Events Calendar
Free guided hikes are held each Saturday. Please check the Underground Railroad Experience Trail website for more information. Self-guided hikes are also available along the Underground Railroad Experience Trail.
The Underground Railroad Experience Trail commemorates the involvement of Montgomery County residents in the Underground Railroad, and celebrates the Quaker heritage and traditions of Sandy Spring. Hikers learn various techniques that Freedom Seekers used to elude trackers, find food, and navigate their way north to freedom. Trail Map
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates. We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates. We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
Join Montgomery Parks Certified Weed Warrior Supervisor, Beth Van Leer, as we manually remove invasive plants and vines from the wetlands and woodland areas. Red Wiggler Community Farm has partnered with M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks at the Ovid Hazen Wells Park since 2006 on both wetland restoration and reforestation projects.
These projects are working to build native integrity by providing much needed native nectar and wildlife habitat for our native species. Please join our efforts to establish these restoration areas and preserve one of Maryland's natural treasures! For reservations or inclement weather please call 301-916-2216.
Meet at the gravel parking lot at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave and Little Falls Parkway at 8am. Help us save the magnificent native trees along Little Falls Stream! Join Montgomery County Parks Certified Weed Warrior Supervisors, Lynnwood Andrews and Suzanne Richman, as we manually remove the invasive vines from trees along this stream valley park.
English ivy vines cover the trees, slowly killing the trees from the base upwards. The vines also harbor a bacterial leaf scorch that affects a wide variety of native and ornamental trees. Other invasive vines completely engulf the trees, shading them out and overburdening them with added weight, causing the trees to topple. Help us save them!! Co-sponsored by Montgomery County Parks and Little Falls Watershed Alliance. - map
Got stuff? Come sell your treasures (new or old, crafts, art, etc.) on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from March 2010 - October 2010 from 9:00am - 2:00pm at Wheaton Outdoor Rink, right next to the Wheaton Dog Park. Need stuff? Come find treasures at the Flea Market in the Park! The rink is completely covered on top and partially covered on the sides; restroom facilities and vending machines on site. Vendor fee of $25 covers one 10' x 10' space; bring your own table and chairs (no refunds). Load-in begins at 7:00am. Register today at www.ParkPASS.org.
Free guided hikes are held each Saturday. Please check the Underground Railroad Experience Trail website for more information. Self-guided hikes are also available along the Underground Railroad Experience Trail.
The Underground Railroad Experience Trail commemorates the involvement of Montgomery County residents in the Underground Railroad, and celebrates the Quaker heritage and traditions of Sandy Spring. Hikers learn various techniques that Freedom Seekers used to elude trackers, find food, and navigate their way north to freedom. Trail Map
Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park
Meet knitters, spinners and other crafters and make your own craft to take home. Celebrate Grandparents' Day by receiving a free Park Pass if you bring your grandparent to the event! Free tours are given by the trained docents of Oakley Cabin each 2nd and 4th Saturday, April - November 2010.
Built in the early 1820s, Oakley Cabin is a museum furnished to depict the various periods of its history and development. The ground floor room represents communal life at the cabin, centering around the open hearth. In the small adjoining room are displayed the 19th century tools and artifacts excavated in archaeological digs at the cabin.
Agricultural History Farm Park
Join us for great bluegrass in the great outdoors! Starring at this year's event is the Frank Solivan and the Dirty Kitchen Band.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and instruments if you want to jam. Food will be available for purchase. Children under 12 free.
To purchase advance tickets, visit BluegrassOnTheFarm.com.
Presented by the Friends of the Agricultural History Farm Park, Montgomery Parks and The Traditional Music Foundation.
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates. We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates. We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
Vision 2030: The Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan
Help Shape the Future of Parks and Recreation in Montgomery County!
We hope you will join us and provide feedback on which types of activities and programs we should be offering, which should recover all costs through user fees and which services should be primarily cover by your tax dollars. Your input will help guide the long-term planning for our county's parks and recreation services, facilities, and programs.Past meeting information and a links have been posted on the project calendar. Focus Group meeting notes are also available for you to review here. If you would like to submit comments on any of the focus group topic areas, please email us.
Vision 2030: The Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan - The location for this public meeting will be announced soon.
Help Shape the Future of Parks and Recreation in Montgomery County!
We hope you will join us Up-county to provide feedback on which types of activities and programs we should be offering, which should recover all costs through user fees and which services should be primarily cover by your tax dollars. Your input will help guide the long-term planning for our county's parks and recreation services, facilities, and programs.Past meeting information and a links have been posted on the project calendar. Focus Group meeting notes are also available for you to review here. If you would like to submit comments on any of the focus group topic areas, please email us.
It's apple harvest time! Visit our pioneer farm and orchard for apple cider pressing, apple lore, and hands-on activities. We'll end the evening at our campfire ring for s'mores and more.
Register and pay for kids; adults are free! Register starting August 15th at www.ParkPASS.org - Course Number: 120723
Free guided hikes are held each Saturday. Please check the Underground Railroad Experience Trail website for more information. Self-guided hikes are also available along the Underground Railroad Experience Trail.
The Underground Railroad Experience Trail commemorates the involvement of Montgomery County residents in the Underground Railroad, and celebrates the Quaker heritage and traditions of Sandy Spring. Hikers learn various techniques that Freedom Seekers used to elude trackers, find food, and navigate their way north to freedom. Trail Map
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates. We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates. We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
Meet at the gravel parking lot at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave and Little Falls Parkway at 8am. Help us save the magnificent native trees along Little Falls Stream! Join Montgomery County Parks Certified Weed Warrior Supervisors, Lynnwood Andrews and Suzanne Richman, as we manually remove the invasive vines from trees along this stream valley park.
English ivy vines cover the trees, slowly killing the trees from the base upwards. The vines also harbor a bacterial leaf scorch that affects a wide variety of native and ornamental trees. Other invasive vines completely engulf the trees, shading them out and overburdening them with added weight, causing the trees to topple. Help us save them!! Co-sponsored by Montgomery County Parks and Little Falls Watershed Alliance. - map
Got stuff? Come sell your treasures (new or old, crafts, art, etc.) on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from March 2010 - October 2010 from 9:00am - 2:00pm at Wheaton Outdoor Rink, right next to the Wheaton Dog Park. Need stuff? Come find treasures at the Flea Market in the Park! The rink is completely covered on top and partially covered on the sides; restroom facilities and vending machines on site. Vendor fee of $25 covers one 10' x 10' space; bring your own table and chairs (no refunds). Load-in begins at 7:00am. Register today at www.ParkPASS.org.
The 4th Saturday of each month. Cancelled in the event of rain.
Meet at 10 am at 10711 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20901 – at the Burnt Mills WSSC parking lot where Route 29 crosses over Northwest Branch Stream (same side of the road as Trader Joe's and California Tortilla) on the Rachel Carson Greenway.
Join Montgomery County Parks Certified Weed Warrior Supervisor, Larry Hush, as we manually remove invasive plants and vines from the woodlands along the Northwest Branch Stream. We will hike along the rocky fall line of the stream to our work area, so be prepared to walk on rocky, uneven trails for about ¼ of a mile . This is a spectacular section of the stream, come help protect this Montgomery Parks treasure. Please join the effort to help save the trees from the threat of non-native invasive plants - map
Free guided hikes are held each Saturday. Please check the Underground Railroad Experience Trail website for more information. Self-guided hikes are also available along the Underground Railroad Experience Trail.
The Underground Railroad Experience Trail commemorates the involvement of Montgomery County residents in the Underground Railroad, and celebrates the Quaker heritage and traditions of Sandy Spring. Hikers learn various techniques that Freedom Seekers used to elude trackers, find food, and navigate their way north to freedom. Trail Map
Free tours are given by the trained docents of Oakley Cabin each 2nd and 4th Saturday, April - November 2010.
Built in the early 1820s, Oakley Cabin is a museum furnished to depict the various periods of its history and development. The ground floor room represents communal life at the cabin, centering around the open hearth. In the small adjoining room are displayed the 19th century tools and artifacts excavated in archaeological digs at the cabin.
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates. We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
Walk down memory lane to the one room, Kingsley School House and learn lessons from the past. Bring the family and tour the historic school building, meet former Kingsley students, play old-fashioned games, enjoy other hands-on activities. Bring your picnic and enjoy lunch by the stream.
Parking is available at the Froggy Hollow and Wilson Mill Parking areas. Shuttle vans will transport folks to the Kingsley Parking Lot where you can take a horse and carriage ride to the school
Sponsored by the Friends of Little Bennett Regional Park, Clarksburg Historical Society and the Clarksburgh Lions Branch.
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates. We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
Meet at the gravel parking lot at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave and Little Falls Parkway at 8am. Help us save the magnificent native trees along Little Falls Stream! Join Montgomery County Parks Certified Weed Warrior Supervisors, Lynnwood Andrews and Suzanne Richman, as we manually remove the invasive vines from trees along this stream valley park.
English ivy vines cover the trees, slowly killing the trees from the base upwards. The vines also harbor a bacterial leaf scorch that affects a wide variety of native and ornamental trees. Other invasive vines completely engulf the trees, shading them out and overburdening them with added weight, causing the trees to topple. Help us save them!! Co-sponsored by Montgomery County Parks and Little Falls Watershed Alliance. - map
Free guided hikes are held each Saturday. Please check the Underground Railroad Experience Trail website for more information. Self-guided hikes are also available along the Underground Railroad Experience Trail.
The Underground Railroad Experience Trail commemorates the involvement of Montgomery County residents in the Underground Railroad, and celebrates the Quaker heritage and traditions of Sandy Spring. Hikers learn various techniques that Freedom Seekers used to elude trackers, find food, and navigate their way north to freedom. Trail Map
Down home fun on the farm! Old-time crafts, activities, live music, and food. Activities include tinsmithing, pumpkin painting, chestnut roasting, antique farm equipment, archeological dig, as well as live animals, demonstrations, games, and so much more! No pets, please. Get a printable flyer here.
For more information, call 301-924-4141; on event day, please call 301-721-0312.
Volunteers are needed, too! This is an SSL-approved opportunity. Call 301-495-2464.
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates. We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates. We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
Join Montgomery Parks Certified Weed Warrior Supervisor, Beth Van Leer, as we manually remove invasive plants and vines from the wetlands and woodland areas. Red Wiggler Community Farm has partnered with M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks at the Ovid Hazen Wells Park since 2006 on both wetland restoration and reforestation projects.
These projects are working to build native integrity by providing much needed native nectar and wildlife habitat for our native species. Please join our efforts to establish these restoration areas and preserve one of Maryland's natural treasures! For reservations or inclement weather please call 301-916-2216.
The 1st Wednesday of the month – Rain or shine. June thru September at 8:30AM - 10AM; October - May 10AM to 11:30AM
Meet at the gravel parking lot at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave and Little Falls Parkway. Help us save the magnificent native trees along the Capital Crescent Trail and Little Falls Stream!
Join Montgomery County Parks Certified Weed Warrior Supervisor, David Brooks, as we manually remove the invasive vines from trees along this well loved trail. English ivy vines cover the trees, slowly killing them. The vines also harbor a bacterial leaf scorch that affects a wide variety of native and ornamental trees. Other invasive vines completely engulf the trees, shading them out and overburdening them with added weight, causing the trees to topple. Help us save them!!- map
Got stuff? Come sell your treasures (new or old, crafts, art, etc.) on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from March 2010 - October 2010 from 9:00am - 2:00pm at Wheaton Outdoor Rink, right next to the Wheaton Dog Park. Need stuff? Come find treasures at the Flea Market in the Park! The rink is completely covered on top and partially covered on the sides; restroom facilities and vending machines on site. Vendor fee of $25 covers one 10' x 10' space; bring your own table and chairs (no refunds). Load-in begins at 7:00am. Register today at www.ParkPASS.org.
Free guided hikes are held each Saturday. Please check the Underground Railroad Experience Trail website for more information. Self-guided hikes are also available along the Underground Railroad Experience Trail.
The Underground Railroad Experience Trail commemorates the involvement of Montgomery County residents in the Underground Railroad, and celebrates the Quaker heritage and traditions of Sandy Spring. Hikers learn various techniques that Freedom Seekers used to elude trackers, find food, and navigate their way north to freedom. Trail Map
Free tours are given by the trained docents of Oakley Cabin each 2nd and 4th Saturday, April - November 2010.
Built in the early 1820s, Oakley Cabin is a museum furnished to depict the various periods of its history and development. The ground floor room represents communal life at the cabin, centering around the open hearth. In the small adjoining room are displayed the 19th century tools and artifacts excavated in archaeological digs at the cabin.
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates. We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates. We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
Got stuff? Come sell your treasures (new or old, crafts, art, etc.) on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from March 2010 - October 2010 from 9:00am - 2:00pm at Wheaton Outdoor Rink, right next to the Wheaton Dog Park. Need stuff? Come find treasures at the Flea Market in the Park! The rink is completely covered on top and partially covered on the sides; restroom facilities and vending machines on site. Vendor fee of $25 covers one 10' x 10' space; bring your own table and chairs (no refunds). Load-in begins at 7:00am. Register today at www.ParkPASS.org.
Free guided hikes are held each Saturday. Please check the Underground Railroad Experience Trail website for more information. Self-guided hikes are also available along the Underground Railroad Experience Trail.
The Underground Railroad Experience Trail commemorates the involvement of Montgomery County residents in the Underground Railroad, and celebrates the Quaker heritage and traditions of Sandy Spring. Hikers learn various techniques that Freedom Seekers used to elude trackers, find food, and navigate their way north to freedom. Trail Map
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates.
We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates.
We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
Meet at the gravel parking lot at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave and Little Falls Parkway at 8am. Help us save the magnificent native trees along Little Falls Stream! Join Montgomery County Parks Certified Weed Warrior Supervisors, Lynnwood Andrews and Suzanne Richman, as we manually remove the invasive vines from trees along this stream valley park.
English ivy vines cover the trees, slowly killing the trees from the base upwards. The vines also harbor a bacterial leaf scorch that affects a wide variety of native and ornamental trees. Other invasive vines completely engulf the trees, shading them out and overburdening them with added weight, causing the trees to topple. Help us save them!! Co-sponsored by Montgomery County Parks and Little Falls Watershed Alliance. - map
The 4th Saturday of each month. Cancelled in the event of rain.
Meet at 10 am at 10711 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20901 – at the Burnt Mills WSSC parking lot where Route 29 crosses over Northwest Branch Stream (same side of the road as Trader Joe's and California Tortilla) on the Rachel Carson Greenway.
Join Montgomery County Parks Certified Weed Warrior Supervisor, Larry Hush, as we manually remove invasive plants and vines from the woodlands along the Northwest Branch Stream. We will hike along the rocky fall line of the stream to our work area, so be prepared to walk on rocky, uneven trails for about ¼ of a mile . This is a spectacular section of the stream, come help protect this Montgomery Parks treasure. Please join the effort to help save the trees from the threat of non-native invasive plants - map
Free guided hikes are held each Saturday. Please check the Underground Railroad Experience Trail website for more information. Self-guided hikes are also available along the Underground Railroad Experience Trail.
The Underground Railroad Experience Trail commemorates the involvement of Montgomery County residents in the Underground Railroad, and celebrates the Quaker heritage and traditions of Sandy Spring. Hikers learn various techniques that Freedom Seekers used to elude trackers, find food, and navigate their way north to freedom. Trail Map
Free tours are given by the trained docents of Oakley Cabin each 2nd and 4th Saturday, April - November 2010.
Built in the early 1820s, Oakley Cabin is a museum furnished to depict the various periods of its history and development. The ground floor room represents communal life at the cabin, centering around the open hearth. In the small adjoining room are displayed the 19th century tools and artifacts excavated in archaeological digs at the cabin.
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates.
We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates.
We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
Wear your costume and join the Meadowside staff for a howling night of family fun at Meadowside's annual Halloween Extravaganza. We'll go on a haunted hike, and make fun halloween crafts to take home. Register and pay for kids; adults are free! Register at ParkPASS.org starting August 15: http://parkpass.org/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=3091
Free guided hikes are held each Saturday. Please check the Underground Railroad Experience Trail website for more information. Self-guided hikes are also available along the Underground Railroad Experience Trail.
The Underground Railroad Experience Trail commemorates the involvement of Montgomery County residents in the Underground Railroad, and celebrates the Quaker heritage and traditions of Sandy Spring. Hikers learn various techniques that Freedom Seekers used to elude trackers, find food, and navigate their way north to freedom. Trail Map
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates.
We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
The Friends of Sligo Creek (FOSC) get busy each Saturday and Sunday from September thru November removing Non-native Invasive (NNI) Plants from our Parks - Rain or shine.
For times and locations, check http://www.fosc.org/RIPEventSched.htm for dates.
We need your help to continue save our large mature trees from invasive plants!
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