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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
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 01/16/2016 – Wheaton Wanders
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
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
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
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
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 01/17/2016 – What Are You Missing?
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