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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
Montgomery Parks is very excited to once again take part in the MLK Jr. Day of Service. We're looking forward to another great weekend of service this winter on 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 and … Continue reading 01/18/2016 – Volunteer at a MLK Jr. Day of Service Event this weekend!
Needle felt a small burlap bag with strands of colored wool roving and a barbed needle to create a unique and charming sack for small gifts, jewelry or magic potions. This popular craft is easy to learn and features the sensory delights of color, design and warm texture. Ages 12 & up
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