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Wheaton Regional Park
1400 Glenallan Ave.
Wheaton, MD 20902
301-946-9071
FAX: 301-962-8476
MCP-brooksidenc@mncppc-mc.org

Hours

  • Tuesdays - Saturdays: 9 am - 5 pm
  • Sundays: 1 - 5 pm
  • Mondays and major holidays: Closed
  • Trails open daily dawn to dusk

Join us: To make registration easier,

Make note of the course # and register through ParkPASS.
Registration for Oct and Nov programs is now open. Registration for Dec/Jan/Feb programs begins Nov. 15.

October Program Sample

Here's a sample of our October programs--hope you can join us.
For our complete Octoboer calendar of events go to Nature Program Calendars.

Could You Survive as a Squirrel?

#57033 October 9, 11 am - noon, Ages 6 - 10
squirrelThere's no school today! Try thinking like a squirrel as it makes its daily decisions.  Reservations required.
Fee: $4
Information & how to register

Beginning Bird Watching

#57035 October 11, 9 - 10 am, Ages 7 - adult
chickadeeLearn birding tips, and then head outside to identify a few common birds. Bring binoculars or borrow ours.  Reservations required.
Fee: $4
Information & how to register

Autumn Leaf Walk

#57151 October 17, 10:30 - 11:30 am, Ages 6 - 12
leavesThere's no school today! Find out why autumn makes the leaves so bright! Look for colorful leaves and make a leaf craft. Reservations required.
Fee: $5
Information & how to register

Make it from a Tree

#57105 October 17, 2 - 3 pm, Ages 6 - 12
treeThere's no school today! Trees provide homes, food and even toys! Make a tree craft to help the birds, then walk in the woods to find out how trees help people & animals. Reservations required.
Fee: $9
Information & how to register

Adult Autumn Walk

#57108 October 19, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Adults
autumn trail Enjoy the crisp days of autumn on a leisurely walk through our forest and meadow and get acquainted with our plants and animals.Reservations required.
Fee: $4
Information & how to register

 

Date of last update: August 25, 2008