Nocturnal Animal Days and Costumed ‘Witchy Paddle’ on Little Seneca Lake Will Be Featured Weekend Events at Nature Centers

Nocturnal Animal Days on Oct. 27-29 at the Locust Grove Nature Center in Bethesda and the “Witchy Paddle” adventure on Little Seneca Lake on Saturday, Oct. 28, are among the special activities that will be hosted by the nature centers of Montgomery Parks in October.

The special events schedule will include:

• Nocturnal Animal Days. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 27–29. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda. Bats, owls, snakes and insects seem spooky and scary—but really are not. Nocturnal animals have cool adaptations that allow them to master the darkness. Join this spooktacular weekend to celebrate these “superheroes” of the night. Registration required. All ages. Free.
• Witchy Paddle. Saturday, Oct. 28. 5-7:30 p.m. Black Hill Nature Programs, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds. A costumed paddle of Little Seneca Lake. Must bring your own boat (or paddleboard, kayak or canoe) and appropriate paddle and safety gear. Meet up at 5 p.m., Witchy Paddle begins at 5:30 p.m. with the campfire at 6:30 p.m. Registration required. Free.

To view all Fall 2023 activities, visit the Montgomery Parks Program Guide. Go to Montgomery Parks event calendar for a complete list of special events and programming and to learn how to sign up using ActiveMontgomery.