Sunflowers As Far As the Eye Can See
Tall yellow sunflowers as far as the eye can see cover four fields in the McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area in Poolesville. On Wednesday, with temperatures finally below 90 or 100 degrees,… Read More
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Gaithersburg Photographer Wins Contest With ‘Wolf Spider Mama’ Photo
A Gaithersburg photographer won first-place in the Insects and Arachnids category in the Nature Conservancy annual contest, capturing a close-up of a wolf spider carrying its babies. Ben Salb took… Read More
Montgomery Parks Offering Nature Center Programs in November
Montgomery Parks is offering numerous fun and educational programs throughout November. There are activities for all ages and interests. Here’s the list of events, including dates and descriptions: Project FeederWatch |… Read More
Montgomery Parks Warn About Copperhead Snakes
Montgomery Parks is telling residents to look out for snakes, including copperheads. Earlier this week, an X (formerly Twitter) user shared a photo of a copperhead snake on the Lake… Read More
Visiting Brookside Gardens’ Cherry Blossoms
Brookside Gardens in Wheaton features nearly 30 cherry tree located in the Gude Garden. It is free to visit Brookside Gardens, for more information click here.
A Guide to Montgomery Nature: Agricultural History Farm Park
As summer arrives, the outdoors become the premier place to be on the weekends. Montgomery County is home to over 400 parks and more than 250 miles of trails, according… Read More
A Guide to Montgomery Nature: Great Falls
As summer arrives, the outdoors become the premier place to be on the weekends. Montgomery County is home to over 400 parks and more than 250 miles of trails, according… Read More
Brood X Fade Away, But Cicada Jewelry is Forever
As Brood X cicadas die, one artist in North Bethesda is transforming their corpses and shells into pieces of jewelry. Dennis Ray, owner of Nature’s Creations which operates in North Bethesda, has been making and selling botanical jewelry and natural art for more than… Read More
Montgomery Parks: Beach Drive, Sligo Park Parkway Closed to Vehicles, Open for Pedestrians, Cyclists
With the official start of spring less than two weeks and Montgomery Parks is offering up more opportunities for a walk, run, or bike ride. On the weekends from 9… Read More
Five Montgomery County Hikes To Get You Away From Crowds
As the Coronavirus sweeps over the country, many are encouraged to practice social distancing. If you’re in need of some fresh air, here are some local hiking trails in Montgomery… Read More