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 12·11 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 – 1 PM·Twinbrook Library · Rockville

Montgomery College staff field questions about degrees, certificates, applications, and financial aid at a table inside Twinbrook Library, ages 14 and up.

Thu · Nov 19·12:30 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 18·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Meadowside Nature Center · Rockville

Meet an animal ambassador at Meadowside Nature Center for a storytime session.

Sat · Nov 21·10 AM – 11 AM·Croydon Creek Nature Center, 852 Avery Road, Rockville, MD

Gentle Explorers (Croydon Creek Nature Center) — Sensory activities, gentle movement, and guided observation let children and caregivers explore nature calmly, fostering curiosity and focus, ages 2–5.

Sat · Nov 21·2 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.

Fri · Oct 23·4:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Cabin John Ice Rink

Costume parade, trick‑or‑treat skating, costume contest, and Halloween crafts on the NHL rink, with skate rental and public skate admission, for ages 5 and under.

Fri · Oct 23·5 PM – 6 PM·Meadowside Nature Center · Rockville

Pumpkin painting and seasonal beer or wine on the raptor deck with snacks, registration includes a pumpkin and two drinks, 21+.