Tour guide: Emily Williams, avian ecologist Did you know that 168 bird species have been sighted at Brookside Gardens? Marvel at the fall migration and bring your binoculars to look for warblers, Baltimore orioles, orchard orioles, red-winged blackbirds and many more! NOTE: This in-person program will meet in front of the Visitor Center main entrance located at 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902.
Instructor: Charles Votaw Tai Chi is an ancient, Chinese form of exercise perfect for adults seeking stress reduction while strengthening muscles, improving balance and increasing flexibility. The Forms are repetitive patterns that emphasize slow, flowing motions and controlled movements. Classes will help beginners to l…
Hand in hand, adults and children will explore, laugh, play, and learn about the natural world. Arts and crafts, hikes, and story times will keep adults and children busy. Messy moments, animal warm up stretches, and other activities will ensure that you and your little one will enjoy this introduction to nature. This…
These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning and introduce them to the culture of reading. Ticket…
Returning riders seeking to build skills and confidence on adaptive mountain bikes while improving physical fitness in a group ride setting are welcome to join our Adaptive Mountain Biking Roots-to-Rocks Group Ride, part of Montgomery Parks’ Roots-to-Rocks mountain biking program. This family-friendly, “party pace” rid…
This is a no rider left behind group ride – think “party pace.” There will likely be some “session-ing” and skills instruction along the way. This is a perfect way to meet other riders and build skills on your bike. We have a limited number of bikes and helmets available to borrow (we will ask to hold something as coll…
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Questions about this event? Call the Library at 240-777-0678. The table will be in the building lobby immediately outside the Library entrance. You don't need to have a library card to visit the table, but you should get one to take full advantage of our wide range of resources and services. How to get a card: https://…
Do you have an interest in birding? Then join us for a morning of bird watching at Locust Grove Nature Center. Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea from our tea station as you learn beginner birding techniques, or bring a thermos of your favorite breakfast beverage. Bring your own pair of binoculars or borrow a pair from…
Join us for Little Farmer Storytime, a special hour just for little ones ages 5 years old and under and their loved ones. Here at the farm park, fun farm-related stories will be read out loud. It’s a great way to learn about farm animals, plants, and all the wonderful things that happen on a farm! Comfy seating where l…
