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01/16/2016 – Weed Warriors – Friends of Sligo Creek at Forest Glen
01/16/2016 – Weed Warriors – Friends of Sligo Creek at Forest Glen
Saturdays, 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 – Volunteer at a MLK Jr. Day of Service Event this weekend!
01/16/2016 – Volunteer at a MLK Jr. Day of Service Event this weekend!
Montgomery 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
01/16/2016 – Meet the Animals
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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01/17/2016 – Harpists at the Visitor Center
01/17/2016 – Harpists at the Visitor Center
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
01/17/2016 – Meet the Animals
01/17/2016 – Meet the Animals
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
01/17/2016 – January Storytimes: Winter Weather
01/17/2016 – January Storytimes: Winter Weather
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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01/23/2016 – Raptor Enrichment
01/23/2016 – 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
01/23/2016 – Wheaton Wanders
01/23/2016 – Wheaton Wanders
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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01/24/2016 – Family Day at Black Hill
01/24/2016 – Family Day at Black Hill
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
01/24/2016 – Something Awesome!
01/24/2016 – Something Awesome!
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
01/24/2016 – What Are You Missing?
01/24/2016 – What Are You Missing?
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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01/27/2016 – Nature Matters: Climate Change and Native Plants
01/27/2016 – Nature Matters: Climate Change and Native Plants
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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01/30/2016 – Meet the Animals
01/30/2016 – Meet the Animals
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
01/30/2016 – Raptor Feeding
01/30/2016 – Raptor Feeding
Observe Meadowside's resident raptors during their feeding time and hear some stories about the raptors on exhibit. All ages
01/30/2016 – Family Scavenger Hunt
01/30/2016 – Family Scavenger Hunt
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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01/31/2016 – Meet the Animals
01/31/2016 – Meet the Animals
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
01/31/2016 – January Storytimes: Winter Weather
01/31/2016 – January Storytimes: Winter Weather
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
01/31/2016 – What Are You Missing?
01/31/2016 – What Are You Missing?
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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