Nature Nook
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesJoin Seneca Creek State Park every Tuesday in April for fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week!
Hump Day Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesThis is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise after work at Seneca Creek State Park. Hike a loop of between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for animal sightings, plant and praying mantis egg case searches. The route will vary based on trail conditions.
History Hour
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD, United StatesThis lecture series for history aficionados will feature local historian, educators, and more as they share their knowledge of local and regional history. This month, John H, Muller, historian and author of Frederick Douglass in Washington, DC – The Lion of Anacostia, will present on abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. Light refreshments will be provided.
Film Premiere: The Land of Woodend
Woodend Nature Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD, United StatesJoin The Audubon Naturalist Society for the afternoon premiere of The Land of Woodend, an ANS and Heritage Montgomery documentary honoring the 50th anniversary of Woodend Nature Sanctuary and the ANS Nature for All movement.
Conservation Cafe: The Land of Woodend
Woodend Nature Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD, United StatesJoin the Audubon Naturalist Society for coffee and dessert while enjoying the premiere of the ANS and Heritage Montgomery documentary, "The Land of Woodend," which explores 300 years of history, beauty and transformation. The program takes place in the mansion library at the Woodend Sanctuary. A $15 registration fee supports the ANS Conservation Program.
Countryside Artisans Spring Studio Tour
Spend a day in the country, enjoy scenic drives between studios, stop for artisan beverages, and meet artists in the beautiful settings that inspire their work every day. The Countryside Artisans of Maryland represents a selected group of accomplished visual, sculptural, and textile artists working in oil, pastel, watercolor, pencil, ceramics, porcelain, glass, enamel, stone, wood, […]
Arbor Day Tree ID Walk
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesCelebrate Arbor Day and learn how to identify various tree species local to Maryland at Seneca Creek State Park. Examine leaves, twigs, and trees to learn how to point out the different types. Meet at the Park Office.
City Nature Challenge Bio-Blitz
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesJoin Seneca Creek State Park in this City Nature Challenge bio-blitz activity and find various plants and wildlife to identify for the competition. Please bring a camera or phone to take pictures. Meet at the Park Office.
Countryside Artisans Spring Studio Tour
Spend a day in the country, enjoy scenic drives between studios, stop for artisan beverages, and meet artists in the beautiful settings that inspire their work every day. The Countryside Artisans of Maryland represents a selected group of accomplished visual, sculptural, and textile artists working in oil, pastel, watercolor, pencil, ceramics, porcelain, glass, enamel, stone, wood, […]
Discovery Day: Trains in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg Community Museum 9 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, United StatesDiscover the magic of trains at the Gaithersburg Community Museum’s Train Day. Visitors are invited to celebrate Gaithersburg’s long and storied history with the railroad. Enjoy a N-Gauge model train display presented by BANTRAK members, explore vintage rail cars, and participate in train-related activities. In the museum, have fun in the hands-on learning centers and […]