Learning About Birds by Watching Feeders and Treasure Hunting in Wheaton Regional Park Are Among Nature Center Special Events in November

Learning about birds by watching feeders at the Locust Grove Nature Center in Bethesda and a treasure hunt in Wheaton Regional Park are among the variety of special events Montgomery Parks will host in November at Montgomery County nature centers.

The schedule of November nature center special programs will include:

• Project Feederwatch. Thursdays and Fridays in November. 11 a.m.–noon. Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Become a citizen scientist and count the different species of birds visiting feeders. All skill levels welcome. Bring your binoculars and your love for nature. Ages 5 and older. Registration required. Free.
• Nature Explorers. Tuesday, Nov. 12. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Maydale Nature Classroom, 1638 Maydale Drive, Colesville. Little adventurers will dive into the wonders of wildlife. Join us for  “Turkey Talk” on Nov. 12, just in time for Thanksgiving. Registration required. Ages 3–5. $6 per person.
• Black Hill Van Trips: Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Thursday, Nov. 14. 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Black Hill Discovery Center, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds. Embark on a journey to Delaware’s Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Center for outstanding views of snow geese, dabbling ducks, and eagles. Ages 18 and older. Registration required. $60 per person ($58, Friends of Black Hill).
• Treasure Hunting in Wheaton Regional Park. Saturday, Nov. 23. 10 a.m.-noon. Brookside Nature Center, 1400 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton. Join an exciting geocaching adventure led by a park naturalist seeking hidden caches. Ages 8 and older. Registration required. $7 per person.

Go to Montgomery Parks event calendar for a complete list of nature center programs and to learn how to sign up using ActiveMontgomery. Visit the Fall 2024 Montgomery Parks Program Guide