Take a guided hike in Wheaton Regional Park with a park naturalist and staff trained in mindfulness practices. We'll explore what the lessons the season has to offer and take time to reflect. All attendees must register.
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Guided walk through Brookside Gardens' hotspots with a youth educator offering interactive discussions on the day's topic, one adult required per child, for all ages.
Campfire gathering at Brookside Nature Center features owl talks, marshmallow roasting, games and an optional evening hike; adults must register with children, for ages 3 and up.
Trained volunteers guide participants in practicing English for everyday real-life situations in the Multi-Purpose Room, for ages 18 and up.
Create and illustrate a graphic novel page with narration, dialogue, character design, then refine drawings using pen, ink, watercolor pencils; displayed at Wheaton Library, for ages 14–18.
Guided mindfulness walk in Brookside Gardens' Gude Garden includes gentle movement, discussion, journaling with a provided notebook, and meditation to explore self and nature connection.
Rodent games and interactive activities teach survival traits of squirrels, chipmunks, groundhogs, mice and rats, plus nature‑based home‑exclusion tips, at Brookside Nature Center, for adults with a child.
Drop‑in casual soccer game at Wheaton Sports Pavilion, no team commitment required, open to soccer lovers ages 18 and up.
Guided walk through Brookside Gardens showcasing autumn colors in woody and herbaceous collections, highlighting staff‑favorite perennials such as asters, coneflowers, sedums, and grasses.
Tai Chi led by Charles Votaw provides flowing movements for stress relief, strength, balance and flexibility at the Japanese Tea House or Visitor Center, ages 18 and up.
Interactive Chesapeake Bay aquarium at Glen Echo Park offers timed‑entry exhibits and educators for personalized learning, $10 per person, ages 2 and up.
Hands‑on gardening at Montgomery College Food Forest, tending the land together in a small group, no experience needed, bring water bottle and gloves.
Hands‑on iPhone safety workshop at Kensington Cabin Park Activity Building covers Medical ID setup, scam call avoidance, public Wi‑Fi data protection, Apple ID management, and Digital Legacy.
