Black Hill Regional Park
20926 Lake Ridge Drive
Boyds, Maryland 20841
301-916-0220
New at the center!
Our large public viewing scopes (20 power) have arrived and are installed. One is on the back deck of the center and two others are located near the lakeside fishing pier, one of which is handicap accessible and good for children.Come out and enjoy the new view of the lake!
Visitor Center Hours
April 1 - Sept. 30, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily
Oct. 1 - March 31, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday ONLY)
Park Hours
March 1 - Oct 31, 6 a.m. to official sunset
Nov 1 - February 28, 7 a.m. to official sunset
NOTES:
- Interpretive programs are offered year-round for families and individuals of all ages, from preschoolers to seniors. In addition, during the school year, educational programs are offered to schools, home-schoolers, scouts, and other organized groups.To reach the Naturalist Staff call 301-972-5991.
- Our Pontoon Boat is back in the water ,check the spring/summer guide for upcoming programs.
Weather
Related Cancellations Notice: During inclement weather, Nature Facilities follow Montgomery County Public School closures, delayed openings and early releases. If school is closed for inclement conditions, all children's programs are cancelled. Cancellation of Adult programs is determined on a case-by-case basis. Please call the nature facility to check on adult program status, 301-972-5991.
To make registration easier
Make note of the course # and register at ParkPASS.
- The Summer Park Guide (pdf, 15.80MB) is available!
- Check our Summer Camps and Summer Programs
- View our complete list of programs or visit ParkPass.org.
Featured Programs for Spring
Spring Evening Lecture Series
#52106 5/13: Live Reptiles with herpetologist, Elmore Brown
Increase your knowledge of the natural world! Join us for these fascinating demonstration/discussion events.Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Ages 12 and up. FOB $4/$5
“"Nature Explorers”
A program for home-schooled children ages 6 - 12 to come to the center once a month and learn about a different aspect of nature & science. We will be indoors & outside. Dress weather appropriate. $6/FOBH$5.00 Thurs. 1:30 - 3:00 pm Naturalist: L. Lenz
#51156 5/8 due to weather problems, rescheduled for Mon. May 12
1st ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALE!
by the FRIENDS OF BLACK HILL NATURE PROGRAMS
Friday, May 16 from 5-7 PM and Saturday, May 17 from 9-noon.
The native plants may be used for attracting hummingbirds & butterflies as well as for planting pond or rain gardens, spring wildflower gardens, and naturalistic meadow plantings. Many can be container-grown on a deck or balcony. There is great variety and all are healthy & ready for planting. Come early for the best selection. Tell all your friends. Volunteers and staff will be on hand to answer your native plant gardening and landscaping questions. Enjoy free refreshments while you shop. Proceeds support Black Hill Visitor Center nature programs & the continued operation of the greenhouse. Many of the plants grown in the greenhouse will be planted in our visitor center wildlife display gardens, in the wildflower meadow by the parking lot, at a wetland at Sally K. Ride Elementary School, and in two Monarch Waystation meadows in the park. One meadow is planted and maintained by Montgomery County Master Gardeners, and the other is progressing with occasional plantings by the public.
The following plants will be for sale: Blue Vervain,Butterfly Weed, Columbine,Cardinal Flower, Heath Aster, Dogbane or Indian Hemp, HollowJoe-Pye Weed, New England Aster, New York Ironweed,Mountain Mint, Queen Anne's Lace, Swamp Milkweed, Purple-Stemmed Aster, Pusstoes, Tropical Milkweed "silky gold',Wild Blue Phlox, Wild Bergomot, Wild Turtlehead, Wild Geranium, Wild Bleeding Heart ,& Canada Goldenrod.
Date of last page update: February 19, 2008
