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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing at Locust Grove
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Forest bathing promotes wellness through deepening our connection to natural environments. Based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku\, which translates as “taking in the atmosphere of the forest\,””. This 2-hour session\, led by certified forest therapy guide Adria S. Zeldin\, will guide you through mindfulness-based sensory invitations to help you slow down\, awaken your senses\, and reconnect with nature. Ages 18 and up.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/forest-bathing-at-locust-grove-2/
LOCATION:Locust Grove Nature Center\, 7777 Democracy Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative,Nature Observation,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Love\, disguise\, and redemption collide in Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Driven from court by sibling rivalry and ruthless ambition\, Orlando and Rosalind escape into the Forest of Arden\, where identities blur and hearts awaken. Witty\, romantic\, and full of heart\, As You Like It celebrates love in all its unexpected forms. \nBring a lawn chair\, and a picnic and enjoy the bard under the stars.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/shakespeare-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Meadowside Nature Center\, 5100 Meadowside Lane\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Parks,Performance
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-4/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cleanup at Long Branch-Garland Park
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Join Montgomery Parks & Friends of Sligo Creek at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces\, keep litter out of our streams\, and protect wildlife! Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/cleanup-at-long-branch-garland-park/
LOCATION:Long Branch-Garland Neighborhood Park\, 8700 Piney Branch Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Summer Twilight Concert at Brookside
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us each Tuesday evening in June for a series of musical performances set in the beauty of the Gardens! Admission is free\, and no registration is required. Bring your friends and family\, and don’t forget your chairs\, blankets\, and picnics (allowed in the Gardens on concert evenings only). Food trucks will also be available for your dining pleasure. No registration required. Tonight’s performers are The Sidleys | Indie Rock / Soul.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/summer-twilight-concert-at-brookside/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
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SUMMARY:Yoga at Brookside Gardens
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Enjoy yoga held in a peaceful setting under the cover of the Japanese Tea House. Designed to increase flexibility and physical strength and to cultivate mental focus\, these classes are a beautiful and relaxing way to begin your weekend. Mats are not included. Ages 18 and up. \nInstructor: Tanory Ateek \nLocation: Brookside Gardens Visitor Center (March – April) or Japanese Tea House (May – August)
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/yoga-at-brookside-gardens/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Outdoor Experience,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Bats & Beavers Cruise
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for a sunset cruise aboard the pontoon boat. We’ll search for beaver lodges and feeding sites\, and hopefully see some beavers! As the sun sets\, we’ll use our bat detector to help us find feeding bats. Please register and pay for all participants. You may want to bring a jacket or sweater as it is often cooler on the boat. Meet at the pontoon boat dock\, by the boat rentals. Ages 6+.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bats-beavers-cruise-2/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-5/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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