Opening Reception: Meditations on the Personal
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, United StatesThis April, world-renowned portrait artist Susan Lyon will be showcasing her work at the Stone Tower Gallery at Glen Echo Park, beginning with an opening reception. The exhibition of works on paper titled “Meditations of the Personal” focuses on her world travels. Meeting people from other cultures has become the primary inspiration for her artwork. The Stone […]
Opening Reception: “Space Cowgirls” Exhibit
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, United StatesThe Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present Space Cowgirls: Ciara Barsotti, with an opening reception at the Park View Gallery. The exhibition is a series that explores humanity’s relationship with the land and this planet we call “Earth.” It features colorful acrylic landscape paintings of the Southwest, with an added technique that involves glassine […]
Ecology Games
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesLearn the basic principles of the natural world while playing group games at Patuxent River State Park! Play a few simple games, such as "Animal Charades" and "Oh Deer!" Wear clothing appropriate for the outdoors. Great for ages 7 and up; families welcome. At the Nature Center.
Lake Frank Eagle Watch Hike
Meadowside Nature Center 5100 Meadowside Lane, Derwood, United StatesIn March, local eagles were observed sitting on eggs. Will they be feeding young now? Meet at the Meadowside Nature Center parking lot in Rockville. Trails may be muddy. Bring binoculars!
Nature Crafts
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesMake things and have fun every Sunday in April at the Seneca Creek State Park office!
Kingsley School Guided Tours
Little Bennett Regional Park 23701 Frederick Road, Clarksburg, United StatesThe schoolhouse is open for the 2019 season! Built in 1893 in response to the need for a school within walking distance of farms located in the Little Bennett Creek Valley, the Kingsley Schoolhouse served the local, rural farming community until it closed in 1935. Explore the Schoolhouse with a guided tour the first Sunday […]
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 exams shells and skins from reptiles living in the park! Reptile encounters happen every Sunday afternoon at 2:00.
Historic Medley District Speaker Series
Old Town Hall Bank Museum 19930 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MarylandCome to Poolesville to hear from local historians and learn more about the rich history of this district. The topic for April is "From Sugarland to the National Mall in Washington, D.C.: How the African American Communities in Poolesville Have Impacted Our Nation." The lecture is free to Historic Medley District members; there is a […]
Lecture: Historic Medley Series
Old Town Hall Bank Museum 19930 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MarylandJoin Skip Etheridge from the Sugarland Ethno History Project for his lecture: “From Sugarland to the National Mall in Washington, DC: How the African-American Communities in Poolesville have impacted our Nation.” This is part of the 2019 Historic Medley District Speaker Series.
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 every Monday in April at 1:00 p.m. Learn some quick facts about reptiles in Maryland, and watch the live corn snake eat its meal!