Reptile Feeding
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesCheck out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the park office.
Nature Shack
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesFun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Beginner Hooping
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesGet a great work out in while learning a new way to exercise. This lesson will focus on basic waist hula hooping and strengthening coordination. All skill levels welcome. Limited hoops available to borrow. Meet at the Park Office.
Let’s Talk Turtles
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesParticipants will talk about the largest and smallest turtles found in Maryland and the threats they face. Compare the life cycle of a land and a sea turtle, then explore different challenges turtles face to survive through hands-on activities. Meet at the Nature Center.
Weekday Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesThis is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise after work. Participants will hike a loop of between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for animal sightings, plant and praying mantis egg case searches. Meet at Kingfisher Overlook. Overflow parking is available at Chickadee.
Glen Echo Free Summer Concert Series
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, United StatesHead to Glen Echo Park for an evening of jazz with Cloudburst. Founded by DC area jazz pianist Wayne Wilentz, Cloudburst's jazz vocalese recreates some of the best recordings of Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, along with performing original works of vocalese written and arranged by the group. The Bumper Car Pavilion is covered and has bench seating. Concert will be […]
Native People of the Patuxent River
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesCome to the Nature Center for a multimedia introduction to the native peoples of the Western Shore of Maryland at the time of the first European settlements.
Tree ID Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesJoin a Seneca Creek State Park ranger in identifying the various tree species located around the Park Office.
Summer Beer and Wine Garden
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, United StatesEnjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with food trucks, picnics, beer and wine, and live music on the beautiful grounds of the Museum. This community favorite is held once a month in June, July and August. Join us rain or shine! In the event of inclement weather, we will bring the gathering indoors, where guests may enjoy […]
Moth Mania
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesIn honor of National Moth Week, join a volunteer ranger and learn about the mysteries of moths and get the chance to identify some found around the park.