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  • “Wings of Fancy” Live Butterfly & Caterpillar Exhibit

    Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, United States

    Wednesday, July 1 through Sunday, October 25, 2015 10am-4pm Daily | Brookside Gardens Fees: Ages 0-2: Free | Ages 3-12: $5 | Ages 13 & up: $8 Learn more  

  • 11/07/2015 – Maryland Emancipation Day Celebrations 2015 – Day 2

    Times & Locations Vary MD, United States

    Enslaved people living in Maryland were freed by a new state constitution on November 1, 1864. Please join us November 6-8, 2015 in celebrating Maryland Emancipation Day in our parks! Hike the Underground Railroad, tour a slave cabin, visit an African American history museum, enjoy living history demonstrations and eat great food! Most Saturday and Sunday Park events … Continue reading 11/07/2015 – Maryland Emancipation Day Celebrations 2015 – Day 2

    Free
  • 11/07/2015 – Blacksmiths & Friends: Traditional Arts Show

    University of Maryland Extension Montgomery County Office 18400 Muncaster Rd, Derwood, MD, United States

    Blacksmiths, silversmiths, coppersmiths and other artisans will demonstrate their art at this FREE event! Featuring: Hands-on instruction for children Demonstrations Metal gifts & art for sale Hayrides & food Held rain or shine at the beautiful Agricultural History Farm Park. Presented by the Friends of the Agricultural History Farm Park and Montgomery Parks.  

    Free
  • 11/08/2015 – Blacksmiths & Friends: Traditional Arts Show

    University of Maryland Extension Montgomery County Office 18400 Muncaster Rd, Derwood, MD, United States

    Blacksmiths, silversmiths, coppersmiths and other artisans will demonstrate their art at this FREE event! Featuring: Hands-on instruction for children Demonstrations Metal gifts & art for sale Hayrides & food Held rain or shine at the beautiful Agricultural History Farm Park. Presented by the Friends of the Agricultural History Farm Park and Montgomery Parks.  

  • 01/16/2016 – Weed Warriors – Friends of Sligo Creek at Forest Glen

    Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park - Forest Glen 9500 Sligo Creek Parkway, Silver Spring, MD, United States

    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!

    Times & Locations Vary MD, United States

    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

    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?  Ages 2 & up  

    Free
  • 01/16/2016 – 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