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  • 01/21/2016 – Simple Needle Felting

    Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United States

    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  

    $12

  • 01/22/2016 – Night Hike: Black Hill

    Black Hill Regional Park 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, United States

    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  

    $11

  • 01/23/2016 – Backyard Birding

    Black Hill Regional Park 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, United States

    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  

    $11

  • 01/23/2016 – Raptor Enrichment

    Meadowside Nature Center in Rock Creek Regional Park 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD, United States

    Raptors are smart! Come see Meadowside's resident raptors as they search for food, explore new objects, and encounter new experiences.   All ages

    Free

  • 01/23/2016 – Wheaton Wanders

    Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United States

    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 →

    Free

  • 01/24/2016 – Something Awesome!

    Black Hill Regional Park 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, United States

    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  

    Free

  • 01/24/2016 – Family Day at Black Hill

    Black Hill Regional Park 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, United States

    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 →

    Free

  • 01/24/2016 – What Are You Missing?

    Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United States

    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? →

    Free

  • 01/27/2016 – Nature Matters: Climate Change and Native Plants

    Meadowside Nature Center in Rock Creek Regional Park 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD, United States

    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 →

    Free

  • 01/30/2016 – Meet the Animals

    Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United States

    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  

    Free