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Nature
Events for January 16, 2016
01/16/2016 – Winter Birding at Black Hill
Discover amazing winter birding just minutes from I-270! Do goldeneyes, tundra swans, and coots sound intriguing? Come check them out with an expert guide. Meet at the Visitor Center. Bring … Continue reading 01/16/2016 – Winter Birding at Black Hill
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 … Continue reading 01/16/2016 – Weed Warriors – Friends of Sligo Creek at Forest Glen
01/16/2016 – Weed Warriors at Elmhirst Parkway
Saturday 10:00am to 12:00 noon. Save the Trees! of this tributary of Rock Creek. This neighborhood park provides a stripe of green and a lovely pathway. Last year, persistent hard … Continue reading 01/16/2016 – Weed Warriors at Elmhirst Parkway
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 … Continue reading 01/16/2016 – Volunteer at a MLK Jr. Day of Service Event this weekend!
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
01/16/2016 – 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
01/16/2016 – Raptor Feeding
Observe Meadowside's resident raptors during their feeding time and hear some stories about the raptors on exhibit. All ages
01/16/2016 – Outdoor Classroom Explor-a-thon
Want to jump like a frog? Dig a hole to China? Search for spineless wonders? Then join us in the outdoor classroom exploration areas at the Black Hill Visitor Center. … Continue reading 01/16/2016 – Outdoor Classroom Explor-a-thon
01/16/2016 – 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, … Continue reading 01/16/2016 – Wheaton Wanders
01/16/2016 – Easy Basketry
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 … Continue reading 01/16/2016 – Easy Basketry
01/16/2016 – Winter Campfire
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 … Continue reading 01/16/2016 – Winter Campfire