Mill Creek Towne Garden Club

01/16/2016 - Raptor Feeding
2016-01-16 12:00 - 12:20 UTC | Meadowside Nature Center in Rock Creek Regional Park, 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD, 20855, United States
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
2016-01-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Black Hill Regional Park, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, 20841, United States
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. Staff will guide children through a variety of activities that are sure to be fun and inspiring. Dress for the weather.
Ages 5 to 12

01/16/2016 - Wheaton Wanders
2016-01-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, 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 week for all the fun!
Ages 6 to 12

01/16/2016 - Easy Basketry
2016-01-16 15:30 - 17:00 | Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
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

01/16/2016 - Winter Campfire
2016-01-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Black Hill Regional Park, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, 20841, United States
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

01/17/2016 - Meet the Animals
2016-01-17 13:30 - 14:00 | Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
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
2016-01-17 15:00 - 15:30 | Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
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 3 to 6

01/17/2016 - What Are You Missing?
2016-01-17 16:00 - 16:30 | Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, 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 to expand your powers of observation and sharpen your senses. You never know what you’ll discover when you take a closer look!
Ages 5 & up

01/22/2016 - Night Hike: Black Hill
2016-01-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Black Hill Regional Park, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, 20841, 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

01/23/2016 - Backyard Birding
2016-01-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Black Hill Regional Park, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, 20841, 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

01/23/2016 - Raptor Enrichment
2016-01-23 11:30 - 11:45 | Meadowside Nature Center in Rock Creek Regional Park, 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD, 20855, 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

01/23/2016 - Wheaton Wanders
2016-01-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States

01/24/2016 - Family Day at Black Hill
2016-01-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Black Hill Regional Park, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, 20841, 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 1 – 4 pm for the fun! This program is free, but please register so we’ll have enough materials and help for all.
Ages 1 & up

01/24/2016 - What Are You Missing?
2016-01-24 16:00 - 16:30 | Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States

01/25/2016 - All About Owls
2016-01-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Black Hill Regional Park, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, 20841, United States
Owls are amazing creatures, flying silently through the air to catch their prey. Join us to learn how local species “tiger of the air,” “monkey-faced owl,” and the “laughing owl” got these names and more! Suzanne Shoemaker, rehabilitator from Owl Moon Raptor Center, and one of her education birds will visit us too. The center does great work but their patients can’t pay. If you’d like to help, please feel free to bring a donation item for Owl Moon. Check out www.OwlMoon.org to view their wish list or make a donation.
Ages 4 to 16

01/26/2016 - Trail Buddies
2016-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Trail buddies is a great opportunity for preschoolers to discover the thrills and chills of winter nature and develop important skills together with other preschoolers and their favorite adults. As we walk the nature center trails we’ll collect, count and sort different natural materials (pre-math), recognize shapes and patterns in nature (art) and invent our own outdoor nature games as we improve and develop social skills like sharing and cooperation. This program will meet every Tuesday except December 29th. Come for one, two, or all programs!
Ages 3 to 5

01/27/2016 - Nature Matters: Climate Change and Native Plants
2016-01-27 18:45 - 20:15 | Meadowside Nature Center in Rock Creek Regional Park, 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD, 20855, 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 on native plant communities and the animal populations they support. This intriguing lecture series focuses on local nature and conservation topics. Check-in and refreshments begin at 6:45pm, and the one-hour lecture followed by Q & A begins at 7 pm.
Ages 14 & up
To Register, please visit: https://apm.activecommunities.com/montgomerycounty/Activity_Search/5160

01/30/2016 - Webelos/Arrow of Light Elective: Into the Wild
2016-01-30 09:30 - 12:00 | Meadowside Nature Center in Rock Creek Regional Park, 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD, 20855, United States
Learn about flyways, birds found in your backyard, and caring for insects. Explore the role producers, consumers, and decomposers play in the food chain of an ecosystem.
Ages 7 to 10

01/30/2016 - Nature Architects
2016-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Black Hill Regional Park, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, 20841, United States
Erect a tower, build a boat, make a mud pie…it’s time to let your inner architect out! We’ll venture into different park habitats to design and construct things using natural objects and materials. What we do will depend on the weather and the things we can find. But no matter what we do, come dressed for the weather and ready to get dirty.
Ages 3 to 12

01/30/2016 - Meet the Animals
2016-01-30 11:00 - 11:30 | Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, 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

01/30/2016 - Raptor Feeding
2016-01-30 12:00 - 12:20 | Meadowside Nature Center in Rock Creek Regional Park, 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD, 20855, United States

01/30/2016 - Family Scavenger Hunt
2016-01-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Black Hill Regional Park, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, 20841, United States
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 anytime during program hours!
All ages

01/31/2016 - Ladies Trek: Agricultural History Farm Park
2016-01-31 09:00 - 11:00 | University of Maryland Extension Montgomery County Office, 18400 Muncaster Rd, Derwood, MD, 20855, United States
Want to hike but don’t quite know where to go? Meet other women and hike park trails with a park naturalist. Hike lengths vary with the pace of each group. Today we’ll hike in the Agricultural History Farm Park – a 410-acre complex situated along Rock Creek in Derwood, Maryland. The park features a farmhouse, barn, assorted farm buildings and an activity center, as well as 7- acres set aside to depict historic life on the farm. Meet at the parking lot to the left of the Activity Center, 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD. Trail Map: http://www.montgomeryparks.org/PPSD/ParkTrails/trails_MAPS/trailmap_pdfs/Ag_HistFarm.pdf
Ages 18 & up

01/31/2016 - Meet the Animals
2016-01-31 13:30 - 14:00 | Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States

01/31/2016 - January Storytimes: Winter Weather
2016-01-31 15:00 - 15:30 | Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States

01/31/2016 - What Are You Missing?
2016-01-31 16:00 - 16:30 | Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States

MCT Garden Club March Meeting Topic: Bees, Beneficials, and Blooms
2016-03-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Mill Creek Towne Elementary, 17700 Park Mill Dr, Derwood, 20855, United States
Hi Fellow Gardeners and Neighbors!
In March, the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club will have Master Gardener Marie Rojas talk about honey bees, native bees, and other beneficial insect pollinators and what to plant for them. As always, refreshments will be provided. Please come join us – all are welcome! Below are the details.

Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 @ 7:30 pm
Topic: Bees, Beneficials, and Blooms
Speaker: Marie Rojas, Master Gardener
Location: Mill Creek Towne Elementary All Purpose Room
Hostesses: MCT Garden Club members

MCT Garden Club April Meeting Topic: Shade Perennials
2016-04-26 19:30 - 21:00 | C Peterson’s house, 7825 Rydal Terrace, Derwood, 20855, United States
Hello fellow gardeners, neighbors, and friends!
The Mill Creek Towne Garden Club April meeting is all about planting perennials in the shade. Quite appropriate, since we all have shade somewhere in our yards. The program will be presented by Master Gardener, Les Rucker.

Since our meeting date falls on the Maryland voting day, we will be having the meeting at a member’s home – Thanks, Claire! Please join us to learn more about shade perennials and other gardening tips. Below is the date, time, and location of the next meeting:

Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 @ 7:30 pm
Topic: Shade Perennials
Speaker: Les Rucker, Master Gardener
Location: Claire Peterson’s home, 7825 Rydal Terrace, Derwood, MD 20855
Please RSVP by Monday, April 25th via email @ cspeterson84@gmail.com or call 301-869-4249
Hostesses: Claire Peterson, Carol Hyland

06/25/2016 - Weed Warriors - Friends of Sligo Creek at Forest Glen
2016-06-25 08:00 | Norwood Local Park – Weed Warriors, 4899 Willett Parkway, Bethesda, MD, 20815, United States
Saturdays, 8-10am

Join us this morning to take on the invasive plants along the stream and the bike path. This seciton of Sligo Creek has had a steady group of volunteers working 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 that are probably in your yard too. Work continues in this section to remove undesirable plants, restore forest health and enjoy Sligo Creek throughout the year, usually the last Saturday of the month. Workdays occur in all temperatures, but are cancelled in the event of rain. Wear appropriate clothing, bring your own tools or borrow ours.
Please RSVP by noon on Friday.

MCT Garden Club September Meeting Topic: Montgomery Countryside Alliance's "Growing Legacy"
2016-09-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Mill Creek Towne Elementary, 17700 Park Mill Dr, Derwood, 20855, United States
Join us for our September community meeting to view “Growing Legacy”, the award-winning film about Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve – a national model for farmland and open space preservation. The Agricultural Reserve also serves as the “Green Lung” that cools and cleans the air and protects our drinking water and wildlife. Post-film Q & A features local experts on farming along with filmmaker and Executive Director of the non-profit Montgomery Countryside Alliance, Caroline Taylor. Film produced by Montgomery Countryside Alliance. Door-prize sponsored by Mill Creek Towne Garden Club, Derwood, MD. Refreshments will be provided. This program is for Adults and Teens.
Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Mill Creek Towne Elementary, 17700 Park Mill Drive, Derwood, MD 20855
Room: All-purpose Room
Hosts: Mill Creek Town Garden Club members
RSVP: info@mctgardenclub.org
*Please RSVP by Sunday, September 25th.

Link to Printable Flyer

About the Montgomery Countryside Alliance
http://mocoalliance.org
Map by Tina Thieme Brown
We:

Educate about the environmental, economic and recreational benefits of local farmland.
Support local farms to strengthen our rural economy.
Celebrate the beauty and abundance of the Ag Reserve.
Conserve the economic value and rural landscape of the Ag Reserve for current and future generations of the region.
Advocate for land use and transportation policies that enhance agriculture and land preservation.

Volunteer for Montgomery Countryside Alliance!
The Montgomery Countryside Alliance has a small full-time staff and there are always volunteer opportunities available. Opportunities range from photography, research, events planning, publications, phone outreach, grant making, and web management. We will try to find opportunities that match your interests. The work is demanding yet fulfilling. This program is approved for Student Service Learning (SSL) hours by Montgomery County Public Schools.
Mill Creek Towne Garden Club
www.mctgardenclub.org
Illustration by Sue Kay
Established in 1968, the objective of the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club is to stimulate and increase knowledge and interest in all facets of gardening among amateurs, establish an active community beautification program and to encourage civic beautification, and foster group activities for the benefit of the members and the community. The garden club also landscapes and maintains the Mill Creek Towne entrances and common areas.
The club meets once a month, at 7:30 pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month (except for May, July, November, and December). During school year, meetings are held at Mill Creek Towne Elementary school and during the summer, meetings are held at individual member’s homes. Each meeting features a garden-related program.

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