Tea at the Manor
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD, United StatesWoodlawn Manor Cultural Park invites you to attend our seasonal tea party. Enjoy a traditional "Afternoon Tea" in the beautiful federal manor house while learning about the 19th-century China trade. Afterwards you may stay for a free guided tour of the Manor. Register online.
Morning Hike at Seneca
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesThis hike is about getting outside and active at Seneca Creek State Park. Meet at the Kingfisher Outlook.
Reptile Encounter at Seneca
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesCome to the Seneca Creek State Park Office 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!
Museum Jam
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, United StatesBring your stringed instrument and join a bluegrass jam at the Museum. Whether you are a relative newbie to jamming or a seasoned musician, you will enjoy the camaraderie as we share favorite songs and learn from one another. All ages are welcome. Listeners welcome, too. Hosted by Mary Burdette of Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival […]
Maple Sugaring Days
Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD, United StatesFebruary is Maple Sugaring Month at Brookside Nature Center. Every Thursday, 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 it boil down into sweet maple syrup, then sample a tasty […]
Open House: Silver Spring B&O Station
Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station 8100 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, United StatesStrike up the band and become an instant musician at a special STEAM (science/technology/engineering/arts/math) engine-powered workshop. The workshop is conducted by musician, composer, and educator Jason Mullinax in his Music Discovery Lab of unique instruments. Also featured at the historic B&O train station is real train spotting, a toy train play set, a permanent model […]
World Wetlands Day Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesCome hike to the Wetlands Area created with Great Seneca Highway was built. Learn what benefits we get from wetlands, and climb the observation tower for a bird's eye view. Dress for the weather! Meet at the Blue Jay/Nuthatch Pavilion.
Winter Birding at Black Hill
Black Hill Visitor Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, United StatesThe winter months can be an ideal time to learn more about birds and birding, and Black Hill Regional Park is an ideal outdoor classroom for this study. Each expert-guided walk in this series, intended for beginning to mid-level birders, will visit one or more sites in the park in search for waterfowl, sparrows, raptors, […]
Maple Sugaring Days
Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD, United StatesFebruary is Maple Sugaring Month at Brookside Nature Center. Every Thursday, 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 it boil down into sweet maple syrup, then sample a tasty […]
First Sunday Juniors/Seniors Stroll
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesEnjoy a guided, easy-paced walk on natural surface trails, looking for all kinds of natural things. This hike is designed for the slowest moving among us, from young children to great grandparents. Binoculars recommended. Meet at the Kingfisher Outlook.