Mill Creek Towne Garden Club

01/16/2016 - Wheaton Wanders
2016-01-16 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | 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 - Outdoor Classroom Explor-a-thon
2016-01-16 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | 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 - 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 - Raptor Enrichment
2016-01-16 11:30 - 11:45 UTC | 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

01/16/2016 - Meet the Animals
2016-01-16 11:00 - 11:30 UTC | 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?
Ages 2 & up

01/16/2016 - Volunteer at a MLK Jr. Day of Service Event this weekend!
2016-01-16 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Times & Locations Vary, MD, United States
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 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 streams, and by removing non-native invasive plants and helping to save our forests! Let’s see if we can do even more this year!
Go to www.MontgomeryParks.org/MLK to see the growing list of events where YOU can help out! Keep checking back as we get closer to the date as we will be updating the list of volunteer events often.
Most projects will either be 10am to noon in the mornings, or 1pm to 3pm in the afternoons.
Projects are Student Service Learning (SSL) approved.
Contact Lynn in the Volunteer Services Office (VSO) if you have any questions.
Hope to see you out there!
In case the weather is a little “iffy” please get the latest updates on cancellations at: www.MontgomeryParks.org/Weather

01/16/2016 - Weed Warriors at Elmhirst Parkway
2016-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Weed Warriors – Elmhirst Parkway, 4700 Elmhirst Lane, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
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 work took down some of the longest standing vines, but the summer those pesky plants have grown again. Join the community (ceritfied Weed Warrior or not) for group workdays, the 3rd Saturday of the month. Each workday will have a differenent target.
SSL hours approved.

Wear long plants, sturdy shoes and work clothes. Gloves and tools will be provided, or bring your own. Hand tools only. No power tools, machetes or herbicides.

Questions and RSVP to Barbara or Anne at mcp-weedwarriors@montgomeryparks.org. Please note that email is not monitored after 1pm Friday.

01/16/2016 - Weed Warriors - Friends of Sligo Creek at Forest Glen
2016-01-16 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park – Forest Glen, 9500 Sligo Creek Parkway, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, United States
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 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.

01/16/2016 - Winter Birding at Black Hill
2016-01-16 08:30 - 11:00 UTC | Black Hill Regional Park, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, 20841, United States
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 your own binoculars if you have them; spotting scopes will be provided. Dress for the weather.
Ages 16 & up

11/27/2015 to 1/3/2016 Garden of Lights: Winter Garden Walk Through Holiday Light Display
2015-11-27 - 2016-01-03 | Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Open Nightly from November 27, 2015 – January 3, 2016 (closed December 24 & 25)
Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM | Friday – Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM
Make a new holiday tradition at the Garden of Lights Walk Through Holiday Light Display
Step into a magical winter wonderland illuminated with more than one million dazzling colorful lights shaped into hand-crafted, original art forms of flowers, animals and other natural elements. Stroll from garden to garden enjoying twinkling tree forms, fountains, sparkling snowflakes overhead and more. The Garden of Lights celebrates its 18th season as a Baltimore/Washington, DC area family holiday tradition.
The night wouldn’t be complete without a visit inside the Conservatory to enjoy watching G-Scale model trains wind through a seasonal landscape. Afterward, warm up inside the Visitors Center while you sip hot cocoa and listen to one of the nightly musical performances. The Conservatory Winter Display and Garden Railway Exhibit is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM beginning Friday, November 27, 2015 – Sunday, January 3, 2016.
$25 per car/van (Monday-Thursday) | $30 per car/van (Friday-Sunday)
$25 advanced tickets available beginning November 1, 2015
Cash only at entrance | Call for info on fees for buses, vans and limos.

11/20/2015 - Fall Garden Harvest Scavenger Hunt
2015-11-20 10:00 - 10:30 UTC | Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Have some Fall season fun throughout the gardens. Start at the Visitors Center and follow the colorful leaf trail leading you to the Conservatory and back again. Along the way hunt for seasonal clues and participate in fun activities, exercises and crafts. Guided garden walks leave on the half hour beginning at 10:00am. Last walk leaves at 11:30pm. An adult must accompany each child.
Ages 2 to 7

11/08/2015 - Blacksmiths & Friends: Traditional Arts Show
2015-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | University of Maryland Extension Montgomery County Office, 18400 Muncaster Rd, Derwood, MD, 20855, United States
Blacksmiths, silversmiths, coppersmiths and other artisans will demonstrate their art at this FREE event!
Featuring:

Hands-on instruction for children
Demonstrations
Metal gifts & art for sale
Hayrides & food

Held rain or shine at the beautiful Agricultural History Farm Park.
Presented by the Friends of the Agricultural History Farm Park and Montgomery Parks.

11/07/2015 - Locust Grove Cider Days
2015-11-07 13:30 - 14:30 UTC | Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
Learn about cider, apple varieties, and apple history. Sample lesser-known apple types, and try your hand at pressing cider. Children and adults must register and pay.
Ages 2 & up

Sign up here:
https://apm.activecommunities.com/montgomerycounty/Activity_Search?txtActivitySearch=cider&applyFiltersDefaultValue=true&cat=Activities

11/07/2015 - Blacksmiths & Friends: Traditional Arts Show
2015-11-07 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | University of Maryland Extension Montgomery County Office, 18400 Muncaster Rd, Derwood, MD, 20855, United States

11/07/2015 - Maryland Emancipation Day Celebrations 2015 - Day 2
2015-11-07 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Times & Locations Vary, MD, United States
Enslaved people living in Maryland were freed by a new state constitution on November 1, 1864. Please join us November 6-8, 2015 in celebrating Maryland Emancipation Day in our parks!
Hike the Underground Railroad, tour a slave cabin, visit an African American history museum, enjoy living history demonstrations and eat great food! Most Saturday and Sunday Park events are FREE.
Visit HistoryInTheParks.org for details.
NOTE: In the event of severe weather, please call ahead to make sure the parks will be open. On Saturday mornings, please call 301-650-4373 and a recorded message will advise you of the park hours.

Friday, November 6

SOLD OUT – Underground Railroad Experience Trail Special Night Hike
“Voices of the Underground Railroad”
7 – 9:30 pm – $5 | Register at ActiveMONTGMERY.org
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
16501 Norwood Rd., Sandy Spring, MD 20860

Saturday, November 7

Underground Railroad Experience Trail Hikes
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
16501 Norwood Rd., Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery Open House
18524 Brooke Rd., Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Sandy Spring Museum Open House
17901 Bentley Rd., Sandy Spring, MD 20860

Oakley Cabin African American*
Museum & Park | Live Music &
Demonstrations*
3610 Brookeville Rd., Olney, MD 20832
Harper Cabin at Brookside Nature Center
Tours & Demonstrations
1400 Glenallen Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902

Sunday, November 7

Josiah Henson Park*
Open House*
11420 Old Georgetown Rd.
N. Bethesda, MD 20852

Harper Cabin at Brookside Nature Center
Tours & Demonstrations
1400 Glenallen Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902
Admission Free – Purchase tickets onsite for
cider tastings, crafts, and other activities

*American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be available.

Become a Master Gardener
2015-11-02 - 2015-12-18 | University of Maryland Extension Montgomery County Office, 18400 Muncaster Rd, Derwood, MD, 20855, United States
Become a Master Gardener: Master Gardeners are trained volunteers of the University of Maryland Extension dedicated to helping County residents by educating them about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes and communities. Participants in the 2016 Montgomery County Master Gardener volunteer training program will learn environmentally sound gardening practices and after qualifying as Master Gardeners have many opportunities to help and teach others.
Classes meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday of each week from January 26, 2016, to March 11, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.at the Montgomery County Extension, Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, in Derwood, MD. Cost is $325. The deadline to register is Friday, December 18, 2015. Class size is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more details: https://extension.umd.edu/…/Mon…/2016%20training%20class.pdf

MCT Garden Club October Meeting
2015-10-27 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Mill Creek Towne Elementary, 17700 Park Mill Dr, Derwood, 20855, United States
Hello, everyone! I hope you have been enjoying the fall weather! Even though the gardens are dry, the days and nights have been lovely! Our next Garden Club meeting is just around the corner. The October meeting is a planning meeting – we have a lot to discuss, especially since there will be no November meeting. Topics include fund-raising, relating to the community [these topics are especially important since we plan to no longer sponsor the poinsettia sale], the holiday party, and the fall cleanups for the Miller Fall and Roslyn Ave. entrances. Please mark you calendar and plan to attend as we need EVERYONE’S input on these issues.

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 @ 7:30 pm
Topic: Business Meeting
Location: Mill Creek Towne Elementary Teacher’s Lounge
Hostess: Lynn Hughes, Carolyn Randall

"Wings of Fancy" Live Butterfly & Caterpillar Exhibit
2015-10-03 - 2015-10-26 | Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Wednesday, July 1 through Sunday, October 25, 2015

10am-4pm Daily | Brookside Gardens Fees: Ages 0-2: Free | Ages 3-12: $5 | Ages 13 & up: $8
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