Per Montgomery County: August starts giving hints that the end of summer could be in sight, so the nature centers of Montgomery Parks are offering many ways to make the most of the month. The schedule includes a class on how to make citronella candles that can ward off mosquitoes and a walk through the wildflowers of the Locust Grove Nature Center in Bethesda.
The August schedule of special events at nature centers will include:
- Citronella Candle Making. Saturday, Aug. 19. 10 – 11 a.m. Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville. Make your own citronella soy candle and ward off mosquitoes in your backyard the natural way. Ages 14 and older. Registration required. $7.
- Fall Wildflower Walk. Sunday, Aug. 20. 10 a.m.-noon. Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the park with master naturalists who will interpret the last spectacular show of wildflower color before the season changes. Ages 16 and older. Registration required. $7.
- End of Summer Night Hike. Saturday, Aug. 26. 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. Maydale Nature Classroom, 1638 Maydale Drive, Colesville. Explore the outdoors with a naturalist-led hike and learn about nocturnal animals. Registration required. Ages 6 and older. $6.
- Play Day at Clarkmont Local Park. Thursday, Aug. 31. | 11 a.m.-noon. Clarkmont Local Park, 13905 Stilt Street, Boyds.