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Wheaton Regional Park
1400 Glenallan Ave.
Wheaton, MD 20902
301-962-1480
FAX: 301-962-8476
MCP-brooksidenc@mncppc-mc.org

Nature Everywhere

It's new! Nature Everywhere programs "take kids outside for science in the schoolyard."

September 2010 Program Sample

Make note of the course # and register through ParkPASS.
Registration for September, October and November programs is open. Registration for December, January and February programs begins November 15.
NOTE: This is a sample of our September programs. To register, click on the green, underlined course number. For a complete Calendar of Events click here.

Nearsighted Birding

#115949 Saturday, September 11, 9:30 - 10:30 am, Ages 9 - adult
woodpecker

Do you have trouble seeing the birds? Learn to identify birds by sound and how to use binoculars. Look and listen for birds in different habitats and find out why they live there. Ages 13 and under with an adult. Registration required.
Fee: $4
Information & how to register

Wheaton Walkabout

#115799 Saturday, September 18, 9:30 - 10:30 am, All ages
hiking

Explore the trails of Wheaton Regional Park. Be prepared to walk 1 – 2 miles on natural surface trails. No baby strollers, please. Today we’ll hike along Deer Hollow Trail. Registration required. Fee: $4/child
Information & how to register

National Public Lands Day

#114601 Saturday, September 25, 10 - 11:30 am, Ages 14 - adult
group hiking

Participate in this annual day of caring for parkland. We'll have a couple of projects going to match your skill and energy. Students can earn SSL credit hours. Registration required.
Information & how to register

Sunday Pre-K Story Time

#115805 Sunday, September 26, 3 - 3:30 pm, Ages 3 - 6
turtle

Nature Center volunteers will read a nature story about different animals or plants that live in the park. If the weather is nice, we’ll take a short walk. Registration required.
Information & how to register

Date of last update: August 31, 2010