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GUIDE
M O N TG O M E RY PA R K S
CL ASSES. PROGRAMS. ACTIVITIES. EVENTS.
SUMMER 2022
Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org | MontgomeryParks
MONTGOMERY PARKS
SUMMER 2022 Summer 2022
Agricultural & Historical Programs
11 Agricultural History Farm Park
Dear Friends,
12 Josiah Henson Museum & Park
13 Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park
Summer is here and there
14 Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
is a ton going on in the
Nature & Horticultural Programs parks for kids, teens,
22 Brookside Gardens families, and adults to enjoy!
30 Black Hill Visitor Center
38 Brookside Nature Center It’s the perfect time of year to get out on
43 Locust Grove Nature Center the water—visit Rock Creek Regional Park
47 Maydale Nature Classroom or Black Hill Regional Park to rent a canoe,
51 Meadowside Nature Center (closed for renovations) kayak, rowboat or paddleboat. Cool off at
the SplashPark or practice your swing at
Sports Programs the Mini Golf course at South Germantown
52 Ice Skating and Hockey at Cabin John Ice Recreational Park, spend a weekend camping
and Wheaton Ice Arena at Little Bennett Regional Park, or just grab a
71 Golf & Archery at South Germantown blanket and some snacks and have a picnic at
Driving Range your neighborhood park.
75 Tennis at Pauline Betz Addie and Wheaton
Indoor Tennis This summer we have a new outdoor
More to Do in the Parks performing arts series in the parks, Parks
6 Volunteer Opportunities Playhouse and Parks Playhouse Junior.
7 Rainout Line Performances take place throughout the
8 Park Activity Buildings & Picnic Shelters summer with live music, comedy, spoken
9 Boating & SplashPark word poetry, theater, and puppet shows
10 Event Centers featuring local artists!
16 Little Bennett Campground
17 Montgomery Parks Employment On June 18, we will mark the birthday of
18 Latino Conservation Week Reverend Josiah Henson and Juneteenth
19 Parks Playhouse with free admission to the Josiah Henson
20 Trains and Carousel Museum and Park as well as activities and
21 Marye Wells-Harley Dream Camp Scholarship refreshments.
Information & Registration Wishing you a wonderful summer,
3 Montgomery Parks Facility Directory
87 Registration Information Casey Anderson
86 ActiveMontgomery Registration Form Chair, Montgomery County Planning Board
Vice Chair, The Maryland-National Capital
Programs are subject to change. Park and Planning Commission
For the most up-to-date
listings visit:
MontgomeryParks.org
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DOG PARKS
MONTGOMERY PARKS Black Hill Regional Park Dog Park
20930 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD 20841
DIRECTORY On Picnic Lane, SE of boat rentals on Lake Ridge Dr.
Cabin John Regional Park Dog Park
ATHLETIC FIELDS 7400 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817
To reserve an outdoor athletic field contact the Office of Community Use
Dewey Local Park Dog Park
of Public Facilities • 240-777-2725 • MontgomeryCountyMD.gov/CUPF
1720 Dewey Road Silver Spring, MD 20906
Ellsworth Urban Park Dog Park
ARCHERY 621 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910
South Germantown Recreational Park
Olney Manor Recreational Park Dog Park
18045 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841
16601 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832
Rock Creek Regional Park
Ridge Road Recreational Park Dog Park
5700 Needwood Lake Circle Rockville, MD 20855
21155 Frederick Road, Germantown, MD 20876
Wheaton Regional Park Dog Park
BASKETBALL, TENNIS & PICKLEBALL COURTS 11710 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
(OUTDOOR)
Visit montgomeryparks.org/sports for a list of outdoor courts. DRIVING RANGE/GOLF
Courts are available to use on a first-come, first-served basis. South Germantown Driving Range AM
To reserve an outdoor court • 301-495-2525 • ParkPermits.org 18045 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841
301-670-4670 • SGDrivingRange.com
BOATING & FISHING
Black Hill Boats EVENT CENTERS
20920 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD 20841 Montgomery Parks Event Centers are the natural choice for a wedding,
301-528-3466 • BlackHillBoats.org anniversary, family reunion, retirement party, business meeting or retreat!
Lake Needwood Boats Brookside Gardens
15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
301-563-7540 • LakeNeedwoodBoats.org 301-962-1404 • Event.Manager@MontgomeryParks.org
ParkEventCenters.org or BrooksideGardens.org
CAMPING Seneca Lodge
Little Bennett Campground AM 14500-A Clopper Road, Boyds, MD 20841
23705 Frederick Road, Clarksburg, MD 20871 301-528-6010 • SenecaLodge@MontgomeryParks.org
301-528-3430 • LittleBennettCampground.org ParkEventCenters.org or LodgeatSeneca.org
Robert C. McDonell Campground Rockwood Manor
7701 Tuckerman Lane Rockville, MD 20854 11001 MacArthur Boulevard, Potomac, MD 20854
301-495-2525 • ParkPermits.org 301-563-7510 • RockwoodManor@MontgomeryParks.org
ParkEventCenters.org or RockwoodManor.org
CAROUSEL
Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel GARDENS
2002 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902 Brookside Gardens AM
WheatonTrainandCarousel.org 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
301-962-1400 general information • 301-962-1404 event rentals
COMMUNITY GARDENS BrooksideGardens.org
Visit montgomeryparks.org/community-gardens for information McCrillis Gardens
6910 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
CULTURAL & HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS 301-962-1455 • McCrillisGardens.org
Visit HistoryintheParks.org for more information and sites.
GOLF
Agricultural History Farm Park
18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD 20855 • 301-840-5120 Golf courses are operated by the Montgomery County Revenue Authority.
Visit www.MCGGolf.com for information.
Kingsley Schoolhouse
24472 Clarksburg Road Clarksburg, MD 20871 • 301-650-4373 Little Bennett Golf Course
25900 Prescott Road Clarksburg, Maryland 20871
Josiah Henson Museum & Park
301-253-1515 • mcggolf.com/courses/little-bennett
11410 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852 • 301-765-8790
Needwood Golf Course
Oakley Cabin African American Museum
6724 Needwood Road Derwood, MD 20855
3610 Brookeville Road, Olney, MD 20832 • 301-650-4373
301-948-1075 • mcggolf.com/courses/needwood
Underground Railroad Experience Trail
Northwest Park Golf Course
16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 • 301-929-5989
15711 Layhill Road Silver Spring, MD 20906
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 301-598-6100 • mcggolf.com/courses/northwest
16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 • 301-929-5989
Sligo Creek Golf Course
9701 Sligo Creek Parkway Silver Spring, MD 20901
301-585-6006 • mcggolf.com/courses/sligo-creek
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HORSEBACK RIDING & STABLES SKATING & BMX CONTACT INFORMATION
Equestrian facilities are managed by private In-line Hockey Rink Montgomery Parks Headquarters
operators through partnerships with M-NCPPC Dewey Local Park 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902
Callithea Farm Park 11720 Dewey Road, Veirs Mill, MD 20906 W: MontgomeryParks.org
15000 River Road Potomac, MD 20854 Ridge Road Recreational Park For the latest news and information follow
301-977-8010 21155, Frederick Road Germantown, MD 20876 @MontgomeryParks on Facebook, Twitter,
Meadowbrook Riding Stables LinkedIn, and Instagram
Mountain Bike and BMX Pump Track
8200 Meadowbrook Ln., Chevy Chase, MD 20815 For general park Information or to report
South Germantown Recreational Park
301-589-9026 • MeadowbrookStables.org maintenance requests or concerns:
18045 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841
Potomac Horse Center P: 301-495-2595
Skate Park E: Info@MontgomeryParks.org
14211 Quince Orchard Rd., N. Potomac, MD 20878
Olney Manor Skate Park W: MontgomeryParks.org/Customer
Rickman Farm Horse Park
16601 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832 For permits & rentals:
17320 Moore Road, Boyds, MD 20841
301-349-0075 • GreatandSmallRide.org Takoma-Piney Branch Local Park P: 301-495-2525
2 Darwin Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20910 E: ParkPermits@MontgomeryParks.org
Wheaton Regional Park Stables
W: ParkPermits.org
1101 Glenallen Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 Woodside Urban Park
301-622-2424 • WheatonParkStables.com 8800 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910 For volunteeer opportunities:
W: ParksVolunteers.org
Woodstock Equestrian Park
20100 Darnestown Road, Beallsville, MD 20839 SPLASH PARK For up-to-date field and trail information:
RainoutLine
301-495-2525 • ParkPermits.org South Germantown SplashPark AM
P: 301-579-5610 Athletic Fields
18056 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841
P: 240-270-0008 Trail Conditions
ICE SKATING 301-670-4680 • SplashandGolf.com
W: MontgomeryParks.org/Rainoutline
Cabin John Ice Rink AM
To contact Park Police:
10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville, MD 20852 TENNIS (INDOOR)
P: 301-949-8010, emergency call 911
301-765-8620 • CabinJohnIce.org Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center AM W: ParkPolice.org
Wheaton Ice Arena AM 7801 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817 Twitter: @ParkPolice
11717 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 301-765-8650 • CabinJohnTennis.org
301-905-3000 • WheatonIce.org Wheaton Indoor Tennis AM ACCESSIBILITY
11715 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
Program Access & Inclusion Services
MINIATURE GOLF 301-905-3030 • WheatonTennis.org
For inquiries regarding inclusion services,
South Germantown Miniature Golf Montgomery TennisPlex* programs, and accommodations, please contact
18056 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841 18010 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841 the Program Access office:
301-670-4680 • SplashandGolf.com 240-477-4430 • MontgomeryTennisPlex.com
P: 301-495-2477
* This facility is managed by a private operator
MD Relay: 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724
NATURE CENTERS through a partnership with M-NCPPC. Please
E: ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org
Black Hill Visitor Center AM contact them directly for more information.
W: MontgomeryParks.org/Accessibility
20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD 20841
301-528-3492 • BlackHillNature.org TRAILS
Brookside Nature Center AM Visit MontgomeryParks.org/Trails for maps and
1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 detailed information about the more than 200
301-962-1480 • BrooksideNature.org miles of trails in Montgomery Parks.
Locust Grove Nature Center AM
7777 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817 TRAINS (MINIATURE)
301-765-8660 • LocustGroveNature.org Cabin John Miniature Train AM ONE website
ONE account
Maydale Nature Classroom AM 7410 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville, MD 20852 for both Recreation & Parks
1638 Maydale Drive, Colesville, MD 20905 301-765-8670 • 301-650-2880 party rentals Registration, Reservations & More!
301-962-1496 • MaydaleNature.org CabinJohnTrain.org
Meadowside Nature Center AM Wheaton Train and Carousel AM
5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD 20855 2002 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
301-258-4030 • MeadowsideNature.org 301-563-7545 • 301-650-2880 party rentals
WheatonTrainandCarousel.org
Create your account today!
PARK ACTIVITY BUILDINGS &
PICNIC SHELTERS TURF FIELD
Visit ParkPermits.org for rental information 200' x 85' covered synthetic turf playing field; rent
for soccer, lacrosse, futsal, parties and more.
Wheaton Sports Pavilion AM
11751 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
301-905-3070 • WheatonSportsPavilion.org
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REGISTRATION DATES
Summer Programs: May 16
ActiveMONTGOMERY is a collaborative registration Ice/Tennis Programs: June 14
and reservation system for Montgomery Parks,
Montgomery County Recreation, and Community
Use of Public Facilities office. WAYS TO REGISTER
Online
ActiveMONTGOMERY recently launched a new and Click the Course # link next to each program in this
improved website. guide to register for that program or visit
ActiveMONTGOMERY.org
• Visit ActiveMONTGOMERY.org to sign up for
an account. By Mail
• Need help setting up your account? Fill out and sign the registration form and mail it to:
View the frequently asked questions at ActiveMONTGOMERY
activemontgomery.blogspot.com 2425 Reedie Drive, 10th Floor
• Help Link: bit.ly/HowToActiveMONTGOMERY Wheaton, MD 20902
In-person registration is currently suspended.
Questions?
Call 301-495-2580
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
info@ActiveMONTGOMERY.org
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V O L U N T E E R I N PA R K S
Volunteering
V l t i iin M
Montgomery
t Parks
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is such a natural thing to do!
Volunteering in Montgomery Parks is such a natural thing to do! We love the folks in our
communities who get involved — and we think you’ll love working with us, too.
Check out some of our summer volunteer opportunities below, and visit
ParksVolunteers.org for even more. Apply today!
; Trail Workday Volunteers ; Nature Center Gardeners B RO O K S I D E G A R D E N S
Weekends–Join us for a half-day Help us keep the gardens at our
volunteer project to help maintain Nature Centers looking lovely.
; Birthday Party Assistants
and improve a portion of the
Help with set-up, clean-up, and
200-mile natural surface trail ; Nature Center Hosts
craft/activities for parties, and
network. It’s a great way to enjoy Volunteers Hosts welcome visitors
help to make them run smoothly!
the outdoors and be physically to our nature centers, and assist
active while improving a valuable with program registrations. They
; Special Event Monitors
community resource. help staff keep the Nature Centers
Assist staff indoors and outdoors
running smoothly. Weekend help
throughout the year, making
; Weed Warrior for a Day needed as well!
the Gardens a great place for
Work with Weed Warrior
our guests to hold a special
supervisors and help save the ; Kingsley School House Docents,
wedding, anniversary parties,
forest from invasive plants! Take Clarksburg - Summer Training
remembrance ceremonies and
what you learn and keep native Lead visitors in old fashioned
other events.
plants in your neighborhood alive lessons on the three “Rs”–reading,
and growing. ’riting & ’rithmetic at our historic
; Gift Shop Assistants
one-room schoolhouse.
Assist by answering questions,
; Ice Skating Instructional Assistant
restocking shelves and keeping
Help Group Lesson Instructors in ; Oakley Cabin Docents,
the shop clean and orderly.
our “Learn to Skate” program for Brookeville - Summer Training
children, looking for experienced Give tours of our 19th-century
; Summer Camp Volunteers
skaters! cabin that was home to free
Help our camp staff out with
African Americans from
setup, cleanup and assisting
Emancipation to the 20th century.
campers with fun garden-related
activities.
ParksVolunteers.org | 301.495.2504
Trails open?
Game on?
Montgomery Parks
has you covered.
When inclement weather Three ways to access RainoutLine:
occurs, use the RainoutLine 1 Phone: Trail Conditions: 240.270.0008 or
system to get instant Athletic Field Status: 301.579.5610
information on Montgomery
2 Online: Go to MontgomeryParks.org/RainoutLine.
Parks trails and athletic fields.
3 App: Download the free mobile app for your smartphone.
M O N T G O M E R Y P A R K S
MontgomeryParks.org/RainoutLine
Montgomery Parks…
the perfect place to gather!
Convenient and affordable, our Park Activity For more
information,
Buildings and Picnic Shelters provide all the scan the QR
amenities needed to make your next event code or go to
ParkPermits.org.
enjoyable and hassle-free!
BIRTHDAY PARTIES • BUSINESS MEETINGS • RECEPTIONS • REUNIONS • NEIGHBORHOOD GATHERINGS
Contact the Park Permits Office for rental information
P: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm | 301.495.2525
E: ParkPermits@MontgomeryParks.org | W: ParkPermits.org
2425 Reedie Drive, 2nd Floor | Wheaton, MD 20902 MontgomeryParks.org
Rent a kayak, canoe, pedal
boat, or rowboat and
spend a day on the water
BLACK HILL BOATS LAKE NEEDWOOD BOATS
20920 Lake Ridge Drive | Boyds, MD 20841 15700 Needwood Lake Circle | Rockville, MD 20855
BlackHillBoats.org LakeNeedwoodBoats.org
+
OPENING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND +
Cool off in the 280-jet water
maze or challenge yourself
to a round of miniature golf
SOUTH GERMANTOWN SPLASHPARK & MINIGOLF
18056 Central Park Circle | Boyds, MD 20841
SplashandGolf.com
The natural
choice for your
special event!
Our event centers are the ideal
venues for picture-perfect
weddings, elegant celebrations,
successful retreats, and more!
Available year-round at affordable rates.
BROOKSIDE GARDENS
50 acres of stunning garden areas
1800 Glenallan Avenue | Wheaton, MD 20902
301.962.1404 | BrooksideGardens.org
event.manager@montgomeryparks.org
w Brookside Gardens
THE LODGE AT LITTLE SENECA CREEK
Rustic charm and beautiful panoramic views
14500-A Clopper Road | Boyds, MD 20841
301.670.3282 | LodgeatSeneca.org
senecalodge@montgomeryparks.org
w
The Lodge at Little Seneca Creek
ROCKWOOD MANOR
Serene estate just six minutes from the Capital Beltway Now Booking Overnight Stays
11001 MacArthur Boulevard | Potomac, MD 20854
301.563.7510 | RockwoodManor.org
rockwoodmanor@montgomeryparks.org
w
ParkEventCenters.org Rockwood ManorM O N TG O M E RY PA R K S
AGRICULTURAL
HISTORY FARM PARK
Park grounds and trails open dawn to dusk daily.
See the past, present, and future of Montgomery County’s rich
farming heritage at the Agricultural History Farm Park. This
scenic 455 acre park features rolling hills, open fields, an apple
orchard, and a variety of farm animals.
Visit our website at AgHistoryFarm.org for current programming
and event information.
AGRICULTURAL HISTORY FARM PARK
18400 Muncaster Road | Derwood, MD 20855
301.467.8273 | AgHistoryFarm.orgMONTGOMERY PARKS
WALK-INS WELCOME
Josiah Henson
Museum & Park
Admission required. Tickets available onsite.
Open Friday through Sunday | 10 am - 4 pm
Josiah Henson Museum & Park Visit the museum and experience
tells the story about the life and interactive multimedia exhibits.
challenges of Reverend Josiah Explore the park and engage in
Henson, enslavement in Maryland, personal or group reflection.
and the ongoing struggles of racial Discover the archaeological
equality and justice. sites throughout the park. Visit
JosiahHenson.org for program
and event information.
JOSIAH HENSON MUSEUM & PARK
BLACK HILL NATURE PROGRAMS
11410 Old Georgetown Road
1400 Glenallan
North Ave.
Bethesda, | Wheaton,
Maryland Maryland 20902
20852
MontgomeryParks.org | 301.962.1480
301.765.8790 | JosiahHenson.org
Visitor ParkingJosiahHenson.org
at Wall Local Park, 5900 Executive Blvd
Montgomery Parks is dedicated to providing quality services and programs
that are inclusive
Montgomery Parks and accessible
is dedicated to all. quality
to providing ADA: Program@MontgomeryParks.org
services and programs that
Non-Discrimination: MontgomeryParks.org/about/parks
are inclusive and accessible to all. ADA: MontgomeryParks.org/accessibility @MontgomeryParks
Non-Discrimination: MontgomeryParks.org/about/parks/ facebook.com/josiahhensonmuseumMONTGOMERY PARKS
FREE
GUIDED
TOURS
April through October
2nd and 4th Saturdays
12 - 4 pm
Oakley Cabin
African American Museum & Park
Explore the rich history of Oakley Cabin’s African American roadside
community. Learn how these tenant farm families lived and worked
on this historic site from emancipation well into the 20th century.
Their culture and traditions heavily influenced those of surrounding
communities, and their story is deeply woven into Montgomery
County’s history. At the center of this site is Oakley Cabin,
now serves as a living history museum.
Visit OakleyCabin.org for current programming and event information.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDE!
Share your love of history, the great outdoors, and agriculture with visitors of all ages.
Volunteer opportunities meet SSL requirements. FREE training provided.
Register online at HistoryInTheParks.org.
OAKLEY CABIN AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM & PARK
3610 Brookeville Road | Olney, MD 20832
HistoryInTheParks.org | 301-650- 4373Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org | MontgomeryParks WOODLAWN MANOR CULTURAL PARK 16501 Norwood Road | Sandy Spring, MD 20860 MCP-WoodlawnPrograms@montgomeryparks.org 301.929.5989 | WoodlawnManor.org 14 The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission | Montgomery Parks | Program Guide | Summer 2022
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL, HISTORICAL & CULTURAL
Guided Hike UGRR Trail
Learn about the experience of 19th century freedom seekers and Montgomery County residents in a
guided hike of the Underground Railroad Experience Trail. Discover techniques used for navigation, eluding
detection, and finding food/shelter on the perilous journey. Roundtrip hike is 2 miles along a natural surface
trail. Program lasts approximately an hour and a half. Woodlawn Museum admission is included. UGRR
Experience Trail is not ADA accessible. Advance registration required by 12 pm the day before hike. Limited
Walk-In spaces depending upon pre-registration totals, tickets sold at the Visitor Center. If attendance is
fewer than 6 participants, the program will be canceled and those who booked will be notified the afternoon
prior to their scheduled hike. Program will be canceled for heavy rain/thunderstorms or poor trail conditions.
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park Click to Register
Jun 4 Sat $8 10-11:30a Ages 6 and up 1 Class PWMVC0005-200001
Jun 18 Sat $8 10-11:30a Ages 6 and up 1 Class PWMVC0005-200002
Jul 2 Sat $8 9:30-11a Ages 6 and up 1 Class PWMVC0005-200003
Jul 16 Sat $8 9:30-11a Ages 6 and up 1 Class PWMVC0005-200004
Aug 6 Sat $8 9:30-11a Ages 6 and up 1 Class PWMVC0005-200005
Aug 20 Sat $8 9:30-11a Ages 6 and up 1 Class PWMVC0005-200006
Twilight Trek
An evening version of our popular guided hikes on the Underground Railroad Experience Trail. Learn about
the experience of 19th century freedom seekers and Montgomery County residents in a guided hike of the
Underground Railroad Experience Trail. Discover techniques used to navigate the way north to freedom
including the challenges and opportunities nighttime travel presented. Woodlawn Museum admission
included. Twilight Trek participants should bring a flashlight and wear light colored or reflective clothing.
Check-in and self-exploration of the Woodlawn Museum is available beginning at 6:30pm. Hike will begin
promptly at 7 pm. Hike lasts an hour and a half covering approximately 2 miles of natural surface wooded
trails. Woodlawn Museum admission included. All visitors must exit the property no later than 9 pm.
Advanced registration highly recommended by 12 pm Friday before hike. Limited tickets sold night of hike at
the Visitor Center. Twilight Treks are not available for group tour bookings.
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park Click to Register
Jul 9 Sat $8 6:30-8:30p Ages 6 and up 1 Class PWMVC0004-200001
Aug 13 Sat $8 6:30-8:30p Ages 6 and up 1 Class PWMVC0004-200002
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—& —
Range of
accommodations
including campsites,
PL AY Hiking and biking
trails, pedal kart
track, jumping pillow,
cabins, and yurts, OPEN YEAR-ROUND laser tag, outdoor
to fit your needs movies, arts & crafts,
[ M I N I M U M 2 - N I G H T S TAY ] and more!
LITTLE BENNETT CAMPGROUND
23705 Frederick Road | Clarksburg, MD 20871
LittleBennettCampground.orgWe’re Hiring!
Join our amazing team
at Montgomery Parks.
What can you expect if you
come to work with us?
• An exciting and fulfilling career.
• A diverse, talented and enthusiastic group of coworkers employed in a
wide range of functions from natural resources and park management
to engineering and architecture – and everything in between.
• A compensation and benefits package featuring a defined retirement
To view current job plan, generous annual, personal and sick leave, and medical and
openings, scan the dental coverage.
QR code or go to
MoCoParks.org/jobs Watch our Why Work at Parks video!
Persons hired for our agency must provide proof of being fully vaccinated
for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions)Latino Conservation Week
July 16 – 24, 2022
For the full list of events,
scan the QR code or visit:
MoCoParks.org/LCW2022
Para la lista completa de eventos,
escanea el código QR o visita:
MoCoParks.org/LCW2022Throughout the summer season, Montgomery Parks
is hosting Parks Playhouse — a series of free,
live performances to celebrate the artistry
of great local artists, troupes, and groups.
The summer lineup includes:
themed comedy shows for Mother’s Day and Pride Month with Improbable Comedy,
classic Shakespeare plays, puppet theater companies, and so much more!
Performances will be rolling throughout the summer at different park locations.
For little art lovers,
Montgomery Parks is also hosting
Parks Playhouse Junior — with live
performances geared to kids ages
three through twelve.
For more information, scan the QR code with your
smartphone or visit MoCoParks.org/ParksPlayhouseAll Aboard! Enjoy a scenic two-mile ride on a Miniature Train or take a spin on the historic Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel. For schedule and ticket information visit MontgomeryParks.org/Trains CABIN JOHN MINIATURE TRAIN Cabin John Regional Park 7410 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville, MD 20852 WHEATON MINIATURE TRAIN & CAROUSEL Wheaton Regional Park 2000 Shorefield Road Wheaton, MD 20902
SKATE.
CLIMB.
PLAY.
DIG.
EXPLORE.
The Marye Wells-Harley Apply today for this
community-funded
Dream Camp Scholarship scholarship which provides
can help a child explore funding for young people
ages 6-to-14 to attend
and experience the joys of summer camp.
summer camp.
Apply today!
For more information or to apply, visit:
MontgomeryParks.org/CampsBROOKSIDE GARDENS Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org | MontgomeryParks BROOKSIDE GARDENS 1800 Glenallan Avenue | Wheaton, MD 20902 301.962.1400 BrooksideGardens.org 22 The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission | Montgomery Parks | Program Guide | Summer 2022
BROOKSIDE GARDENS Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org | MontgomeryParks
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Tai Chi at Brookside Gardens
Instructor: Charles Votaw
Tai Chi is an ancient, Chinese form of exercise perfect for adults seeking stress reduction while strengthening
muscles, improving balance, and increasing flexibility. The repetitive patterns (Forms) emphasize slow,
flowing motions and controlled movements. This series of introductory classes will help beginners learn the
Forms while allowing regular practitioners to practice them under the cover of Brookside Gardens’ pondside
Japanese Tea House. FOBG $10
Brookside Gardens Click to Register
Jun 1 Wed 9-10:15a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0029-200001
Jun 8 Wed 9-10:15a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0029-200002
Jun 15 Wed 9-10:15a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0029-200003
Jun 22 Wed 9-10:15a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0029-200004
Jun 29 Wed 9-10:15a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0029-200005
Jul 6 Wed 9-10:15a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0029-200006
Jul 13 Wed 9-10:15a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0029-200007
Jul 20 Wed 9-10:15a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0029-200008
Jul 27 Wed 9-10:15a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0029-200009
Aug 3 Wed 9-10:15a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0029-200010
Aug 10 Wed 9-10:15a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0029-200011
Shinrin-yoku: The Art of Forest Bathing
Meet at the Visitor Center Entrance. Instructor: Ana Ka’ahanui, certified Forest Therapy Guide
During the April and May sessions you’ll be led on a forest bathing walk through the springtime blossoms
and leafing trees at Brookside Gardens. Experience the incomparable beauty of the springtime ephemerals
as you stroll the grounds at a slow pace, stopping to smell the flowers, hear the birds, and ponder the many
small miracles of spring unfolding. Participants in the June sessions will be stimulated by the vivid colors and
rich fragrances of summer annuals and perennials including lush blooms in the rose garden. FOBG $27
Brookside Gardens Click to Register
Jun 12 Sun 10a-12p $30 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0022-200001
Jun 18 Sat 9:30-11:30a $30 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0022-200002
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Gentle Yoga at Brookside Gardens
Instructor: Sherry Weber
These series of classes feature foundational yoga poses that are designed to support better breathing,
walking, and space orientation. Yoga movements help build muscle, bone density and core strength while
improving balance, posture, and flexibility. Mats are not included. FOBG $10
Brookside Gardens Click to Register
Jun 2 Thu 10-11a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0030-200001
Jun 9 Thu 10-11a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0030-200002
Jun 16 Thu 10-11a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0030-200003
Jun 23 Thu 10-11a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0030-200004
Jun 30 Thu 10-11a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0030-200005
Jul 7 Thu 10-11a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0030-200006
Jul 14 Thu 10-11a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0030-200007
Jul 21 Thu 10-11a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0030-200008
Jul 28 Thu 10-11a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0030-200009
Aug 4 Thu 10-11a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0030-200010
Aug 11 Thu 10-11a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0030-200011
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Yoga at Brookside Gardens
*Note: No walk-ins will be accepted. Class size limited to 25 people. Instructor: Tanory Ateek
In-person yoga at Brookside Gardens is back! Come enjoy one or all 16 sessions of yoga held in a peaceful
setting in an open field at the edge of a forest behind the Visitor Center. 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. FOBG $10
Brookside Gardens Click to Register
Jun 4 Sat 9:30-10:30a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0031-200001
Jun 11 Sat 9:30-10:30a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0031-200002
Jun 18 Sat 9:30-10:30a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0031-200003
Jun 25 Sat 9:30-10:30a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0031-200004
Jul 2 Sat 9:30-10:30a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0031-200005
Jul 9 Sat 9:30-10:30a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0031-200006
Jul 16 Sat 9:30-10:30a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0031-200007
Jul 23 Sat 9:30-10:30a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0031-200008
Jul 30 Sat 9:30-10:30a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0031-200009
Aug 6 Sat 9:30-10:30a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0031-200010
Aug 13 Sat 9:30-10:30a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0031-200011
Half-Day Mindfulness Retreat at Brookside Gardens
Instructor: Tanory Ateek
Come enjoy a half-day of stress-relieving practices in the 50-acre peaceful sanctuary of Brookside Gardens.
Tanory Ateek, long-time yoga teacher at Brookside Gardens, will bring her signature curiosity and playful
approach to ancient meditative practices. Participants will have a chance to learn, discuss and practice
different mindfulness techniques including gentle yoga; walking and seated meditation; and the meditative
way of the labyrinth. Whether you are brand new to meditation or a seasoned meditator, this half-day retreat
will provide a chance to slow down, connect to nature in new ways, and rekindle a deeper sense of peace and
wonder in your life. Class size limited to 15 people to enhance the experience. FOBG $54
Brookside Gardens Click to Register
Jun 26 Sun 8:30a-12:30p $60 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0018-200001
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GARDEN OR FACILITY TOURS
Summer Annual Container Design Tour
Keely Shaughnessy, Brookside Gardens Staff
Thrillers, fillers, and spillers, oh my! Join our experts as they highlight these three fundamental design
concepts while enjoying a walking tour of the gorgeous summer annual containers located throughout the
gardens. Learn about unique plant selections, the latest cultivars and how they perform in different garden
settings. FOBG $8
Brookside Gardens Click to Register
Jul 13 Wed 10-11:30a $10 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0042-200001
Jul 14 Thu 2-3:30p $10 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0042-200002
FOOD AND DRINK
Afternoon Tea at McCrillis Gardens
Join us for a traditional English afternoon tea at McCrillis Gardens hidden in a quiet tree-lined neighborhood
near the heart of Bethesda. McCrillis Gardens was named one of the 7 most insta-worthy gardens in the DC
region by Washington Gardener Magazine. The gardens are best known for their remarkable collection of
mature ornamental trees, shrubs and perennials that offer year-round color and texture. Enjoy a private tour
of the gardens followed by a traditional English tea in the Great Room at McCrillis House. Your taste buds will
be tempted with a pot of your choice of tea, scones served with Devon creme and jam, up to four savory tea
sandwiches, and a delectable assortment of pastries. Start a new tradition with family and friends! Menu
is subject to change and includes: 4 Savory Tea Sandwiches: Cucumber, Smoked Salmon, Chicken Salad,
and Brie and Apple, 2 Scones: Plain and Cranberry Orange with Devon creme and Strawberry Preserves, 3
Pastries: Tropical Fruit Pannacotta, Blueberry Tartlet, Rose Macaron, Selections of Tea: Earls Grey, English
Breakfast, Jasmine Green Tea, and Passion Fruit Peppermint Tea
Brookside Gardens Click to Register
Jun 4 Sat 1-3:30p $50 Ages 13 and Up 1 Class PBG0021-200001
Jun 5 Sun 1-3:30p $50 Ages 13 and Up 1 Class PBG0021-200002
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SPEAKER SERIES, WORKSHOPS OR DISCUSSIONS
Ground Covers: Great Alternatives to Turf Grass
Kathy Jentz, Editor of Washington Gardener Magazine
Groundcovers are low-growing plants that serve many different purposes in the landscape from limiting
weed growth to stabilizing slopes to adding texture to your garden. Maintaining a lawn of turf grass is one of
the most expensive and time-consuming uses for your land. Constant mowing, fertilizing, weeding, watering,
re-seeding, edging, and aerating not only eat up your resources but can be harsh on the environment. Lawns
do not absorb water run-off as well as planting beds, and many of the chemicals used for maintenance are
toxic to the nearby streambeds and Chesapeake Bay. Find out more about these beautiful, hard-working
plants and the best kinds to use for the mid-Atlantic region. FOBG $10
Brookside Gardens Click to Register
Jun 2 Thu 6:30-8p $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0009-200001
Creating Photograph Quality with Black Pencils & Watercolor
on Drafting Film
Level: Intermediate to advanced (prior botanical art courses required).
Instructor: Alice Tangerini, botanical illustrator and instructor.
*Class held in Visitor Center Auditorium with each student at their own table. Fee includes specialized art
supplies including Lumograph pencils in 2 grades, drafting film, matte acetate, and Bristol board.
Working with a combination of Black Lumograph pencils, film leads and watercolor on drafting film,
participants will create a drawing of a flower with its stem and adjoining leaves. Students will be provided
with cut flowers and color prints of the flowers as subject matter, learning translucent layering to create
enhanced depth in botanical subjects and a more realistic appearance. The drawings will begin with a
sketch on matte acetate using the color prints for tracing elements of the flower. The graphite layer will be
done as a fully rendered drawing of the flower including values with color added in an underlying film layer.
The drawing will be refined from observation of the fresh material. The Lumograph pencils have a deep
black tonal range so that all the values can be made in the graphite layer. Watercolor is added as a tint in an
underlying film layer with some additional back painting and touch ups on its own layer. Color pencils can
also be used for additional highlights. This technique is designed to give the drawing the appearance of a
hand tinted photograph. FOBG $189
Brookside Gardens Click to Register
Jun 3 - 4 Fri, Sat 10 - 3:30p $210 Ages 18 and up 2 Classes PBG0034-200001
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Sustainable Gardening Practices
Instructor: Jeanette Proudfoot, Brookside Gardens Staff.
Sustainable gardening is one of the most necessary and effective practices to benefit not only the
environment but our health as well. You’ll learn the rules, methods, and tools that can be used to design and
maintain a greener garden. Topics covered include native plant selections, companion planting, soil testing,
organic amendments, seed saving, garden maintenance, and incorporating food or multi-functional flowers.
You’ll explore ways to transform your lawn into a landscape for biodiversity in addition to learning gardening
practices that save on resources while avoiding chemicals and fertilizers. After discussion, participants will
tour the Parking Garden to see how Brookside Gardens incorporates sustainable practices. FOBG $10
Brookside Gardens Click to Register
Jun 11 Sat 10 - 11:30a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0045-200001
Managing Pests While Protecting Pollinators
Instructor: Emily May, Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Xerces Society.
Learn effective strategies to manage pests while protecting pollinators in home landscapes. Along with
providing flowering plants and undisturbed places to nest, home gardens also need to be protected
from pesticides. This lecture will discuss some of the key pesticide concerns for pollinators and offer pest
management tips for a variety of home landscapes. You’ll learn helpful methods to make your garden more
resilient to pest pressure plus information to help identify and respond to any pests that do arrive. FOBG $10
Brookside Gardens Click to Register
Jun 18 Sat 10 - 11:30a $12 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0044-200001
Using Informed Plant Selection to Restore Pollinators and Songbirds
Instructor: Desiree Narango, PhD, conservation biologist
Functional food webs are essential for the successful conservation of ecological communities. In
terrestrial systems, food webs are built on a foundation of co-evolved interactions between plants and
their consumers. Efforts to restore urban and suburban green space, provide ecosystem services, and
combat adverse impacts of development have resulted in widespread tree- and garden- planting efforts.
Yet, little attention is given to the importance of plant identity for successfully supporting biodiversity. In
this presentation, Dr. Narango will discuss the ecological and evolutionary relationships between plants,
pollinators, and songbirds and highlight her recent research demonstrating that particular native plants
are crucial for supporting local food webs. She will also share examples where species interaction data can
provide quantitative metrics to inform planting guidelines to restore wildlife habitat in shared, living and
working landscapes.
Brookside Gardens Click to Register
Jun 25 Sat 10-11:30a Free Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0037-200001
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Black America and the Untold Stories of Our Country’s Gardeners, Farmers,
and Growers
Instructor: Abra Lee, national speaker, writer, and founder of Conquer the Soil.
Black Americans have always been trailblazers, leaders, and visionaries in the world of horticulture, yet their
legacy often remains untold. From the first Black florist west of the Mississippi to an entomological artist
extraordinaire to head gardeners, businesswomen, and academics who have led the way shaping future
generations of horticulturists. Join Abra on a virtual road trip through American history as we celebrate
iconic plant people across America and their historic achievements.
Brookside Gardens Click to Register
Jul 9 Sat 10 - 11:30a Free Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0038-200001
Succulent Container
Instructor: Joan O’Rourke, Brookside Gardens Volunteer
Have you noticed how many succulents are being showcased in garden magazines and garden centers?
Native to arid regions, succulents store water in their fleshy leaves enabling them to resist drought and
extreme temperatures. These hardy plants require little watering and do well both inside the home or
outside. Plant your own colorful and resilient container garden using specially selected low maintenance, yet
gorgeous, succulents. FOBG $45
Brookside Gardens Click to Register
Jul 16 Sat 10-11:15a $50 Ages 18 and up 1 Class PBG0046-200001
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BOATING
Lake Tour by Kayak
Want to watch wildlife or just enjoy a peaceful paddle? Then join us for a leisurely kayak tour of Little Seneca
Lake. We could see beaver, herons, maybe even a bald eagle. We’ll supply boats, paddles, and PFD’s, but you
can bring your own PFD (Type III or V) if you have one. And don’t forget to bring water, sunscreen, and extra
shoes to change into after. Basic paddling experience is necessary (this is not a lesson), and you can expect
to get a bit damp. Meet in front of the gazebo by the pontoon boat dock and boat rental area. Registration
required. FOBH $29
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jun 4 Sat 9-11a $30 Ages 12 and up 1 Class PBHVC0008-200001
Jun 15 Wed 6:30-8:30p $30 Ages 12 and up 1 Class PBHVC0008-200002
Jun 18 Sat 9-11a $30 Ages 12 and up 1 Class PBHVC0008-200003
Jun 19 Sun 9-11a $30 Ages 12 and up 1 Class PBHVC0008-200004
Jul 17 Sun 9-11a $30 Ages 12 and up 1 Class PBHVC0008-200005
Jul 20 Wed 6:30-8:30p $30 Ages 12 and up 1 Class PBHVC0008-200006
Aug 13 Sat 9-11a $30 Ages 12 and up 1 Class PBHVC0008-200007
Aug 17 Wed 6-8p $30 Ages 12 and up 1 Class PBHVC0008-200008
Aug 27 Sat 9-11a $30 Ages 12 and up 1 Class PBHVC0008-200009
Beginning Recreational Kayaking
Kayaking is even more fun that it looks! Come learn how to paddle on flat water in recreational solo kayaks
on Little Seneca Lake. Learn basic strokes, entries and exits, boat control, and more, taught by certified
American Canoe Association instructors. We won’t roll, but you’ll get wet, so dress accordingly. All necessary
equipment provided but if you have your own PFD (Type III or V), you can bring it along. Please wear a hat,
water sandals or shoes (no flip-flops, please) and bring water and sunscreen. You must be able to swim. Meet
in front of the gazebo by the pontoon boat dock and boat rental area. Registration required.
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jun 8 Wed 6:30-8:30p $60 Ages 12 and up 1 Class PBHVC0030-200001
Jun 12 Sun 9-11a $60 Ages 12 and up 1 Class PBHVC0030-200002
Jul 13 Wed 6:30-8:30p $60 Ages 12 and up 1 Class PBHVC0030-200003
Aug 7 Sun 9-11a $60 Ages 12 and up 1 Class PBHVC0030-200004
Aug 10 Wed 6-8p $60 Ages 12 and up 1 Class PBHVC0030-200005
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Kayaking: Beyond the Basics 1
Finished the Beginning Recreational Kayaking class but want to learn more? Then it’s time to move beyond
the basics to refine what you’ve already learned and add more skills to boost your kayaking confidence. After
a quick review of the basics, we move on to new strokes, learn boat control technique, and practice self- and
assisted rescues. Along the way we’ll introduce you to additional kayaking accessories that help expand your
kayaking realm. This is a physically demanding lesson, and you will get completely wet during this lesson,
so be sure to bring a change of clothes or wear a swimsuit under your clothes. Participants must be able to
swim. Fee covers kayak, paddle, PFD, and dry bag. Meet in front of the gazebo by the pontoon boat dock and
boat rental area. Completion of our Beginning Recreational Kayaking is highly recommended, this is not an
introductory course.
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Aug 14 Sun 9a-1p $100 Ages 12 and up 1 Class PBHVC0048-200001
Bats & Beavers Pontoon Boat Cruise
Join us for a sunset cruise aboard the pontoon boat. We’ll search for beaver lodges and feeding sites, and
hopefully see some beavers! As the sun sets, we’ll use our bat detector to help us find feeding bats. Please
register and pay for all participants. You may want to bring a jacket or sweater as it is often cooler on the
boat. Meet at the pontoon boat dock, by the boat rentals. Registration required. FOBH $6
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jun 9 Thu 7-8:30p $7 Ages 6 and up 1 Class PBHVC0027-200001
Jun 22 Wed 7:30-9p $7 Ages 6 and up 1 Class PBHVC0027-200002
Jul 7 Thu 7:30-9p $7 Ages 6 and up 1 Class PBHVC0027-200003
Jul 21 Thu 7:30-9p $7 Ages 6 and up 1 Class PBHVC0027-200004
Aug 10 Wed 7-8:30p $7 Ages 6 and up 1 Class PBHVC0027-200005
History of Boyds Pontoon Boat Tour
Join us and the Historical Society of Boyds to take a pontoon trip back in history. We’ll cruise the lake,
visiting spots to learn the history of the area from local experts. We’ll also take some time to see what
creatures are stirring around the lake. It could be chilly on the water so dress accordingly. Please register and
pay for all participants. Meet at the pontoon boat dock, by the boat rentals. FOBH $6
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Aug 21 Sun 6:30-8p $7 Ages 14 and up 1 Class PBHVC0049-200001
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Outdoor Kids Yoga
Nature and yoga provide essential therapeutic benefits to children of all ages. Join a certified Child Light
yoga instructor and explore varying themes in nature that will help children become more at ease in their
world. Class takes place outside next to the Visitor Center. Accompanying adult is free. FOBH $5
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jun 12 Sun 9-10a $6 Ages 2 to 6 1 Class PBHVC0045-200001
Jul 17 Sun 9-10a $6 Ages 2 to 6 1 Class PBHVC0045-200002
Aug 7 Sun 9-10a $6 Ages 2 to 6 1 Class PBHVC0045-200003
FISHING
Family Fishing Fun!
Fishing is fun for the whole family and for all abilities! We’ll show you how to set up a simple bobber rig, bait
your hook, and give you some tips on casting. We’ll provide the bait and rigging supplies; you just need to
catch the fish! We have fishing poles you can borrow, but if you have your own bring it along. Anglers of all
abilities are welcome. All registrants 16 and over must have a current MD fishing license. Meet at the pontoon
boat dock by the boat rentals. Registration required. Please register only those planning to fish. FOBH $11
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jun 15 Wed 7-9p $12 Ages 3 and up 1 Class PBHVC0003-200001
Jul 23 Sat 9-11a $12 Ages 3 and up 1 Class PBHVC0003-200002
Aug 11 Thu 6-8p $12 Ages 3 and up 1 Class PBHVC0003-200003
Fishing with the Li’l Ones
Let’s go fishin’! We’ll provide poles and bait, then see what we can catch off the dock at Little Seneca Lake.
Meet at the pontoon boat dock by the boat rentals. Registration required. FOBH $6
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jun 10 Fri 9-10:30a $7 Ages 3 to 6 1 Class PBHVC0004-200001
Jul 27 Wed 9-10:30a $7 Ages 3 to 6 1 Class PBHVC0004-200002
Aug 31 Wed 9-10:30a $7 Ages 3 to 6 1 Class PBHVC0004-200003
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HIKES, SCAVENGER HUNTS & CAMPFIRES
Campfires at Black Hill
There is nothing is like being at a campfire under the stars. Join a naturalist for themed songs, stories,
games, and of course, s’mores around a fire. Bring a blanket if it’s chilly. Meet at the campfire area by
Shelter F on Parking Lot 3, in Black Hill Regional Park. Registration required for all attending. FOBH $5
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jun 18 Sat 8-9p $6 Ages 1 and up 1 Class PBHVC0002-200001
Jul 9 Sat 8-9p $6 Ages 1 and up 1 Class PBHVC0002-200002
Aug 20 Sat 7:30-8:30p $6 Ages 1 and up 1 Class PBHVC0002-200003
Hike Club
The first rule of Hike Club - have fun! Improve your fitness, make new friends, and experience trails and
scenery we don’t often make time to immerse ourselves in. We welcome all ages, though young children
must be able to walk at least 3 miles or be carried. Most trails are not stroller accessible and are easy to
moderate in difficulty. Please register no later than 24 hours before the hike so we can contact you with the
hike’s location and other important information. Registration required.
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jun 12 Sun 1-2:30p $2 All Ages 1 Class PBHVC0007-200001
Nature Hunt
Let’s take “I Spy” to the next level in the great outdoors. Drop by the Visitor Center, pick up a scavenger hunt
sheet, get some helpful hints, and head out on a hunt for natural treasures! When you’ve finished, come back
to the Visitor Center to get a prize. Registration is required but drop by anytime during program hours!
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Aug 28 Sun 1:30-3:30p Free All Ages 1 Class PBHVC0011-200001
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Babes in a Backpack
Let’s go outside and hike to improve fitness, play in nature, and experience the great outdoors as a family.
You will meet a naturalist at the meet up spot and set out on a trail that will have nature play and fun learning
prompts along the way. These hikes are designed for adults with young children. Most trails are not stroller
accessible, so you’ll need a backpack or carrier for younger kids and non-walkers. Please register everyone
attending no later than 24 hours before the hike so we can contact you with the hike’s location and other
important information.
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jun 16 Thu 10a-12p $2/adult All Ages 1 Class PBHVC0051-200001
Jul 8 Fri 10a-12p $2/adult All Ages 1 Class PBHVC0051-200002
Aug 24 Wed 10a-12p $2/adult All Ages 1 Class PBHVC0051-200003
NATURE, OUTDOOR EXPLORATION AND SKILLS
Stargazing For Starters
Are you curious about stargazing but unsure how to get started? We get it! There’s so much to see in the night
sky. We’ll begin with the basic tools to start discovering the stars and beyond. Bring your own binoculars and
chairs or blankets. Star maps will be provided. Rain date is July 30. Registration required.
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jul 29 Fri 9-10p $6 Ages 10 and up 1 Class PBHVC0017-200001
Wild Forest Time
Do you dream of building forts in the woods, or climbing a tree? Maybe you want to learn about woodland
critters or create some art in the woods. Join us for a time to explore the woods how you want to. We’ll
supply some materials and a space to create and explore, you supply the imagination and sense of
adventure! Drop in at our campfire circle area any time during the program to join in on the fun. Meet at the
campfire area by Shelter F on Parking Lot 3, in Black Hill Regional Park. Registration required.
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jul 10 Sun 1-3p Free Ages 3 and up 1 Class PBHVC0024-200001
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Stream Adventures
What lives in a stream? Wade into the water and use nets to see what insects, fish, frogs, and other animals
we can find. Please wear boots or closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting wet (no flip-flops, please!).
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the gravel Boat Launch parking lot on Black Hill Road.
Registration required. FOBH $6
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jun 4 Sat 1:30-3p $7 Ages 2 to 12 1 Class PBHVC0026-200001
Jul 7 Thu 2-3:30p $7 Ages 2 to 12 1 Class PBHVC0026-200002
Jul 20 Wed 2-3:30p $7 Ages 2 to 12 1 Class PBHVC0026-200003
Jul 23 Sat 1:30-3p $7 Ages 2 to 12 1 Class PBHVC0026-200004
Aug 10 Wed 1:30-3p $7 Ages 2 to 12 1 Class PBHVC0026-200005
Aug 13 Sat 1:30-3p $7 Ages 2 to 12 1 Class PBHVC0026-200006
Something Awesome!
Nature is awesome, cool, and super-fun! We’ll celebrate the nature around us with awesome family activities.
Let your curiosity guide you with this self-led program. Pick up materials at the Visitor Center and let the
adventures begin! Registration required.
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jul 31 Sun 12-2p Free All Ages 1 Class PBHVC0028-200001
Meadow Hunt
Let’s take “I Spy” to the next level in the great outdoors. Drop by the Visitor Center, pick up a scavenger
hunt sheet, get some helpful hints, and head off to the meadow to hunt for natural treasures! When you’ve
finished, come back to the Visitor Center to get a prize. Registration is required but drop by anytime during
program hours!
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jun 5 Sun 1:30-3p Free All Ages 1 Class PBHVC0044-200001
Aug 27 Sat 1:30 -3p Free All Ages 1 Class PBHVC0044-200002
International Mud Day Celebration
Join us as we celebrate International Mud Day. There is only one requirement: GET DIRTY! Go for a splash in
our mud pit, cook up something delicious in the mud kitchen, create works of art with mud. Discover why
mud is important for animals and plants, and its importance in our daily lives. Be prepared to wear clothes
you can get dirty - really dirty - and have a change of clothes for after the fun is done.
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jun 26 Sun 11a-2p Free All Ages 1 Class PBHVC0047-200001
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PLAYTIME OR STORYTIME
Play Day in the Park
Toddlers of all abilities are invited to explore the exciting natural world around the Visitor Center. Families
will explore at their own pace using nature play prompts that will remain out for the duration of the program.
Visit the front entrance of the visitor center to begin your journey through our most accessible areas of the
park which are stroller friendly, with shaded areas and locations to rest. All ages are welcome but prompts
and materials are geared towards children aged one to three. Registration required.
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jun 10 Fri 11a-2p Free Ages 6 mos to 3 yrs 1 Class PBHVC0012-200001
Jul 12 Tue 11a-2p Free Ages 6 mos to 3 yrs 1 Class PBHVC0012-200002
Aug 21 Sun 1:30-3:30p Free Ages 6 mos to 3 yrs 1 Class PBHVC0012-200003
Sprinklers, Bubbles & Rainbows!
Come play in our backyard! Dance and run through sprinklers. Make bubbles with giant bubble wands.
Splash in water play stations designed for the littlest of revelers. This is what summer is all about! Bring
sunscreen, a towel and a change of clothes.
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jun 18 Sat 1:30-3:30p Free All Ages 1 Class PBHVC0046-200001
Jul 17 Sun 1-3p Free All Ages 1 Class PBHVC0046-200002
Aug 7 Sun 1-3p Free All Ages 1 Class PBHVC0046-200003
Play Day at Germantown Town Center Urban Park
Toddlers of all abilities are invited to explore nature in our Urban Parks. Families will explore at their own
pace using nature play prompts and materials to help you explore the exciting natural world around the
urban park with your toddler. Siblings are welcome, too. Join us at 19840 Century Blvd., Germantown, MD
20874.
Black Hill Visitor Center Click to Register
Jun 22 Wed 11a-12p Free Ages 6 mos to 3 yrs 1 Class PBHVC0050-200001
Jul 28 Thu 11a-12p Free Ages 6 mos to 3 yrs 1 Class PBHVC0050-200002
Aug 30 Tue 11a-12p Free Ages 6 mos to 3 yrs 1 Class PBHVC0050-200003
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