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This year, kick off the charitable giving season with Giving Tuesday and think of the Montgomery Parks Foundation.

              Nature is our muse! Join us all year for programming and special events…

Adam Ortiz, Director of the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection to shed light on future of environmental issues in the county on December 2, 2019.

Looking for something to do with out-of-town guests this holiday season?  A nature hike on these trails will have them never wanting to go home.

Gather your family and friends and experience your local parks this holiday weekend!

Brookside Gardens has transformed into a magical winter wonderland for the 22nd year of Garden of Lights. Twinkling lights and glimmering displays dot the paths and flowerbeds throughout the 50 acres in Wheaton, MD.

On Thursday evenings, from November 7, 2019 to December 12, 2019, Montgomery Parks will offer two chances to win a…

Ribbon cutting and activities will take place November 9, 2019, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Tim Marshall, principal of ETM Associates, LLC., will present on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

On Sunday, November 10, in honor of Veterans Day, military personnel (veterans and active duty) and their families skate for free during public sessions at Wheaton Ice Arena and Cabin John Ice Rink.

Free event features live music, crafts and a traditional communal Altar de Ofrendas

A weekend of inspiring educational activities for all ages, including music and dancing at Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park.

Garden honors plant collector and long-time volunteer Harry T. Dewey

Whether you prefer the tricks or the treats of the season, grab your favorite costume and mark your calendar, because Montgomery Parks has a full lineup of Halloween activities for all ages and interests.

The community is invited to the Seneca Store in Poolesville on October 19, 2019, for a ribbon-cutting and tours

Join Montgomery Parks and Nature on PBS for a Facebook Live segment about bald eagles and other keystone species. The segment will be recorded at Meadowside Nature Center and streamed live on the Nature | PBS Facebook page on Tuesday, October 15th at 11:30 a.m.

Montgomery Parks is conducting testing to ensure all water fixtures in parks meet the appropriate limit set by the Food and Drug Association.

Montgomery Parks’ Agricultural History Farm Park is teeming with excitement for the upcoming Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 5 from 11a-4p.

45 parks are now maintained without the use of conventional pesticides. Additional pesticide-free areas include all 273 playgrounds, lawn areas in local parks, and community gardens.

Toast to Taste, the first-ever beer and food festival hosted by Montgomery Parks is coming to Germantown Town Center Urban Park. Join your fellow foodies (ages 21 and older) on Saturday, October 12 from 1 – 5 p.m., to sip, savor and enjoy an afternoon of delicious food and local craft brews.

This weekend offers numerous different opportunities to get outside and enjoy the parks! As Fall begins, the unique and entertaining…

Stop by the pop-up parklets in downtown Silver Spring on Friday, September 20

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15. This year, activities include a 5K Fun Run/Walk, Salsa in the Park, the Hispanic Heritage Celebration and more!

Through a partnership with the Washington Capitals, Montgomery Parks will open a new inline skate rink.

Fall isn’t just back-to-school season, it’s also a great time to give back! From special events to stream cleanups to trail work, there are many ways to get involved.