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: Tanory Ateek Designed to increase flexibility and physical strength and to cultivate mental focus, these classes are a beautiful and relaxing way to begin your weekend. Mats are not included. Location: Japanese Tea House (September – October) or Brookside Gardens Visitor Center (mid-October – February)
Enjoy a guided walk through the gardens designed for curious kids and their families. Led by a youth educator, each walk explores garden hotspots with interactive discussions about that day’s topic. This series explores a different topic each day. Register for one or multiple. One parent/caregiver must accompany each c…
The group meets in the Multi-Purpose Room, off the lobby on the first floor. Questions about this program? Contact the Library at 240-777-0678. On our website, https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/ there are Electronic Resources available for those who want to learn or improve their English on their own. You may…
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…
Celebrate nature’s cleanup crew by finding out what it takes to be a vulture! Fly through the forest on this self-guided ultimate scavenger hunt and find the hidden vultures. Answer trivia, solve puzzles, and learn some vulture jokes as you “carrion” down the trail. When you finish your trail challenge come and see our…
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Registration is required. Space is limited. Join us for an introductory robotics program presented by two Walter Johnson High School juniors! As technology continues to shape our world, skills in STEM—especially robotics, AI, and engineering—are becoming increasingly essential. At the same time, learning these skills c…
Get inspired with the beauty of nature in any of our Art in Nature programs at Locust Grove Nature Center. Learn to capture the beauty of nature with pencil and paper in our nature drawing program. Join a naturalist for a guided lesson in drawing the flora and fauna that you see at the nature center. Each month there w…
