Reptile Encounter
Seneca Creek State ParkCome to the park for a fun, 30-45 minute program for all ages. Meet a living snake or turtle and examine shells and skins from reptiles living in the park. Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Autumn Pontoon Tour
Seneca Creek State ParkTake a relaxing, 45-minute afternoon boat ride on the pontoon boat, "Blue Heron." Come see the beautiful shades of autumn as the leaves begin to change around Clopper Lake. There is a small charge per person in addition to park entrance fees; meet at the Boat Center.
Reptile Feeding
Seneca Creek State ParkCheck out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the Park Office.
Nature Shack
Seneca Creek State ParkFun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Tuesday Talk
Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, United StatesJoin speaker James H. Johnston for “Misplacing History: Rowser’s Ford” at the Beall-Dawson House in Rockville. During this free, lunchtime talk he will discuss Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart's crossing of the Potomac with 5,000 horsemen and subsequent ransacking of Montgomery County in 1863, and will solve the historical mystery of where the crossing really occurred.
Pretty Pumpkins
Seneca Creek State ParkCreate a fun pumpkin-themed craft and learn some fun pumpkin facts. Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Weekday Hike
Seneca Creek State ParkWith the arrival of autumn, this weekly hike has moved from evenings to afternoons. This chance to get some fresh air and exercise consists of a 1.5 to 2 mile loop, with frequent stops for animal sightings, pant, animal and insect observations. Meet at the Park Office.
Tree ID Walk
Seneca Creek State ParkJoin the Seneca Creek State Park naturalist in identifying various tree species located around the Park Office, which is the meeting place.
History Happy Hour
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, United StatesCommemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission, and the first moon landing, as author Charles Fishman tells the greatest adventure story of the twentieth century. Mr. Fishman is a former metro and national reporter for the Washington Post, and an award-winning business journalist. His book about the subject, One Giant Leap, will be […]
Heritage Harvest Festival
Come out and celebrate the 2nd annual Heritage Harvest Weekend! Take a drive through the countryside along the county’s historic Rustic Roads and enjoy autumn splendor amidst forests, fields and farms – some of which have been in operation since the 1700s. More than 25 farms throughout Montgomery County will be open with FREE admission for farm tours, hikes, […]