MontgomeryParks
Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Avenue • Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-962-1480 • www.BrooksideNature.org Open Tuesday–Saturday, 9 am–5 pm; Sunday, 1–5 pm. Trails open daily, dawn to dusk.
Recurring Programs Some of our programs are so popular that we offer them a number of times throughout the season. Please check below for the dates that work best for you.
Flying Squirrels
Maryland Flying Squirrels are abundant, cute, and active year-round, but few see them in the wild because they are active at night - nocturnal. Brookside Nature Center has established a squirrel feeding station so some of our flying squirrels can be seen up close by our visitors. The program starts on the Nature Center deck 30 minutes after sunset to allow the sky to darken. Rain cancels the program. Ages: 1 & up. Fee: Free Course #66892 • Friday Jun. 7 • 8:30-9 pm Course #66894 • Friday Jun. 14 • 8:30-9 pm Course #66895 • Friday Jun. 21 • 8:45-9:15 pm Course #66896 • Friday Jun. 28 • 8:45-9:15 pm Course #66897 • Friday Jul. 5 • 8:45-9:15 pm Course #66898 • Friday Jul. 12 • 8:30-9 pm Course #66899 • Friday Jul. 19 • 8:30-9 pm Course #66900 • Friday Jul. 26 • 8:30-9 pm Course #66901 • Friday Aug. 2 • 8:15-8:45 pm Course #66902 • Friday Aug. 9 • 8:15-8:45 pm Course #66903 • Friday Aug. 16 • 8-8:30 pm Course #66904 • Friday Aug. 23 • 7:45-8:15 pm Course #66905 • Friday Aug. 30 • 7:45-8:15 pm
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Maryland Turtle Talks
Summer Saturdays are a great time to soak up the sun - for people and turtles! Come visit our new outdoor box turtle exhibit and learn about the natural history and conservation challenges of these iconic reptiles from our volunteer “Turtle Talkers.” You’ll enjoy seeing our resident turtles explore the great outdoors! Join us on the entrance ramp Saturday morning from 10:00 - 10:30. Rain cancels program. Ages: 3 & up. Fee: Free Saturdays @ 10 am
Creature Feature
Join a naturalist every Sunday to learn about the animals who live in and around Wheaton Regional Park. Discover the amazing adaptations and features of the different animals on display in the Nature Center. This free program doesn't require registration. Sundays @ 1:30 pm
Sunday Storytimes
Enjoy a story that highlights the nature found in and around the Nature Center, be it plants, animals, rocks, sun, or weather. Sundays @ 3:00 pm
Program Access (Inclusion Services) 301-495-2581. | ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org | TTY 301-439-0579