Regional Park 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, United StatesDiscover amazing winter birding just minutes from I-270! Do goldeneyes, tundra swans, and coots sound intriguing? Come check them out with an expert guide. Meet at the Visitor Center. Bring your own binoculars if you have them; spotting scopes will be provided. Dress for the weather. Ages 16 & up
01/16/2016 – Weed Warriors – Friends of Sligo Creek at Forest Glen
Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park - Forest Glen 9500 Sligo Creek Parkway, Silver Spring, MD, United StatesSaturdays, 9-11am *usually* Join us for a special service event in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This ongoing work by a group of steady volunteers works to preserve the secret biodiversity of Sligo Creek. Join us and we may just show you something cool. We'll certainly teach you how to work the invasives … Continue reading 01/16/2016 – Weed Warriors – Friends of Sligo Creek at Forest Glen
01/16/2016 – Weed Warriors at Elmhirst Parkway
Weed Warriors - Elmhirst Parkway 4700 Elmhirst Lane, Bethesda, MD, United StatesSaturday 10:00am to 12:00 noon. Save the Trees! of this tributary of Rock Creek. This neighborhood park provides a stripe of green and a lovely pathway. Last year, persistent hard work took down some of the longest standing vines, but the summer those pesky plants have grown again. Join the community (ceritfied Weed Warrior or … Continue reading 01/16/2016 – Weed Warriors at Elmhirst Parkway
01/16/2016 – Volunteer at a MLK Jr. Day of Service Event this weekend!
Times & Locations Vary MD, United StatesMontgomery Parks is excited to once again take part in the MLK Jr. Day of Service. We're looking forward to another great 3-day weekend of volunteer service in our parks 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 … Continue reading 01/16/2016 – Volunteer at a MLK Jr. Day of Service Event this weekend!
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