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Using willow staves and a round wooden base, we'll fashion a simple, cylindrical basket by applying basic basket weaving techniques. The natural container we create will be ideal for holding pens, tools or other utensils. Ages 12 & up
Baby its cold outside! But don't let that stop you from enjoying a roaring campfire under the stars. Join a naturalist for a winter-inspired campfire followed by s'mores! Meet at the Visitor Center and bring a chair or blanket. Ages 1 & up
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
No school? No problem! On many of the days Montgomery County Public Schools are off (teacher training days, etc.), Park Play Days are on. Bring your kids (ages 6-12) for a Park Play Day full of activities, including an ice skating lesson, arts & crafts, and fun team games and sports. Ages 6 to 12 … Continue reading 01/18/2016 – Park Play Day
School's out today, so why not let your young tennis pros take the day to learn and improve their tennis skills? We'll use games, personal instruction and drills to teach beginning/intermediate level players all the basics: forehand, backhand and overhead strokes, serves and volleys, footwork, scorekeeping, names and meanings of the lines, and more. It's … Continue reading 01/18/2016 – Tennis Boot Days
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
Raptors are smart! Come see Meadowside's resident raptors as they search for food, explore new objects, and encounter new experiences. All ages
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
School's out today, so why not let your young tennis pros take the day to learn and improve their tennis skills? We'll use games, personal instruction and drills to teach beginning/intermediate level players all the basics: forehand, backhand and overhead strokes, serves and volleys, footwork, scorekeeping, names and meanings of the lines, and more. It's … Continue reading 01/24/2016 – Tennis Boot Days
No school? No problem! On many of the days Montgomery County Public Schools are off (teacher training days, etc.), Park Play Days are on. Bring your kids for a Park Play Day full of activities, including an ice skating lesson, arts & crafts, and fun team games and sports. Ages 6 to 12