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The Spring Guides are out! ~ Registration for Montgomery County residents begins February 14 (non-residents 2/15).
This is a correction to the dates printed on the guide on pg. 97.

NOTES:

  • Due to fiscal constraints the Visitor Center is open ~
    12 Noon - 5 p.m. Monday - Wednesday ~
    12 Noon - 2:30 pm Thursday only.
    Saturdays & Sundays ~ 12 Noon - 5 pm
    unless it is opened by the Naturalist Staff for their Nature Programs patrons.
  • To reach the naturalist staff call 301-301-528-3493 or the Administrative Assistant at 301-528-3481.
  • Our pontoon boat the "Kingfisher" will be back on the lake for public boat rides on Memorial Day weekend. All patrons on the pontoon boat must register & pay the fee.
    For all Storytime Programs on the Pontoon Boat, the children must be 3 yrs. or older & accompanied by registered adult. All Pontoon Boat riders pay the fee!

Weather-Related Cancellations Notice


open umbrella in the rainDuring inclement weather, Nature Facilities follow Montgomery County Public School closures, delayed openings and early releases. If school is closed due to inclement weather, all children's programs are cancelled. Cancellation of adult programs is determined on a case-by-case basis. When in doubt call us. Please call us to check on adult program status at 301-528-3492

To make registration easier

Please make note of the course # before going to ParkPass ~ or if you click on the highlighted course #, you will go directly to ParkPASS registration.
Registration is required for programs unless otherwise noted. Under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Our pontoon boat the "Kingfisher"will be back on the lake mid-April.. All patrons on the pontoon boat must register & pay the fee.
For all Storytime Programs on the Pontoon Boat, the children must be 3 yrs. or older & accompanied by registered adult. All Pontoon Boat riders must register & pay the fee!

March Programs
April Programs
May Programs
Multiple date offerings
Special events

March Programs

Salamanders Went Out on a Rainy Night!
Once a year, on warm, rainy nights, elusive spotted salamanders migrate to breeding pools to mate and lay eggs. Sign up now to join us on that to-be-determined March date and we'll call you the day of the hike. Meet at Little Bennett Regional Park, Hyattstown Mill parking area, just off Rt. 355. Registration required for all. Please wear shoes or boots that can get muddy, dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight.  Children should be comfortable walking in the woods at night. (Disregard the "March 31" date you'll see in ParkPASS. We'll call you on the program day sinceit's weather dependent.) All Ages
#185249   3/??   Sat.   7:30pm - 8:30pm

Skunk Cabbage Spring Walk
Search for blooming skunk cabbage and other signs of spring's arrival as you hike on an easy to moderate trail. Wear shoes for soggy ground. Ages: 6 & up  FOBH $4/$5
#185303   3/2   Fri.   1:30pm - 3:00pm

Beautiful Bluebirds
Learn where these special native birds live, how they nest, and how to attract them to your yard and help them survive. Get instructions on how to build and monitor your own bluebird nest box. Homeowners and bluebird fans welcome! Volunteer Naturalists: Ed Escalante and Donna Marino. Ages: 10 & up FOBH: $1/$2
#187001  3/3   Sat.   11:30am -12:00pm

Family Trek
Looking for fun places to explore with your family? These are the hikes for you! Please register all participants; younger siblings welcome. Children should be able to comfortably walk 1-3 miles, or be in a carrier. Ages: 4 & up Free program but registration is required.
Rachel Carson Conservation Park
Let's hike in Rachel Carson Conservation Park.  Meet at the parking area on Zion Rd, just south of Sundown Rd. in Brookeville, MD.
#185349   3/4   Sun.   9:30am -11:30am

All About Eagles
Learn all about eagles and their habitats, and get to know the history of the bald eagles that call Little Seneca Lake home. If we're really lucky, we may see them flying over the lake. Even if we don't spot an eagle, we'll make a memorable craft. Ages: 6 – 12 yrs.  FOBH $5/$6
#185350   3/4   Sun.  2:00pm  - 3:00pm

Birding Little Seneca Lake
Little Seneca Lake attracts many species of water birds every winter that can still be found on the lake in March, including (if we're lucky) bald eagles. Meet at the Visitor Center for an introduction. Then, after scanning the lake from the deck, we'll carpool to other good viewing areas. Bring binoculars if you have  them; spotting scope provided. Volunteer Naturalists: Tim Geir and Ed Escalante.Ages: 16 & up  FOBH $7/$8
#186949   3/10   Sat.  8:00am -10:00am

Possum and the Peeper
Peep! Peep! Peep! Possum wonders who's making the awful racket that keeps waking him up! Hear astory and take a hike to see who else wakes up in the spring. Ages: 3-5yrs   FOBH $4/$5
#185399   3/22   Thurs.   11:00am - Noon

Orion and the Winter Circle

Volunteer Naturalist Jim Cook will lead us on a tour of the winter night sky. We'll find such constellations as Orion the Great Hunter and Taurus the Bull, and trace out the Winter Circle. We'll also view star clusters, the Great Orion Nebula, the planet Venus and more through volunteer operated telescopes. If we're lucky, we'll spot a satellite or two! All ages  FOBH $5/$6
#187000   3/23  Fri.  7:30pm - 9:15pm

The Restoration of the American Chestnut Tree
Learn about the restoration of the American chestnut tree in the 20th century, and current efforts to return the chestnut to the American landscape. Afterwards we'll visit the American chestnut forest in Black Hill Regional Park. Dress for the outdoors. Ages: 10 & up  FOBH $5/$6
#187199   3/24  Sat.  1:00pm - 3:00pm

Mole Salamander Search
Join salamander enthusiast and guest herpetologist Elmore Brown to observe huge spotted and marble salamanders! Meet at the Visitor Center for a brief orientation before heading into the field. We'll travel by van to their secret habitats. Wear waterproof boots or shoes you don't mind messing up! Please register and pay for all participants. Ages: 6 & up  FOBH $12/$14  ***Meeting site change:  Meet at Little Bennett Park at the Hawk’s Reach Center
#186604     3/25   Sun.  12:00pm - 3:30pm

Lake Hike
Who's living at Little Seneca Lake right now? We'll hike around the lake edge looking for seasonal wildlife and plants. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. Reservations required for all.Ages: 5 &up  FOBH $4/$5
#185449  3/27   Tues.  5:00pm - 6:00pm

Turtle Trails
There's no school today, so join Naturalist Lynette Lenz on the trail of newly emerged turtles. We'll hike near the head of the Cabin Branch finger of Little Seneca Lake to find turtles basking on logs in the sun. Children must be accompanied by adult. Ages: 5 & up  FOBH $4/$5.
#185250   3/30  Fri.   11:00am-12:00pm

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April Programs

Vernal Pool Trek
Many amphibians rely on these shallow woodland pools that fill over the winter to lay their eggs. Take a short walk to see who's already visited. Meet at the Black Hill Contact Station. FOBH $5/$6
#185549   Ages:  6-12yrs      3/30   Fri.   2:00pm - 3:30pm

Wind's Wonders
Through experiments and a craft, we'll explore wind and how it affects our lives. Ages:  2-12yrs   FOBH $5/$6
#185564    4/3   Tues.   2:00pm - 3:00pm

Spring Has Sprung Hike
The spring equinox has come and gone and, boy, do  the plants and animals know it. Go for a hike looking for all the new things that the longer days and warmer temperatures of spring have sprung. Ages: 3 – 12 yrs  FOBH $5/$6
#185599   4/5   Thurs.   2:00pm - 3:30pm

Random Weave Birdbath Basket
Create a birdbath basket for your garden using random weaving techniques. Easy enough for a novice basket maker. Especially good for children ages 8-13, with a parent there to help. Ages: 8 & up  FOBH $16/$18
#185159   4/5   Thurs.   10:30am -12:30pm

Snakes
Budding naturalists are invited to come and learn about snakes and why they're important in the balance of nature. Learn how to recognize a poisonous snake, and meet a non-venomous snake. Ages: 3 & up  FOBH $4/$5
#185120   4/6   Fri.   11:00am -12:00pm

Life in a Vernal Pool
Vernal pools are springtime occurrences. Although  short-lived, they offer critical breeding grounds for our local amphibians. We'll trek into Little Bennett Regional  Park to a local vernal pool and look for tadpoles, frogs and salamanders and talk about the ecology of these fleeting pools. Meeting location TBD. Ages: 8 & up FOBH $7/$8
#186499   4/7   Sat.   10:00am -12:00pm

Sounds of Spring Campfire
Earth Day is Sunday, April 22. Let's celebrate by enjoying the sounds of the springtime night. We'll imitate frogs, toads and other night creatures, then roast marshmallows! Meet in the parking lot across from the public boat launch area on Black Hill Rd. Ages: $5  FOBH $4/$5
#186549   4/7  Sat.   7:30pm - 8:30pm

Birding Basics for Families
Are you always watching birds and wondering what species they are? Come and learn how to identify some of the more common birds you see in your neighborhood and in the parks. Bring your own binoculars or borrow ours. Please register and pay for all participants. Ages:  4 & Up  FOBH $4/$5
#185601  4/14  Sat.   9:00am -10:00am

Green & Growing
Learn all about why plants are important. We'll go on a hike to see what's growing around the Visitor Center, and you'll get to take a plant home with you for your garden. Ages:  2 – 12 yrs.   FOBH $6/$7
#185604   4/14   Sat.   1:00pm - 2:00pm

Earth Day Garlic Mustard Pull
Celebrate Earth Day by coming to Black Hill and helping to rid the park of the invasive garlic mustard plant. We'll provide bags and gloves, and educate you on what it looks like. Young people can earn student learning hours while helping Mother Earth! Sign in at the Visitor Center and get directions for a good pulling spot. Please register so that we'll be sure to have enough supplies on hand.  Ages: 3 & up  Free program but please register.
#184949   4/22  Sun.  11:00am - 2:00pm

Astronomy Night
Join Volunteer Naturalist Jim Cook for an indoor survey of tonight's sky, as winter constellations set in the west and we welcome spring constellations. Then we'll head outside for some evening stargazing. We'll look for Leo the Lion and Ursa Major, the Great Bear.  The planets Venus, Mars and Saturn will be visible, as well as the first quarter moon. We'll see all this and more close-up in volunteer operated telescopes. In the event of overcast skies or rain, a video will be shown. Registration required. Ages: 1 & up  FOBH $5/$6
#187049   4/28  Sat.  8:00pm -10:00pm

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May Programs

A Walk Through Spring
Nature is awakening from its winter sleep. Early flowering plants, budding trees, insects, birds and animals are starting their magical cycle of life—the rites of spring. We'll take a walk through a meadow and forest looking for these early signs of nature as it bursts back into action. Meet at the gravel parking lot above the boat ramp at Black Hill Regional Park. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult, and the trail is not suitable for strollers. Volunteer Naturalists: Ed & Karen Escalante. Ages: 1 & up FOBH $5/$6
#186899  5/12  Sat.  1:00pm - 2:30pm

Bring on the Birds: Beginning Birding
If you've ever wondered what birding is all about, come find out! Meet in the Visitor Center, where we'll go over some bird watching basics and how to get started. Then we'll carpool to a good birding area in the park and do some real-time bird watching. Volunteer Naturalists: Tim Gier and Ed Escalante. Ages: 16 & up FOBH $7/$8
#186999   5/19   Sat.   9:00am -11:00am

Wild Encounters
Enter the wild and wonderful world of amphibians and reptiles with guest herpetologist Elmore Brown. Elmore will share his exotic collection of live frogs, toads, lizards and snakes from all over the globe. Don't miss this fascinating experience! Ages: 1 & up FOBH $5/$6.
#186605  5/19  Sat.  1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ladies Paddle
If you enjoy kayaking, come meet other like-minded outdoorswomen and paddle the waters together! Basic paddling experience necessary. We'll supply boats, paddles, and PFD's. Reservations required. Ages: 18 & up  FOBH $12/$14
After Work on Little Seneca Lake ~ Take an after-work paddle in lovely Little Seneca Lake. Meet at the Black Hill boat docks, below the Visitor Center
#185650    5/24   Thurs.  6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Multiple Date Offerings

A History of Black Hill's Bald Eagles
Black Hill Regional Park is honored to be a home to our national bird, the bald eagle. Come to the Visitor Center to learn the local history behind our resident eagles. We'll also visit a few of their favorite perches around Little Seneca Lake and try to catch a glimpse of one of these magnificent birds. Ages: 6 & up  FOBH $5/$6

  • #184899   3/24   Sat.  10:00am -11:30am
  • #184900   4/25   Wed.   4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • #184901   5/30   Wed.   4:30pm - 6:00pm

Afterschool Adventures
After begin stuck indoors at school most of the day, here's your chance to get outside and explore what the season offers! Ages: 6 – 12 yrs.  FOBH $4/$5

  • • Vernal Pool Hike
    Today we'll head into the woods of Little Bennett Regional Park and explore vernal pools there, which should be filled with the jelly-like eggs of frogs and salamanders by now. Meet at the Hyattstown  Mill parking area on Rt. 355/Frederick Rd. 
    #185499    3/29   Thurs.   4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Stream Splash: Little Seneca Creek
    Today we'll head into Little Seneca Creek with nets to see what kinds of critters we can find living in the stream. Wear your rain boots or waterproof shoes if you have them, because the water may still be chilly. Meet at the Black Hill Contact Station.
    #185500    4/25  Wed.   4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Stream Splash: Little Bennett Creek
    Let's head to Little Bennett Creek with our nets and see what kinds of critters we can find living there.  Wear your rain boots or waterproof shoes if you  have them, because the water may still be chilly.  Meet at Kingsley Schoolhouse Trail parking lot off Clarksburg Rd. in Little Bennett Regional Park.
    #185501   5/18   Fri.   4:00pm - 5:30pm

An Evening with Flying Squirrels
Most wooded areas have flying squirrels–but they're nocturnal, so we often don't see them. So just after sunset, we'll lure them to a feeder with peanuts. After a brief talk, we'll walk to the woods to watch these elusive squirrels glide in to grab a bite. Led by Volunteer Naturalists Karen and Ed Escalante, or a Park Naturalist. Ages: 6 & up  FOBH $4/$5

  • #187102   3/17  Sat.  7:30pm - 8:30pm
  • #187103   4/21  Sat.  8:00pm - 9:00pm
  • #187104   5/19  Sat.  8:30pm - 9:30pm

Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly Project
The beautiful Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly is the official Maryland State insect and its populations are in decline. Learn what our volunteer group is doing to "bring back the Baltimores" in wetland habitats on parklands in Montgomery County. Meet at the Visitor Center for a short orientation, then caravan to the rearing tents to see the caterpillars and learn how we grow and release them. Participants may also help feed the caterpillars. Volunteer Naturalist and Project Leader: Barbara Kreiley.  Ages: 10 & up   Free program but registration required.  Thurs.  9 – 10 am

#186599  3/29       #186600   4/12       #186601  4/26       #186602  5/10      #186603  5/24

Bats & Beavers Pontoon Boat CruiseUse our binoculars to find beaver lodges and feeding sites, and (hopefully) beavers! Insectivorous bats will be out, and our ultrasonic transducer bat detector will tell us where they're feeding and flying. Please register and pay for all participants. Ages: 6 & up  FOBH $5/$6

  • #184849   4/25  Wed.  6:30pm  - 8:00pm
  • #184850   5/7  Mon.   6:30pm  - 8:00pm
  • # 184851  5/17  Thurs.  7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • #184852   5/24  Thurs.  7:00pm - 8:30pm

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. We won't roll, but you'll get wet, so dress accordingly. You must be able to swim. All necessary equipment provided. Please wear water-friendly clothing and hat, strap-on water sandals or shoes (no slip-on sandals, please), and bring water and sunscreen. Ages: 12 & up FOBH $10/$12

  • #185104   5/8    Tues.   6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • #185105   5/23  Wed.  6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • #185106   5/29  Tues.  6:30pm - 8:30pm

Homeschool Adventures with Black Hill ~
Get together with other homeschoolers and have fun exploring nature! Ages:  5 – 8yrs.   Mon. 10 – 11 am  FOBH $4/$5
Stream Walk in Little Bennett Bring your wading boots today to explore one of the most beautiful and pristine streams in the county. Volunteer Naturalist: Krisna Becker. Meet at the Wilson Mill parking area on Clarksburg Rd. in Little Bennett Regional Park.

#187151   3/26 Mon.         #187152    4/30 Mon.         #187153   5/21  Mon.   

Hummingbirds: Flying Jewels
Join Naturalist Lynette Lenz to learn about these amazing "flying jewels" in our gardens. We'll discover their favorite flowers, observe their behavior, and then each family will make a hummingbird feeder to take home. **Register and pay for one person for each family. Ages: 3 & up  FOBH $5/$6

  • #184950   3/30  Fri.  1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • #184951   4/22  Sun.  3:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature's Explorers
Homeschooled children (ages 6-12) are invited to learn about different seasonal aspects of nature and science. Programs are mostly outdoors (rain or shine), so please dress appropriately for hiking. Ages: 6 – 12 yrs.  Thurs. 1:30 – 3 pm  FOBH $5/$6

#185114   3/22      #185115 4/26       #185116 5/24

Night Hikes: Up County

Take a hike by the light of the full moon. We'll look and listen for creatures that are most active at night.  Print your ParkPASS confirmation receipt for meeting location and directions. Hikes are approximately one mile. Ages: 8 & up  FOBH $4/$5


  • Little Bennett Regional Park
    Tonight we'll hike in the Hyattstown Mill area of Little Bennett Regional Park. Meet at the Hyattstown Mill parking area on Rt. 355/Frederick Rd
    #185351   3/7   Wed.   6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Black Hill Regional ParkTonight we'll explore the Cabin Branch area in Black Hill Regional Park. Meet at the gravel parking area across from the public boat ramp on Black Hill Rd.
    #185352   4/5   Thurs.  7:45pm - 8:45pm

Spring Walk at Hyattstown Mill

Join us to watch spring unfold in a quiet section of Little Bennett Regional Park. We'll explore a vernal pool to look for spring peepers, wood frogs, salamanders and toads. We'll also look for early butterflies and listen for migrating birds. One- to 1.5-mile walk on a gravel trail with one steep section. Meet at Hyattstown Mill parking area off Frederick Rd. (Rt. 355)  Ages: 1 & up  FOBH$5/$6

  • #186649   3/31  Sat.  11:00am -12:30pm
  • #186650   4/21  Sat.  11:00am-12:30pm
  • #186651   5/19  Sat.  11:00am -12:30pm

Time For Tots
Enjoy a story, then go outside to explore nature with a Black Hill Park Naturalist. Ages:  18-36mo  FOBH $4/$5


  • Slimy Frog Eggs
    It's spring, and frogs and salamanders are busy laying jelly-like, slimy eggs! Join us for a story and see some real jelly eggs. Please call 301-528-3492 to let us know if your child has any food allergies.
    #185400   3/23   Fri. 10:00am -10:45am

  • Egg-citing Eggs
    Read a story, go on a hike and learn all about animals that hatch from eggs.
    #185401   4/11   Wed.   11:00am -11:45am

  • Are You My Mommy?
    We'll read a story about animals and their babies, then hike and look for baby animals.   
    #185402   5/23   Wed.   11:00am -11:45am

Woodcock Watching Hike
Moonshine will illuminate the "sky dance" spring courtshipritual of these unusual-looking, seldom seen birds. To enjoy the display, bring binoculars and a lightweight folding chair, and dress for the weather. We'll introduce you to the woodcock's life story, and lead you on a short walk to a natural arena. Meet at Kingsley Schoolhouse Trail parking lot off Clarksburg Rd. in Little Bennett Regional Park. Ages: 8 & up  FOBH $5/$6

  • #185603    3/28   Wed.   6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • #185570   4/3   Tues.  7:15pm - 8:45pm

Hikes

Wild Montgomery Hikes



Osprey Loop & Lake View Trails Hike #185556
Thurs. March 8, 10am - Noon

Hike on Froggy Hollow Trail #185600
Thurs. March 22, 1 - 3pm

Cool Spring Run Trail Hike #185566
Wed. April 18, 1 - 3pm

Hike at Purdum Trail #185569
Wed. May 23, 1 - 3pm

Ladies Trek
Want to hike but don't quite know where to go? Meet other women and hike some park trails together with Park Naturalist Tina Stachura. Hike lengths vary with the pace of each group. Wear hiking boots or other sturdy shoes. Adults Ages 18 & up ~ Registration is required unless otherwise noted. FOBH $6/$7

  • • Lower Magruder Trail
    We'll explore a portion of the Lower Magruder Branch Trail. Meet at the parking area on Log House Road in Damascus, MD.
    #185301    3/3   Sat.   9:00am -11:00am
  • • Black Hill's Cabin Branch Area
    Let's explore the Cabin Branch area in Black Hill Regional Park. Meet at the gravel parking area across from the public boat ramp on Black Hill Rd.
    #185302    5/17   Thurs.   6:30pm - 8:00pm

Explore a Park

New to the area or just want to get out for a hike? Explore different parks in Montgomery County with an experienced Black Hill Naturalist as your guide.  Hike lengths vary with the pace of each group. Please dress for the weather in appropriate hiking gear.  Ages: 18 yrs. & up Free program, but you must register.
• South Germantown Recreational/Hoyles Mill Conservation Parks
Meet in South Germantown Recreational Park, and we'll hike north into Hoyles Mill Conservation Park. Please park in lot by soccer fields 14 - 17, and meet up between fields 15 and 16.
#185551   4/1  Sun.  9:00am -11:00am

Trips & Excursions

Blackwater Wildlife Refuge's Eagle Festival
Spend the day with us at Blackwater Wildlife Refuge's 11th Annual Eagle Festival on the Eastern Shore! The event offerslive raptor programs and demonstrations, an eagle prowl, photography workshop and more. Please dress for the outdoors (it's a rain or shine event). Bring a bag lunch and money for a quick dinner on the way home. Round-trip van transportation provided. Ages: 18 & up  FOBH $40/$45
#188201   3/10  Sat.  6:30am - 7:00pm

Boyds Area Van Trip
Enjoy the first full day of spring by exploring the Boyds area surrounding Black Hill Regional Park. We'll travel by van to more than a dozen local sites, including the Boyds Negro School, and learn their history. We'll do some light hiking, so please wear your walking shoes and bring water and a bagged lunch. FOBH $18/$20
#186700   3/21  Wed.  10:00am - 2:00pm

Spring Photography Van Trip
It's time for our annual spring photography trip to Sugarloaf Mountain! Naturalist Lynette Lenz will lead the way to view mountain laurels and spring wildflowers. Bring a picnic lunch and money for ice cream. Ages: 18 & up FOBH $18/$20
#188204  5/9  Wed.  10:00am - 2:00pm

Potomac River Heritage Kayak Trip
The "Nation's River" is an amazing waterway that maintains a near-wilderness quality as it flows between Maryland and Virginia to Georgetown and beyond. Each of our kayaking trips focuses on a section of the Potomac or a tributary, giving us the time and luxury of taking a closer look at its natural and cultural history. The exact location of this trip will depend on weather and river conditions on that day. We'll paddle for 3-4 hours on moving water, so you should be proficient at basic strokes and comfortable paddling flat water for a few hours at a time. This is not an instructional course, so if you've never paddled, try our Beginning Kayaking course first. We will, however, do a quick review of moving water safety tips and maneuvers. Fee covers kayaks, paddles, PFDs, a dry bag, and round-trip transportation from Black Hill Regional Park to the river location. Ages: 18 & up FOBH $60/$65.
# 185304   5/12  Sat.  8:00am - 5:00pm


Special Events

Bluebirds Forever Festival

Come celebrate the beautiful Eastern Bluebird with us at Black Hill Visitor Center! Park Naturalists, Friends, and Volunteers of Black Hill Visitor Center, along with members of the Maryland Bluebird Society, have put together an afternoon of fascinating special programs, exhibits and demonstrations, all designed to enlighten you as they extol the virtues and champion the conservation of this special bird.

Beautiful Bluebirds # 187352
Learn where these special native birds live, how they nest, how to attract them to your yard and help them survive. Get instructions on how to build and monitor your own bluebird nest box and other useful information.   Sun. 3/20, 1 - 2pm  FREE Program but you must register.   Ages 7 & up;

The Quest for a Nest # 187399
A special bluebird play presented by children, for children, directed by Kathy Kremnitzer, Maryland Bluebird Society County Coordinator for Frederick and Washington Counties. Sun. 3/20, 2 – 3 pm FREE but you must register Ages 5 & up

 Who's nesting in your box? (or, So what if the bird's not blue?) # 187449
Learn to recognize the nests of various birds that will use bluebird nest boxes. FREE but you must register Ages 10 & up; Sun. 3/20  2 - 3 pm   

Planting for Bluebirds  #187401
Learn which plants, flowers and shrubs you can plant in your yard to attract Eastern Bluebirds. FREE but you must register   Ages 10 & up; Sun. 3/20, 3 - 4 pm  

The Joy of Photography #187400
A presentation by professional photographer Michael Smith. FREE but you must register.  3/20, Sun. 3 - 4 pm  Ages 10 & up;

 

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