Cabin John Regional Park
7777 Democracy Blvd.
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
301-299-1990
Locust Grove offers quality programs featuring the natural and cultural history of Montgomery County and the surrounding region. Come visit our forest exhibit and hike one or all of our many trails.
Fall Programs
Check our new evening and weekend family programs for Fall!
Monarch Mania
September 11, 10 - 11 am
They're on the move...and we'll be here to bid them bon voyage! Join us as we learn about monarch butterflies--their metamorphosis from clownish caterpillar to regal glider, their amazing journey to Mexico and everything in-between--in this crafty, story filled, informative salute to one of nature's supreme wonders. Ages:
2-14Y. Fee: $4
Apple Cider Making
October 9, 1 - 2 pm
October 23, 3:30 - 4:30pm
From apple tree sees to apple selection and pressing, learn how apple cider is made. We'll use an old-fashioned cider press to squeeze the juice out of apples and make cider, compare the taste of several varieties of apples, then finish with a tasting of pasteurized cider. Registration required; deadline is Tuesday, October 7 for first session and Monday, October 20 for second. Ages:
3-12Y. Fee: $4.
Wild Montgomery: Woods Wanderers
November 15, 10 - 11:30 am
Explore one of Montgomery County's wild treasures with us as we trek to the Potomac River overlooks at Blockhouse Point Conservation Park. Meet at Blockhouse Point parking area. Ages: 6Y - adult. FREE.
The forest is going nuts!
Fall is the time for nature's bounty. Seeds are ready for snacking, berries are bright, fruits are ripe, and nuts are starting to fall. Look for bright green hickory nuts along the trail. Carefully check them for telltale tooth marks. See if you can guess who was hoping to have hickory for dinner!
Betsy Dotson Memorial Garden
The Betsy Dotson Memorial Garden was created at the bequest of her family to honor a remarkable member of our community. Betsy was a lawyer who lobbied actively and successfully for public institutions. She was also a gardener who delighted in all manner of interesting and unusual plants. She believed strongly in experiential education and established scholarships allowing college students to visit and work with members of Congress. Betsy appreciated the peacefulness of Locust Grove and valued the fact that it was accessible to urban dwellers. In establishing this shade garden, her family hopes that Betsy’s love of nature and education will be shared with park visitors.
How trees become bears!
Two massive oak trees that fell in front of the nature center sat untouched and hidden by abundant overgrowth. Rather than send the rare resource to the landfill or mulch piles as wood chips, we decided to incorporate the trunks into a nature exploration area for young children. Please visit our new sculptures and watch our exploration area begin to take shape.
Playing with Bears
Carved wooden bears at Locust Grove Nature Center to be start of outdoor play area for children.
December 14, 2007. The Connection Newspapers.
Behind the cloud of sawdust is Mark Tremper as he creates a wooden snake with his chainsaw.
A family of bears carved from a fallen red oak will be the focal point of a new outdoor exploration area at Locust Grove Nature Center in Cabin John Regional Park.Moments at Locust Grove Center
Date of last update: September 4, 2008
