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Open 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 |
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What animals live in and around Wheaton Regional Park and which animals actually live in the nature center? Ages 2 & up
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Raptors are smart! Come see Meadowside's resident raptors as they search for food, explore new objects, and encounter new experiences. All ages
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Observe Meadowside's resident raptors during their feeding time and hear some stories about the raptors on exhibit. All ages
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Join us for an afternoon of beautiful harp music and the natural beauty of Black Hill all around you. No need to register; just come to the Visitor Center and enjoy. All ages
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What 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
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Now 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 01/17/2016 – January Storytimes: Winter Weather
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Needle felt a small burlap bag with strands of colored wool roving and a barbed needle to create a unique and charming sack for small gifts, jewelry or magic potions. This popular craft is easy to learn and features the sensory delights of color, design and warm texture. Ages 12 & up
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Take a hike by the light of the full moon. We'll look and listen for creatures that are most active at night. Hikes are approximately 1 mile. Dress warmly and please, no flashlights. Ages 8 & up
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Learn which seed is preferred by which bird and where to place your feeders, then make a treat or a feeder for your backyard feathered friends. Please register everyone attending and dress for the weather. Call 301-528-3492 to let us know if your child has any food allergies. Ages 1 & up
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Raptors are smart! Come see Meadowside's resident raptors as they search for food, explore new objects, and encounter new experiences. All ages
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Take 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 01/23/2016 – Wheaton Wanders
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School's out today, so bring the kids to the Visitor Center for an afternoon of nature fun! Friends of Black Hill Nature Programs will be on hand to help you explore nature topics like birds, bats and bears. Also, volunteer naturalists will lead short nature walks with hands-on activities and games. Drop in anytime from … Continue reading 01/24/2016 – Family Day at Black Hill
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Nature is awesome, cool, and super-fun! We'll celebrate the winter wonderland around us with awesome activities around the Visitor Center. Check our Facebook page before the program to find out what's happening today and to know how to dress. Ages 5 & up
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Look 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 01/24/2016 – What Are You Missing?
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Our local native flora is essentially tied to other aspects of the ecosystem, including weather patterns. While many animals have the ability to move when conditions become rapidly unfavorable, plants don't have that option. Dr. Sara Via, with the University of Maryland, will lead us on an exploration of the effects our changing climate has … Continue reading 01/27/2016 – Nature Matters: Climate Change and Native Plants
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What animals live in and around Wheaton Regional Park and which animals actually live in the nature center? Join us for a family friendly presentation and your chance to see the animals close up. Ages 2 & up
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Observe Meadowside's resident raptors during their feeding time and hear some stories about the raptors on exhibit. All ages
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Bring 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
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What 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
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Now 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
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Look 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?
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