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The Mill Creek Towne Garden Club in Derwood, Maryland was established in 1968 with the mission to stimulate and increase knowledge and interest in all facets of gardening among amateurs, establish an active community beautification program and to encourage civic beautification, and foster group activities for the benefit of the members and the community. The garden club also landscapes and maintains the Mill Creek Towne entrances and common areas.
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The club meets once a month, at 7:00 pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month (except for May, June, July, November, and December).
Brookside Gardens Behind-the-Scenes Greenhouse Tour
Opened in 2018, the O’Rourke Greenhouse consists of four growing areas totaling 10,000 square feet under glass. Participants will take a closer look at the state-of-the-art technology that enables staff to grow a variety of beautiful plants year-round while getting a sneak peek at the fall chrysanthemums being grown for displays.
NOTE: Please note that the address and parking logistics will be sent in a confirmation email two days prior to the program date.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 1:00PM – 2:15PM | Brookside Gardens
montgomeryparks.org/events/brookside-gardens-greenhouse-tour-behind-the-scenes-greenhouse-tour-7/
Brookside Gardens: Behind-the-Scenes Greenhouse Tour
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 10:00AM – 11:15AM | Brookside Gardens
montgomeryparks.org/events/brookside-gardens-greenhouse-tour-behind-the-scenes-greenhouse-tour-8/
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Free Live Webinar with Community Chat:
From Lawn to Meadow
Presented by Sara Weaner Cooper
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
7:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM CT | 5:00 PM MT | 4:00 PM PT
Can't make it? A recording will be available.
This session will cover:
-Preparing a conventional lawn for conversion to a native meadow.
-Planting methods and decisions made throughout the transition.
-Managing weeds and other challenges as the meadow establishes.
-Lessons, successes, and surprises from multiple growing seasons.
-Approaches to long-term maintenance as the meadow continues to evolve.
REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR
wildones.org/from-lawn-to-meadow/
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On Sept. 5, stroll with a naturalist to play detective on the lookout for signs of…birds! This walk-up bird walk welcomes birders of all experience levels, beginner to expert, to bird together. No registration is required and the program begins at 10 am.
Learn more and register: mocoparks.org/4qyg0dm
Meadowside Nature Center, Montgomery Parks
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