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SUMMARY:02/06/2016 - 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/02062016-raptor-enrichment/
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SUMMARY:02/06/2016 - 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/02062016-raptor-feeding/
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SUMMARY:02/06/2016 - Maple Sugaring Days
DESCRIPTION:February is Maple Sugaring Month at Brookside Nature Center. Every Saturday and Sunday you’ll have an opportunity to experience an American tradition: maple sugaring! Watch the whole maple sugaring process from start to finish. See sap drip from trees and taste it. Watch us boil it down into sweet maple syrup\, then sample a tasty treat. Join in the fun and activities and learn something new at this family-friendly program! Space is limited so pre-registration is encouraged.  \nAges 3 & up \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/02062016-maple-sugaring-days/
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SUMMARY:02/07/2016 - Maple Sugaring Days
DESCRIPTION:February is Maple Sugaring Month at Brookside Nature Center. Every Saturday and Sunday you’ll have an opportunity to experience an American tradition: maple sugaring! Watch the whole maple sugaring process from start to finish. See sap drip from trees and taste it. Watch us boil it down into sweet maple syrup\, then sample a tasty treat. Join in the fun and activities and learn something new at this family-friendly program! Space is limited so pre-registration is encouraged. \nAges 3 & up
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/02072016-maple-sugaring-days/
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SUMMARY:02/07/2016 - 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.  \nAll ages \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/02072016-harpists-at-the-visitor-center/
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SUMMARY:02/07/2016 - Maple Sugaring Days
DESCRIPTION:February is Maple Sugaring Month at Brookside Nature Center. Every Saturday and Sunday you’ll have an opportunity to experience an American tradition: maple sugaring! Watch the whole maple sugaring process from start to finish. See sap drip from trees and taste it. Watch us boil it down into sweet maple syrup\, then sample a tasty treat. Join in the fun and activities and learn something new at this family-friendly program! Space is limited so pre-registration is encouraged. \nAges 3 & up \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/02072016-maple-sugaring-days-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160209T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160209T190000
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SUMMARY:02/09/2016 - Community Meeting- Long Branch Wayne Local Park
DESCRIPTION:A Community Meeting to discuss the future of Long Branch-Wayne Local Park will be held on Tuesday\, February 9\, 2016 from 7:00PM-9:00PM at the Oak View Elementary School in Silver Spring\, MD.  The public is encouraged to come out and provide input on park usage and offer ideas on potential park improvements. \n \nMeeting will be held at Oak View Elementary School\, 400 E. Wayne Avenue\, Silver Spring\, MD 20901. \nClick here for additional information.
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/02092016-community-meeting-long-branch-wayne-local-park/
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SUMMARY:02/13/2016 - Explore Wild Montgomery: Black Hill Trail
DESCRIPTION:Explore wild Montgomery with a Locust Grove park naturalist. Each week we’ll hike a different trail at a different Montgomery County park. Today we’ll take a leisurely 3-mile walk on Black Hill Trail around Little Seneca Lake and up into the natural surface trails of Black Hill Park. Meet in the Visitor Center parking lot in Black Hill Regional Park. \nAges 6 & up \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/02132016-explore-wild-montgomery-black-hill-trail/
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SUMMARY:02/13/2016 - Make It Take It: Valentine Treat for the Birds.
DESCRIPTION:Share a valentine with our feathered friends. Drop by during program hours and create this seasonal delight to take home with you. No registration required. Exact change appreciated.  \nAll ages \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/02132016-make-it-take-it-valentine-treat-for-the-birds/
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SUMMARY:02/13/2016 - Maple Sugaring Days
DESCRIPTION:February is Maple Sugaring Month at Brookside Nature Center. Every Saturday and Sunday you’ll have an opportunity to experience an American tradition: maple sugaring! Watch the whole maple sugaring process from start to finish. See sap drip from trees and taste it. Watch us boil it down into sweet maple syrup\, then sample a tasty treat. Join in the fun and activities and learn something new at this family-friendly program! Space is limited so pre-registration is encouraged.   \nAges 3 & up \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/02132016-maple-sugaring-days-3/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160220T143000
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SUMMARY:2016 Spring Gardening Conference
DESCRIPTION:$55 per person or $50 each for two or more\, includes lunch \nRegistration closes Febuary 16; no refunds after February 13 \n*Snow date – February 27\, 2016 (In case of inclement weather\, we follow Montgomery County Public Schools’ Weekend Activity Policy.) \nSchedule of Events \nRegistration & Refreshments (8:30 – 9:00)\nWelcome & Opening Remarks (9:00 – 9:15) \nSession I (9:25 – 10:30) \nA. Lawn vs Lore – Patricia Eng and Eric Wenger  Do luscious lawns really require constant chemical care? Find out the truth about maintaining healthy turf in your landscape. \nB. Designing a Right-Sized Garden – Susan Bell  Overwhelmed at the prospect of gardening? Wondering how to downsize your landscape maintenance duties? Susan explores what elements create the most work in a garden and then discusses how to reduce or eliminate those tasks until you have a ‘right-sized’ garden that you can manage easily. \nC. Healing Herbs – Heather Whirley Using herbs for healing is shrouded in mystery\, going back centuries. Heather will highlight 15 herbs that can be grown in our area\, with unique scientific properties that can aid in preventative medicine for overall health. This interactive class will include live and dried samples to smell and touch. \nSession II (10:40 – 11:45) \nD. Making the Most of the Soil You’ve Got – Mary Hagedorn  Many folks bemoan “Maryland clay\,” despite the fact that it has many advantages!  And we actually don’t all have the same soil. There are many different soil types in our area.  Find out how to tell what type of soil you have and tips to make the most of what you’ve got. \nE. Creating a Children’s Garden: Growing Gardeners – LeeAnne Gelletly and Merikay Smith Gardening isn’t just for grownups! Inspire kids to learn more about the world of dirt\, plants\, and bugs. What makes a garden child-friendly? We’ll share garden elements that appeal to kids and ideas on how to incorporate these into your garden. Includes inspirations from public children’s gardens. \nF. Managing Garden Pests – Marie Rojas Are organic pesticides always safer than synthetic ones? Come and discover what works and what doesn’t; which insects and diseases are common in our landscapes\, and how to prevent them from becoming a problem in yours. \nLunch (12:00 – 1:00) \nInformal lunchtime talks are open to anyone interested; register for one or both \nLasagna Gardens – Heather Zindash. Learn the “lasagna method” of gardening! Heather will show you how to create easy\, no-till garden beds for food\, flower\, or ornamental plants.\nTools of the Trade – Joe Ginther. Get ready for spring! Joe will discuss and demonstrate garden tool sharpening and maintenance. \nSession III (1:00 – 2:05) \nG. Proper Pruning Practices – Do Plants Care? – Eric Wenger  Is pruning harmful to plants? Find out the truth about how plants really feel about “surgery!” \nH. Simple Seed Starting – Terri Pitts Think indoor seed starting takes lots of time and effort? Think again! Learn simple ways to start your seeds indoors and get a jump start on the growing season. \nI. Going Native – Merikay Smith Do native plants really thrive in our gardens without care? Will planting natives really bring in more butterflies\, birds\, and pollinators? Come and learn how to successfully use native plants in your landscape – be it deer-ridden\, shady or sunny\, wet or dry\, or sloped. \nWrap-up (2:15 – 2:30) \nOpen question-and-answer forum with presenters. Last of the fabulous door prizes will be awarded. \n \nHave questions about EXPLODING THE MYTHS: Facts to Help You Avoid Common Gardening Mythstakes?  Contact Montgomery County Master Gardeners
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/2016-spring-gardening-conference/
LOCATION:University of Maryland Extension Montgomery County Office\, 18400 Muncaster Rd\, Derwood\, MD 20855\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855\, United States
CATEGORIES:garden,special event,workshop
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SUMMARY:MCT Garden Club February Meeting Topic: Creating Children's Gardens: Growing Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:Hi Fellow Gardeners\, Neighbors\, and Friends!\nThe next Mill Creek Towne Garden Club meeting is planned for February 23rd at the Mill Creek Towne Elementary School beginning at 7:30 p.m.  Two Montgomery County Master Gardeners\, Merikay Smith and LeeAnne Gelletly\, will be speaking on “Children’s Gardens – Growing Gardeners”. This should be a great talk! We hope you can join us. We look forward to seeing you then! Below are the details. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, February 23\, 2016 @ 7:30 pm\nTopic: Creating Children’s Gardens: Growing Gardeners\nSpeaker: Merikay Smith and Lee Anne Gellety\, Master Gardeners\nLocation: Mill Creek Towne Elementary Teacher’s Lounge\nHostesses: Heather Whirley\, Lynn Hughes\n\n 
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/mct-garden-club-february-meeting-topic-creating-childrens-gardens/
LOCATION:Mill Creek Towne Elementary\, 17700 Park Mill Dr\, Derwood\, 20855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,garden,Kids,special event,workshop
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SUMMARY:02/27/2016 - Black History Month Celebrations 2015
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month February 27 & 28\, 2016Montgomery Parks is proud to provide this introduction to this rich\, local African American history by hosting a series of free\, tours\, documentaries\, and poetry at Josiah Henson Park! \nLocated in North Bethesda\, MD on the historic Isaac Riley Farm this park is where the Reverend Josiah Henson lived and worked as a slave from 1795 to 1830. \nSaturday\, February 27 \n\nFree Guided Tours – Last tour begins 3:00 pmVolunteer historians and archeologists provide free guided tours that retrace the footsteps of Reverend Josiah Henson from his enslavement to escape on the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada. Walk the grounds where Henson toiled as a slave on the Isaac Riley plantation. \nTime Team America Documentary – “The Search For Josiah Henson”Shown at Noon\, 1:00\, 2:00 and 3:00 pmEach Saturday we will show PBS’ Time Team America’s documentary\, “The Search for Josiah Henson\,” – an over-the-archaeologists’-shoulder view of discoveries made at our very own Josiah Henson Park. \nSpoken Word Poetry Event – Lyrical Rhythms: The Sounds of Freedom3:00 – 4:00 pm | Free AdmissionClose out our Black History Month celebration with our annual poetry event. The month-long festivities conclude on Saturday\, February 28 with a spoken word poetry event\, “Lyrical Rhythms: The Sounds of Freedom.” Participants of all ages and races are welcome.\n\nSunday\, February 28 \n\nFree Guided Tours – Last tour begins 3:00 pmVolunteer historians and archeologists provide free guided tours that retrace the footsteps of Reverend Josiah Henson from his enslavement to escape on the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada. Walk the grounds where Henson toiled as a slave on the Isaac Riley plantation. \nTime Team America Documentary – “The Search For Josiah Henson”Shown at Noon\, 1:00\, 2:00 and 3:00 pmEach Saturday we will show PBS’ Time Team America’s documentary\, “The Search for Josiah Henson\,” – an over-the-archaeologists’-shoulder view of discoveries made at our very own Josiah Henson Park.\n\nJosiah Henson Park is a historic resource of international significance because of its association with Reverend Henson\, whose 1849 autobiography\, The Life of Josiah Henson\, Formerly a Slave\, inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s landmark novel\, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Visit HistoryInTheParks.org for more information.
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/02272016-black-history-month-celebrations-2015/
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SUMMARY:02/28/2016 - Black History Month Celebrations 2015
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month February 27 & 28\, 2016Montgomery Parks is proud to provide this introduction to this rich\, local African American history by hosting a series of free\, tours\, documentaries\, and poetry at Josiah Henson Park! \nLocated in North Bethesda\, MD on the historic Isaac Riley Farm this park is where the Reverend Josiah Henson lived and worked as a slave from 1795 to 1830. \nSaturday\, February 27 \n\nFree Guided Tours – Last tour begins 3:00 pmVolunteer historians and archeologists provide free guided tours that retrace the footsteps of Reverend Josiah Henson from his enslavement to escape on the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada. Walk the grounds where Henson toiled as a slave on the Isaac Riley plantation. \nTime Team America Documentary – “The Search For Josiah Henson”Shown at Noon\, 1:00\, 2:00 and 3:00 pmEach Saturday we will show PBS’ Time Team America’s documentary\, “The Search for Josiah Henson\,” – an over-the-archaeologists’-shoulder view of discoveries made at our very own Josiah Henson Park. \nSpoken Word Poetry Event – Lyrical Rhythms: The Sounds of Freedom3:00 – 4:00 pm | Free AdmissionClose out our Black History Month celebration with our annual poetry event. The month-long festivities conclude on Saturday\, February 28 with a spoken word poetry event\, “Lyrical Rhythms: The Sounds of Freedom.” Participants of all ages and races are welcome.\n\nSunday\, February 28 \n\nFree Guided Tours – Last tour begins 3:00 pmVolunteer historians and archeologists provide free guided tours that retrace the footsteps of Reverend Josiah Henson from his enslavement to escape on the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada. Walk the grounds where Henson toiled as a slave on the Isaac Riley plantation. \nTime Team America Documentary – “The Search For Josiah Henson”Shown at Noon\, 1:00\, 2:00 and 3:00 pmEach Saturday we will show PBS’ Time Team America’s documentary\, “The Search for Josiah Henson\,” – an over-the-archaeologists’-shoulder view of discoveries made at our very own Josiah Henson Park.\n\nJosiah Henson Park is a historic resource of international significance because of its association with Reverend Henson\, whose 1849 autobiography\, The Life of Josiah Henson\, Formerly a Slave\, inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s landmark novel\, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Visit HistoryInTheParks.org for more information.
URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/02282016-black-history-month-celebrations-2015/
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