Nature Crafts

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

Fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.

Reptile Encounter

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

Come 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.

Stream Study

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United States

What's in the water? Participants will look for crayfish, mayfly larvae, salamanders, and do some simple water quality tests in the Patuxent River at the state park. Close-toed shoes or sturdy sandals that can get wet are recommended (no flip-flops). Meet at the Nature Center. In the event of high water, the program may be […]

Pontoon Tours

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

Take a relaxing 45-minute boat ride on the pontoon boat “Blue Heron.” Learn about history of the area and search for that wildlife that call Clopper Lake home. Tours are at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – meet at the Boat House. There is a small fee in addition to the park entrance fee.

Museum Jam

Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, United States

Bring your stringed instrument and join a bluegrass jam at Sandy Spring 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 […]

$5

Reptile Feeding

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

Check out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the park office.

Nature Shack

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

Fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.

World Ranger Day: Ranger Roundup

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

In honor of World Ranger Day, learn about the Park Ranger life by joining a 30-45 minute program with a Park Ranger. Meet at the Nature Shack.

Free Outdoor Concert

The Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD, United States

Live from the Lawn, Strathmore’s free outdoor concert series, is where summertime stands still as music and memories take center stage. Pack a picnic and settle onto a blanket to enjoy fresh air, friends, and a fantastic lineup! Concerts take place at the Gudelsky Gazebo. This week's performers are Miss Tess and the Talkbacks.

Weekday Hike

Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

This is your chance to get some fresh air and exercise after work! Hike a loop between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for plant and animal sightings and praying mantis egg case searches. Meet at Kingfisher Overlook.