Mill Creek Towne Garden Club

01/24/2016 - Something Awesome!
2016-01-24 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Black Hill Regional Park, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, 20841, United States
Nature is awesome, cool, and super-fun! We’ll celebrate the winter wonderland around us with awesome activities around the Visitor Center. Check our Facebook page before the program to find out what’s happening today and to know how to dress.
Ages 5 & up

01/24/2016 - Park Play Day
2016-01-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Cabin John Ice Rink, 10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
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 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

01/24/2016 - Tennis Boot Days
2016-01-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center, 7801 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
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 great fun and great exercise, too! Please bring non-perishable lunch.
Ages 6 to 12

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
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

01/23/2016 - 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 - 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

01/22/2016 - 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

01/21/2016 - Simple Needle Felting
2016-01-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
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

01/18/2016 - Volunteer at a MLK Jr. Day of Service Event this weekend!
2016-01-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Times & Locations Vary, MD, United States
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 streams, and by removing non-native invasive plants and saving the forest! Let’s see if we can do even more this year!
Go to http://www.montgomeryparks.org/team/mlk_jr_day.shtm to see the growing list of events where YOU can help out! Keep checking back as we get closer to the date.

01/18/2016 - Tennis Boot Days
2016-01-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Wheaton Indoor Tennis, Wheaton Regional Park, 11715 Orebaugh Ave, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States

01/18/2016 - Park Play Day
2016-01-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Wheaton Regional Park, 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
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

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

01/17/2016 - 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 - 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 - Harpists at the Visitor Center
2016-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Black Hill Regional Park, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD, 20841, United States
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

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

01/16/2016 - 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 - Wheaton Wanders
2016-01-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States

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 - Raptor Feeding
2016-01-16 12:00 - 12:20 | 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 | Meadowside Nature Center in Rock Creek Regional Park, 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD, 20855, United States

01/16/2016 - Meet the Animals
2016-01-16 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?
Ages 2 & up

01/16/2016 - Volunteer at a MLK Jr. Day of Service Event this weekend!
2016-01-16 10:00 - 15:00 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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

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