Ask a Naturalist

Thu · Oct 29·11 AM – 12 PM·Meadowside Nature Center · Rockville

Touch artifacts, ask questions, and learn about animal ambassadors from the caring naturalists at Meadowside Nature Center, no registration required.

Thu · Nov 5·11 AM – 12 PM·Meadowside Nature Center · Rockville

Touch artifacts, ask questions, and learn about animal ambassadors from the caring naturalists at Meadowside Nature Center, no registration required.

Thu · Nov 19·11 AM – 12 PM·Meadowside Nature Center · Rockville

Touch artifacts, ask questions, and learn about animal ambassadors from the caring naturalists at Meadowside Nature Center, no registration required.

Thu · Nov 12·10 AM – 10:45 AM·Croydon Creek Nature Center, 852 Avery Road, Rockville, MD

Circle time, sensory activities, and free play introduce toddlers to nature at Croydon Creek Nature Center, ages 18 months–2.

Thu · Nov 12·12:30 PM – 2 PM·Rockville Memorial Library

English conversation practice in an informal, friendly setting at the second‑floor adult programming room, Rockville Memorial Library, for ages 18 and up.

Wed · Nov 11·10 AM – 11 AM·Meadowside Nature Center · Rockville

Forest stroll at Meadowside Nature Center with a naturalist spotting squirrels and chipmunks, offering activities for ages 2–4.

Sat · Nov 14·2 PM – 2:45 PM·Meadowside Nature Center · Rockville

Raptor Caretaker Chats (Meadowside Nature Center) — Naturalist staff explain raptor diets, behaviors, and trainer relationships with birds of prey.

Sun · Nov 15·1:30 PM – 2:30 PM·Croydon Creek Nature Center, 852 Avery Road, Rockville, MD

Bear-themed games, crafts, outdoor exploration and learning about bear diets, habitats and winter preparation at Croydon Creek Nature Center, for ages 6–10.

Tue · Oct 27·1 PM – 2:30 PM·Brookside Gardens · Wheaton

Guided walk through Brookside Gardens showcasing autumn colors in woody and herbaceous collections, highlighting staff‑favorite perennials such as asters, coneflowers, sedums, and grasses.

Wed · Oct 28·9:15 AM – 10:30 AM·Brookside Gardens · Wheaton

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.