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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
01/30/2016 – Family Scavenger Hunt
Black Hill Regional Park 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, United StatesBring the family to Black Hill Visitor Center to hunt for natural treasures! Drop by the Visitor Center to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet, get some helpful hints, and then head outside to start looking. When you've finished, come back to the Visitor Center to get a prize. No registration required - drop in … Continue reading 01/30/2016 – Family Scavenger Hunt
01/31/2016 – Ladies Trek: Agricultural History Farm Park
University of Maryland Extension Montgomery County Office 18400 Muncaster Rd, Derwood, MD, United StatesWant to hike but don't quite know where to go? Meet other women and hike park trails with a park naturalist. Hike lengths vary with the pace of each group. Today we'll hike in the Agricultural History Farm Park - a 410-acre complex situated along Rock Creek in Derwood, Maryland. The park features a farmhouse, … Continue reading 01/31/2016 – Ladies Trek: Agricultural History Farm Park
01/31/2016 – 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
01/31/2016 – Make It and Take It: Twig Art
Black Hill Regional Park 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, United StatesDrop by the Visitor Center and have some fun! We'll have easy-to-make seasonal crafts that you can make and take home. No registration required; drop-in anytime during program hours! Fee is per craft; exact change is appreciated. All ages
01/31/2016 – January Storytimes: Winter Weather
Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United StatesNow 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 01/31/2016 – January Storytimes: Winter Weather
01/31/2016 – What Are You Missing?
Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United StatesLook 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 01/31/2016 – What Are You Missing?
02/06/2016 – Raptor Enrichment
Raptors are smart! Come see Meadowside's resident raptors as they search for food, explore new objects, and encounter new experiences. All ages
02/06/2016 – Raptor Feeding
Observe Meadowside's resident raptors during their feeding time and hear some stories about the raptors on exhibit.All ages
02/06/2016 – Maple Sugaring Days
February is Maple Sugaring Month at Brookside Nature Center. Every Saturday and Sunday you'll have an opportunity to experience an American tradition: maple sugaring! Watch the whole maple sugaring process from start to finish. See sap drip from trees and taste it. Watch us boil it down into sweet maple syrup, then sample a tasty … Continue reading 02/06/2016 – Maple Sugaring Days