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Wheaton Regional Park
1400 Glenallan Ave.
Wheaton, MD 20902
301-962-1480
FAX: 301-962-8476
MCP-brooksidenc@mncppc-mc.org

 

Winter 2011-2012 Program Sampler

Make note of the course # and register through ParkPASS.
Registration for September, October and November programs is open.
NOTE: This is a sample of our winter programs. To register, click on the green, underlined course number. For a complete Calendar of Events click here.

Maple Syrup Festival! Sunday - February 26 10 am—4 pm

Tapping Trees

Stop by to see an American Tradition!
Watch from start to finish! See sap drip from the trees and taste it, watch us boil it downinto sweet maple syrup, and then sample a sweet treat! Sunday,
? Maple crafts, games, and stories!
? Local history galore!
? Warm your toes by our blazing campfire!
$5 per person
Register at ParkPASS.org (#168899)

Preschooler Adventures - For 3-5 years of age

Wintergreen: #166699 It's amazing how much green there is in the winter landscape! See, smell, and touch it! Thursday, January 26, 10:30-11:15am.

Volunteer Naturalist Trainings

Frosted Leaves
Calling all current and prospective Volunteer Naturalists! We want to share our knowledge and provide you with the education and tools that will enable you to share your love of nature. Please contact BNC's Volunteer Coordinators to register.

  • Winter Forest Habitat : #168458 18 & up; Saturday, January 21, 11:00-12:00noon
    Interpretation 101 : #166849; 18 & up; Wednesday, February 1, 7:00-9:00;m

 

Date of last update: January 10, 2012