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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160124T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160124T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T230112Z
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SUMMARY:01/24/2016 - Family Day at Black Hill
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nAges 1 & up
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01242016-family-day-at-black-hill/
LOCATION:Black Hill Regional Park\, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr.\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160124T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T230325Z
UID:2891-1453640400-1453644000@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/24/2016 - Something Awesome!
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nAges 5 & up \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01242016-something-awesome/
LOCATION:Black Hill Regional Park\, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr.\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160124T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T225919Z
UID:2852-1453626000-1453654800@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/24/2016 - Park Play Day
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nAges 6 to 12 \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01242016-park-play-day/
LOCATION:Cabin John Ice Rink\, 10610 Westlake Drive\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ice Skating,Kids,Sports
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160124T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T225339Z
UID:2843-1453626000-1453654800@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/24/2016 - Tennis Boot Days
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAges 6 to 12
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01242016-tennis-boot-days/
LOCATION:Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center\, 7801 Democracy Boulevard\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Sports,Tennis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160123T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T225050Z
UID:2851-1453557600-1453561200@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/23/2016 - Wheaton Wanders
DESCRIPTION: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!  \nAges 6 to 12 \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01232016-wheaton-wanders/
LOCATION:Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park\, 1400 Glenallan Ave.\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Kids,Nature,Seasonal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160123T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160123T114500
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T224907Z
UID:2903-1453548600-1453549500@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/23/2016 - Raptor Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:Raptors are smart! Come see Meadowside’s resident raptors as they search for food\, explore new objects\, and encounter new experiences.   \nAll ages
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01232016-raptor-enrichment/
LOCATION:Meadowside Nature Center in Rock Creek Regional Park\, 5100 Meadowside Lane\, Rockville\, MD\, 20855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Kids,Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160123T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T224722Z
UID:2850-1453543200-1453546800@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/23/2016 - Backyard Birding
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nAges 1 & up \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01232016-backyard-birding/
LOCATION:Black Hill Regional Park\, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr.\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160122T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T224521Z
UID:2849-1453487400-1453491000@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/22/2016 - Night Hike: Black Hill
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nAges 8 & up \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01222016-night-hike-black-hill/
LOCATION:Black Hill Regional Park\, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr.\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,hike,Kids,Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160121T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T224305Z
UID:2900-1453401000-1453406400@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/21/2016 - Simple Needle Felting
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nAges 12 & up \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01212016-simple-needle-felting/
LOCATION:Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park\, 1400 Glenallan Ave.\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160118T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T225820Z
UID:2847-1453111200-1453129200@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/18/2016 - Volunteer at a MLK Jr. Day of Service Event this weekend!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLast 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! \nGo 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.
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01182016-volunteer-at-a-mlk-jr-day-of-service-event-this-weekend/
LOCATION:Times & Locations Vary\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:special event,Volunteering
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn Vismara":MAILTO:lynn.vismara@montgomeryparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160118T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T225436Z
UID:2901-1453107600-1453136400@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/18/2016 - Tennis Boot Days
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAges 6 to 12 \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01182016-tennis-boot-days/
LOCATION:Wheaton Indoor Tennis\, Wheaton Regional Park\, 11715 Orebaugh Ave\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Sports,Tennis
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160118T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T225206Z
UID:2824-1453107600-1453136400@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/18/2016 - Park Play Day
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nAges 6 to 12 \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01182016-park-play-day/
LOCATION:Wheaton Regional Park\, 2000 Shorefield Road\, Wheaton\, MD 20902\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Seasonal
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160117T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T223728Z
UID:2862-1453046400-1453048200@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/17/2016 - What Are You Missing?
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAges 5 & up
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01172016-what-are-you-missing/
LOCATION:Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park\, 1400 Glenallan Ave.\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Nature
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160117T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T223534Z
UID:2846-1453042800-1453044600@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/17/2016 - January Storytimes: Winter Weather
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nAges 3 to 6 \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01172016-january-storytimes-winter-weather/
LOCATION:Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park\, 1400 Glenallan Ave.\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160117T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T223402Z
UID:2877-1453037400-1453039200@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/17/2016 - Meet the Animals
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nAges 2 & up \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01172016-meet-the-animals/
LOCATION:Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park\, 1400 Glenallan Ave.\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Kids,Nature
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160117T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T223222Z
UID:2866-1453035600-1453042800@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/17/2016 - Harpists at the Visitor Center
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nAll ages \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01172016-harpists-at-the-visitor-center/
LOCATION:Black Hill Regional Park\, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr.\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160116T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T223026Z
UID:2828-1452963600-1452967200@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/16/2016 - Winter Campfire
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAges 1 & up \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01162016-winter-campfire/
LOCATION:Black Hill Regional Park\, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr.\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kids,Nature
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160116T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T222742Z
UID:2842-1452958200-1452963600@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/16/2016 - Easy Basketry
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAges 12 & up \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01162016-easy-basketry/
LOCATION:Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park\, 1400 Glenallan Ave.\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kids,Nature
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160116T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T222550Z
UID:2869-1452952800-1452956400@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/16/2016 - Wheaton Wanders
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAges 6 to 12
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01162016-wheaton-wanders/
LOCATION:Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park\, 1400 Glenallan Ave.\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Kids,Nature
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160116T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T222202Z
UID:2834-1452949200-1452956400@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/16/2016 - Outdoor Classroom Explor-a-thon
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAges 5 to 12
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01162016-outdoor-classroom-explor-a-thon/
LOCATION:Black Hill Regional Park\, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr.\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Kids,Nature
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160116T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160116T122000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T221948Z
UID:2868-1452945600-1452946800@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/16/2016 - Raptor Feeding
DESCRIPTION:Observe Meadowside’s resident raptors during their feeding time and hear some stories about the raptors on exhibit.   \nAll ages \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01162016-raptor-feeding/
LOCATION:Meadowside Nature Center in Rock Creek Regional Park\, 5100 Meadowside Lane\, Rockville\, MD\, 20855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Kids,Nature
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160116T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160116T114500
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T221752Z
UID:2883-1452943800-1452944700@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/16/2016 - Raptor Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:Raptors are smart! Come see Meadowside’s resident raptors as they search for food\, explore new objects\, and encounter new experiences. \nAll ages \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01162016-raptor-enrichment/
LOCATION:Meadowside Nature Center in Rock Creek Regional Park\, 5100 Meadowside Lane\, Rockville\, MD\, 20855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Kids,Nature
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160116T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T221504Z
UID:2902-1452942000-1452943800@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/16/2016 - Meet the Animals
DESCRIPTION:What animals live in and around Wheaton Regional Park and which animals actually live in the nature center?  \nAges 2 & up \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01162016-meet-the-animals/
LOCATION:Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton Regional Park\, 1400 Glenallan Ave.\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Kids,Nature
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160116T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T221149Z
UID:2836-1452938400-1452956400@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/16/2016 - Volunteer at a MLK Jr. Day of Service Event this weekend!
DESCRIPTION: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! \nLast 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! \nGo 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. \nMost projects will either be 10am to noon in the mornings\, or 1pm to 3pm in the afternoons. \nProjects are Student Service Learning (SSL) approved. \nContact Lynn in the Volunteer Services Office (VSO) if you have any questions. \nHope to see you out there! \nIn case the weather is a little “iffy” please get the latest updates on cancellations at: www.MontgomeryParks.org/Weather
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01162016-volunteer-at-a-mlk-jr-day-of-service-event-this-weekend/
LOCATION:Times & Locations Vary\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Nature,Volunteering
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn Vismara":MAILTO:lynn.vismara@montgomeryparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160116T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T220801Z
UID:2832-1452938400-1452945600@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/16/2016 - Weed Warriors at Elmhirst Parkway
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 10:00am to 12:00 noon. \nSave 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.\nSSL hours approved. \n  \nWear 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. \n  \nQuestions and RSVP to Barbara or Anne at mcp-weedwarriors@montgomeryparks.org. Please note that email is not monitored after 1pm Friday.
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01162016-weed-warriors-at-elmhirst-parkway/
LOCATION:Weed Warriors – Elmhirst Parkway\, 4700 Elmhirst Lane\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Volunteering
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara or Anne":MAILTO:mcp-weedwarriors@montgomeryparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160116T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T215448Z
UID:2882-1452934800-1452942000@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/16/2016 - Weed Warriors - Friends of Sligo Creek at Forest Glen
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, 9-11am *usually* \nJoin 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.
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01162016-weed-warriors-friends-of-sligo-creek-at-forest-glen/
LOCATION:Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park – Forest Glen\, 9500 Sligo Creek Parkway\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,hike,Nature,Volunteering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160116T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20160109T193953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160109T215222Z
UID:2861-1452933000-1452942000@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:01/16/2016 - Winter Birding at Black Hill
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nAges 16 & up \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/01162016-winter-birding-at-black-hill/
LOCATION:Black Hill Regional Park\, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr.\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults Only,Nature
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160104
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20151101T191128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151106T215439Z
UID:1833-1448582400-1451865599@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:11/27/2015 to 1/3/2016 Garden of Lights: Winter Garden Walk Through Holiday Light Display
DESCRIPTION:Open Nightly from November 27\, 2015 – January 3\, 2016 (closed December 24 & 25) \nHours: Sunday – Thursday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM | Friday – Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM \nMake a new holiday tradition at the Garden of Lights Walk Through Holiday Light Display \nStep 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. \nThe 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. \n$25 per car/van (Monday-Thursday) | $30 per car/van (Friday-Sunday) \n$25 advanced tickets available beginning November 1\, 2015 \nCash only at entrance | Call for info on fees for buses\, vans and limos.
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/11272015-garden-of-lights-winter-garden-walk-through-holiday-light-display/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Ave.\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,special event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151120T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151120T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20151101T191125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151106T214846Z
UID:1811-1448013600-1448015400@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:11/20/2015 - Fall Garden Harvest Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAges 2 to 7
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/11202015-fall-garden-harvest-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Ave.\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:garden,Kids,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T133551
CREATED:20151101T191121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151106T174814Z
UID:1779-1446976800-1446998400@www.mctgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:11/08/2015 - Blacksmiths & Friends: Traditional Arts Show
DESCRIPTION:Blacksmiths\, silversmiths\, coppersmiths and other artisans will demonstrate their art at this FREE event! \nFeaturing: \n\nHands-on instruction for children\nDemonstrations\nMetal gifts & art for sale\nHayrides & food\n\nHeld rain or shine at the beautiful Agricultural History Farm Park. \nPresented by the Friends of the Agricultural History Farm Park and Montgomery Parks. \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/11082015-blacksmiths-friends-traditional-arts-show/
LOCATION:University of Maryland Extension Montgomery County Office\, 18400 Muncaster Rd\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,special event
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