
Storytime with the Animals
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Meet one of Meadowside Nature Center’s animal ambassadors and sit down with them to listen to a story!

Meet one of Meadowside Nature Center’s animal ambassadors and sit down with them to listen to a story!
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Looking for a place to hangout or study after school? Come meet new people, play games, make crafts, do homework or just relax! Games and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Make sure to stop by on the first Wednesday of the month - we will have a therapy dog for teens from 4:30-5:30! Questions…
Grow with Baby! Hatchlings Parent Workshop is an interactive early literacy program for new and expectant parents. In this interactive program, you will learn about supporting your baby's development with books, songs, rhymes, and fun activities you and baby can do together. This workshop will run approximately one hou…
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…
A calm, welcoming space! Our friends from the Infant and Toddler Connection will join is for a Sensory-friendly Storytime full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children. Children and their grownups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities. The last half of the program will be dedicated to soc…
An evening storytime where pajamas are encouraged but not required. These 25-30-minute evening 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 o…
** Parental consent ** is required for all students. For students under 13 years of age, a guardian's signature is required: https://mcpl.link/Tutor-Consent Free small-group math help is available at the Rockville Memorial Library for local students in grades 6–12. Whether you're working through a challenging math topi…
This is a high energy class that combines the best features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, delivering the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic workout.
Tanory Ateek Tanory will guide you through a half-day of stress relieving practices, including gentle yoga; walking and seated meditation; and the meditative way of the labyrinth. Whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this retreat will provide a chance to slow down, connect to nature in new ways…
Surrounded by 26 acres of serene parkland, The Lodge at Little Seneca Creek combines rustic charm with modern amenities - the perfect setting for weddings, social events, and corporate gatherings. Tour the venue, meet our team, and connect with local vendors including caterers, event planners, décor designers, hair and…
Join us from 6–8 p.m. at the nature center for a festive evening of Halloween games, treats, crafts, magic, balloon twisters, a cozy campfire, and more! These indoor activities are free and require no registration. All ages are welcome. For children ages 5–12, add to the fun with a 30-minute non-spooky guided hike thro…
Join a naturalist as we take a lovely stroll to see the tree canopy changing from green to the fiery hues of fall. The morning will include activities just right for kids aged 2-4 years.
Check out our Nativescaping programs and learn how to incorporate native plants into your landscape. Watch for the Introductory series each spring leading up the plant sale and some special classes in the Fall. This tour offers visitors a behind-the-scenes look at Pope Farm Nursery—a working facility that is not normal…