Spring programs
Adult hikes for the Spring
Adult van tours for the Spring
Spring programs for scouts
Spring programs for all
Spring programs for children and youth
Spring special events
Programs for toddlers/preschool for the Spring
Adult hikes for the Spring
Vernal Pools at Damascus Regional Park
#50767 FREE 5/9 Friday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join Naturalist Sandy Staples as we look for vernal pools that support a variety of amphibians that are reproducing. We'll also see other spring wildlife and wildflowers. Reservations required. Call 301-924-4141 for more information. Easy hike.
Early Morning Hike at Blue Mash
#50768 5/23 Friday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Meet Naturalist Sandy Staples at Blue Mash to explore this private park located just outside of Olney, MD. Explore the great variety of habitats within easy walking distance. Reservations required. Call 301-924-4141 for directions. FREE
Make a Spring Wreath
#50573 $20 5/27 Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Need a new wreath for your door? Join us as we make a beautiful spring wreath, perfect for your door or to give as a gift! Bring clippers with you. Naturalist: Melanie Marshall
Adult van tours for the Spring
Willow Pond Herb Farm Van Tour
#50764 $42 5/21 Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
We'll go up to Willow Pond in Fairfield, PA, and have a tasty herbal luncheon and tour of the demonstration gardens just before the peak of lavender blooms and the Lavender Festival. Bring money to add plants to your garden. Naturalist: Sandy Staples
Spring programs for scouts
Brownie Try-It Water Everywhere
#50902 7-10yrs 1 $25 5/14 Wednesday 3:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Make a splash with this Try-It as we explore different aquatic environments including ponds and streams. Please dress to get wet. Naturalist: Glenn Rice
Spring programs for all
Planetarium Program
#50554 8yrs&up $5 5/23 Friday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join us for the current night sky constellations, sky lore, and sky facts. Meet at the Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Center. Naturalist: Melanie Marshall
Spring programs for children and youth
Please check back again for upcoming events.
Spring special events
Please check back again for upcoming events.
Programs for toddlers/preschool for the Spring
Grossology: Slugs and Slime
#50506 3-6yrs $5 4/30 Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Based on the book, 'Animal Grossology' by Sylvia Branzei, we'll investigate the oozy, gushy, and slimy critters in nature. Learn how slime helps trap, move, and protect stuff! Hunt for slugs and other slime makers, mix up your own batch of slime, and have a sticky, slippery, good time! Naturalist: Lisa Droubi.
Peter Rabbit & Mr. McGregor's Garden
#50759 3-6yrs $8 5/1 Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
#50760 3-6yrs $8 5/1 Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Explore the wonders of gardening as we learn how to start some of the tempting vegetables that Peter could not resist. Naturalist: Sandy Staples
Totally Turtles
#50901 3-6yrs 1 Class $5 5/2 Friday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Get the facts on turtles from tortoises to sliders. Meet and greet Meadowside's turtles, listen to turtle stories and make a turtle to take home. Naturalist: Glenn Rice.
Hey, Bud! Let's look at trees!
#50507 3-6yrs $5 5/6 Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn about trees from seeds to leaves. We'll look at how they grow, what animals depend on them, and what they provide in the forest. With activities and a short hike, we'll see how important trees are to us all! Trees are tree-mendous! Naturalist: Lisa Droubi.
Storytime: “A Snake in the House”
#50761 3-6yrs $5 5/6 Tuesday 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
#50762 3-6yrs $5 5/20 Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Snakes aren't so scary when you get to know one up close and personal. Story and craft. Naturalist: Sandy Staples
Dragonfly Magic
#50570 3-6yrs 1 $5 5/8 Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Explore the wonder of these jeweled darting dragons through a hike and a craft. Naturalist: Melanie Marshall.
Mother's Day
#50508 3-6yrs $5 5/9 Friday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Read a story, learn about momma and baby animals in nature, and make a special keepsake. Have a morning in nature that Mom and youngsters can enjoy together. Naturalist: Lisa Droubi.
Reservations
Call Meadowside Nature Center at 301-924-4141
Tuesday - Friday
from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Date of last update: April 29, 2008
