Fall into autumn this weekend by volunteering, exercising, hiking, or learning about nature. Check out these activities around parks for Friday, September 23, to Sunday, September 25:
Volunteer
National Public Lands Day(opens in a new tab) is this weekend. Celebrate by volunteer for a park cleanup, trail maintenance, or Weed Warrior event, or enjoying a program on Saturday, September 24, or Sunday, September 25.
Hike
Trek into Oktoberfest at Parks Ale Trail(opens in a new tab) on Saturday, September 24, 11 am to 3 pm. Hike Lake Needwood Trails then enjoy a cold local brew and lunch at two beer gardens. Free admission!
Calm
Find your center in the beauty of Brookside Gardens on Saturday, September 24. Adults can relax during Yoga at Brookside Gardens(opens in a new tab) at 9:30 am. Parents can join their kids—ages three to seven—for Yoga Sprouts(opens in a new tab) at 10:30 am.
Engage
Visitors of all ages can connect with nature in the parks this weekend.
Young ones ages six months to three years will enjoy Play Day at Germantown Town Center Urban Park(opens in a new tab)on Friday, September 23, 11 am to 12 pm.
Learn about birds of prey at Meadowside Nature Center’s Raptor Caretaker Chats(opens in a new tab), on Saturday, September 24, at 12 pm.
Finally, children ages three to seven will enjoy a tale and activity during Nature Story Time(opens in a new tab) at Brookside Nature Center on Sunday, September 25, 3:30 pm.
For these and other programs, events, and activities, visit the calendar of events(opens in a new tab) or “Things to Do(opens in a new tab)” on the Montgomery Parks website.
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