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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
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
Raptors are smart! Come see Meadowside's resident raptors as they search for food, explore new objects, and encounter new experiences. All ages
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 01/23/2016 – Wheaton Wanders
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 01/24/2016 – Tennis Boot Days
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
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
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 … Continue reading 01/24/2016 – Family Day at Black Hill