Brookside Nature Center, Montgomery Parks

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Brookside Nature Center, Montgomery Parks Brookside Nature Center is a facility of Montgomery Parks. The nature center has free admission.

Since 1961, Brookside Nature Center has engaged visitors in fun and meaningful ways to connect to both the natural and cultural resources in Montgomery County. Located within Wheaton Regional Park, the nature center interprets local natural and cultural history through programs, exhibits, hands-on nature discovery areas, bay-friendly gardens, nature trails, accessible and interpretive boardwalks, and our unique nature play area. We provide naturalist-led programs that explore the dynamic areas of parkland to the public, school children, scouts, and other groups.

Celebrate the season with our Make & Take program! Transform a pumpkin into a bird feeder with a park naturalist at Broo...
10/14/2026

Celebrate the season with our Make & Take program! Transform a pumpkin into a bird feeder with a park naturalist at Brookside Nature Center!

🎃 Saturday, October 24th | 10:30am-12:00pm | Ages 6+ | $10

🐦‍⬛ Register each child and adult on ActiveMontgomery: https://mocoparks.org/4hFJtzy

Join us at Brookside Nature Center for the Little Naturalist Program! Hand in hand, adults and children will explore, la...
10/12/2026

Join us at Brookside Nature Center for the Little Naturalist Program! Hand in hand, adults and children will explore, laugh, play, and learn about the natural world. Arts and crafts, hikes, and story times will keep adults and children busy.

🍂 Little Naturalist: Trail Buddies | Wednesday, October 14th | 10:30-11:30am | Ages 3-4 | $7

🍂 Little Naturalist: Trail Buddies | Wednesday, October 28th | 10:30-11:30am | Ages 3-4 | $7

🍂 Little Naturalist: Trail Buddies | Wednesday, November 18th | 10:30-11:30am | Ages 3-4 | $7

This program is for children at least 3 years old but younger than 5 years old. Register the child(ren) an adult must attend. Register on ActiveMontgomery: https://mocoparks.org/4iN9vle

🍂 Honor this time of transformation into fall with a mindfulness hike at Brookside Nature Center! We'll explore what les...
09/30/2026

🍂 Honor this time of transformation into fall with a mindfulness hike at Brookside Nature Center! We'll explore what lessons this season has to offer with reflective prompts and mindful activities.

🍂 Saturday, Oct 10th | 8:30-9:30am | 18+ | $7 | Brookside Nature Center | Register at: https://mocoparks.org/4rylPYV

Explore the fall programs at Maydale Nature Classroom! Register on ActiveMontgomery today: https://mocoparks.org/4jrzvCU...
09/30/2026

Explore the fall programs at Maydale Nature Classroom! Register on ActiveMontgomery today: https://mocoparks.org/4jrzvCU

🍂 Paws With A Therapy Dog | Friday, October 2nd | 10:30-11:30am | Maydale Nature Classroom | Ages 3+ | FREE

🍂 Night Hike! | Friday, October 2nd | 7:00-8:00pm | Maydale Nature Classroom | Ages 6+ | $7

🍂 Nature Explorers: Tracks 101 | Saturday, October 17th | 10:30-11:30am | Ages 3+ | $7

🍂 Campfire Cookout | Friday, October 23rd | 7:00-8:30pm | Maydale Nature Classroom | Ages 6+ | $10

🍂 Paws With A Therapy Dog | Friday, November 6th | 10:30-11:30am | Ages 3+ | FREE

🍂 Night Hike! | Friday, November 6th | 7:00-8:00pm | Maydale Nature Classroom | Ages 6+ | $7

Register on ActiveMontgomery today: https://mocoparks.org/4jrzvCU

Fall is here! 🍂🍁🌰 What signs have you seen? Drop your observations and pictures in the comments!
09/25/2026

Fall is here! 🍂🍁🌰 What signs have you seen? Drop your observations and pictures in the comments!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to start a campfire? Join a Park Naturalist and learn different ways to stack your log...
09/18/2026

Have you ever wanted to learn how to start a campfire? Join a Park Naturalist and learn different ways to stack your logs, different lighting techniques, and fire safety!

Participants are encouraged to bring a campfire snack for roasting. All attendees must register. Inclement weather could cancel this program. Be sure to check Brookside Nature Center for day-of events.

🪵Brookside Nature Center | Sat, Sept 26th | 1:00-3:00pm | Ages 8+ | $10

🔥Register at https://mocoparks.org/4xsNz2m An Adult MUST BE registered with child at time of registration.

Stop by on a weekend to see photos by local artist Alexis Smith! More of her work available to view here: https://mocop...
09/09/2026

Stop by on a weekend to see photos by local artist Alexis Smith! More of her work available to view here: https://mocoparks.org/46L5WVe

🍂 Honor this time of transformation as summer turns to fall with a mindfulness hike at Brookside Nature Center! We'll ex...
09/07/2026

🍂 Honor this time of transformation as summer turns to fall with a mindfulness hike at Brookside Nature Center! We'll explore what lessons this season has to offer with reflective prompts and mindful activities.

🍂 Saturday, Sept 12th | 8:30-9:30am | 18+ | $7 | Brookside Nature Center | Register at: https://mocoparks.org/4harFfp

Join Little Explorers at Brookside Nature Center! Let's read stories, sing songs, and take mini-hikes meant for the youn...
09/01/2026

Join Little Explorers at Brookside Nature Center! Let's read stories, sing songs, and take mini-hikes meant for the youngest legs!

🦋 Little Explorers: Monarch Butterflies | Wed, Sept. 16th at 10:30am | Brookside Nature Center | Ages 18 M - 3 Years | $7

🦋 Little Explorers: Monarch Butterflies | Wed, Sept. 30th at 10:30am | Brookside Nature Center | Ages 18 M - 3 Years | $7

Please note: The Little Explorers programs scheduled in the same month will have the same topic and activities.

This program is for children at least 18 months to 3 years. Register each child, a guardian must attend: https://mocoparks.org/3S9i6Ux

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1400 Glenallan Avenue
Wheaton, MD
20902

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(301) 962-1480

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