A campfire at Black Hill Park, a night hike and an early morning pontoon cruise are special activities that will be offered this week by the nature centers of Montgomery Parks.
Details on the special events:
- Campfire at Black Hill. Saturday, Aug. 24. 7–8 p.m. Black Hill Discovery Center, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds. Join a naturalist for themed songs, stories, games and s’mores around the fire. Ages 1 and older. Registration required. $7 per person ($6 per person, Friends of Black Hill).
- End of Summer Night Hike. Saturday, Aug. 24. 9–10 p.m. Maydale Nature Classroom, 1638 Maydale Drive, Colesville. Learn about the nocturnal animals that live in the woods, meadow and ponds of Maydale on this naturalist-led hike. Registration required. Ages 6 and older. $6.
- Early Morning Pontoon Cruise. Thursday, Aug. 29. 7:30–9:30 a.m. Black Hill Discovery Center, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds. A great opportunity to take photos of wildlife activity in the morning with great lighting or to engage in some birding. Ages 18 and older. Registration required. $14 per person ($13, Friends of Black Hill).