Winter Hike: C&O Canal
Take on two of your New Year’s resolutions at once: spend more time outdoors exploring nature AND get more exercise by signing up for this winter hike. Members of the Audubon Naturalist Society will lead the hike upriver on the flat C&O Canal towpath from Pennyfield Lock near Potomac, MD to Violettes Lock—and back—for a round trip […]
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 […]
Family Day at Woodlawn
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD, United StatesBring the entire family out to celebrate African American Culture. The event will feature presentations and activities to highlight the rich culture of the free and enslaved communities and the connection to contemporary culture.
Special Exhibit: Jim Crow on Streetcars
National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MD, United StatesThe National Capital Trolley Museum celebrates Black History Month with a special exhibit telling the stories of both 19th and 20th century efforts to establish racially segregated transit and to resist its establishment. "Jim Crow on Streetcars" confirms the economic and social absurdities of laws supporting racial prejudice. The National Capital Trolley Museum is open […]
Lakeside Loop Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesGet up and get active in 2019 with this long 3.7 mile loop around the Seneca Creek State Park lakeshore trail. Hiking is a great way to stay fit both physically and mentally! Meet at the Boat Center.
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 […]
Sunday Morning Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesJoin a Ranger for a hike that makes frequent stops to examine signs of wildlife in Seneca Creek State Park. The route will be determined each Sunday, but plan on about two hours. Meet at the Kingfisher Overlook.
Special Exhibit: Jim Crow on Streetcars
National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MD, United StatesThe National Capital Trolley Museum celebrates Black History Month with a special exhibit telling the stories of both 19th and 20th century efforts to establish racially segregated transit and to resist its establishment. "Jim Crow on Streetcars" confirms the economic and social absurdities of laws supporting racial prejudice. The National Capital Trolley Museum is open […]
Nature Crafts
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesFun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities at the Seneca Creek State Park office vary each week!
Reptile Encounter
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesCome to Seneca Creek State 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! Program takes place at the park office.