Montgomery Parks Archives - Page 17 of 50

Montgomery Parks Community Garden Program Celebrates 15 Years by Gathering Stories From the Gardens

Published May 28, 2024 at 2:54PM

Briggs Chaney Community Garden, courtesy Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks is marking the 15^th anniversary of its Community Garden program by creating a digital archive of the experience. Through the years, hundreds of gardeners have left their mark on the land and Montgomery Parks wants to preserve their stories. Gardeners are asked to submit their fondest memories of the program online to Montgomery Parks digital gardening archive. The stories in the archive will be used to develop future gardening programs and may one day be featured in an online display dedicated to community gardening.

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Woodlawn Manor House Reopens to the Public

By MCS Staff

Published May 28, 2024 at 11:16AM

Courtesy Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks is now offering public tours of the historic Woodlawn Manor House at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park in Sandy Spring, following the completion of much-needed repairs. The historic manor dates to the early 1800s and served as the home of the Palmer family who owned and managed the farm for over 100 years.

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Police Investigating Double Homicide at Montgomery County Park

By Patrick Herron

Published May 26, 2024 at 11:02PM

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Montgomery Parks June Special Events and Programs

By MCS Staff

Published May 22, 2024 at 5:56PM

Montgomery Parks is offering up an assortment of events this June in celebration of Juneteenth and Josiah Henson’s birthday. Plus, the Summer Twilight Concert Series and Foodie Fridays return. Montgomery Parks’ June events highlights include:

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Waterfest, a Native Plant Sale and Beginning Kayaking for Older Adults Among the Special May Programs at the Nature Centers of Montgomery Parks

By Patrick Herron

Published May 11, 2024 at 7:46PM

Montgomery Parks has released a list of special events and programs taking place during the month of May. (more…)

Park Police Seeking Public’s Help Regarding Fire That Destroyed Playground and Caused ~$1 Million in Damage on Tuesday

By MCS Staff

Published May 8, 2024 at 5:47PM

The Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division and Montgomery Parks are seeking the public’s help regarding a fire that destroyed the Greenbriar Local Park main playground, located at 12525 Glen Road, Potomac, MD (video of the damage available below).

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Fire Damage Closes Large Playground at Greenbriar Local Park

By MCS Staff

Published May 8, 2024 at 12:06PM | Updated May 8, 2024 at 5:51PM

This article has been updated with additional information. The large playground at Greenbriar Local Park (12525 Glen Road) is closed indefinitely due to damage sustained in a fire. The small […]

Montgomery Parks Receives $1.15 Million in Funding from the State of Maryland for Park Renovations

By MCS Staff

Published May 7, 2024 at 10:54AM

Fairland Local Park Bike Pit, courtesy Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks received $1.15 million in capital funding for four park projects from the state of Maryland during the 2024 legislative session. The funding will be used to renovate parks and playgrounds in legislative districts in Montgomery County.

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Public Invited to Provide Input on Renovations at McKnew Local Park in Burtonsville

By MCS Staff

Published May 4, 2024 at 4:19PM

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Montgomery Parks Issues Statement on Potomac Horse Center

By Patrick Herron

Published May 4, 2024 at 8:42AM

On Wednesday, the Potomac Horse Center (PHC) at 14211 Quince Orchard Rd in North Potomac announced it will close on July 22. Later that day, residents put together a petition with hopes to save the center. (more…)

Montgomery Parks Awarded $1.6 Million Federal Investment

By MCS Staff

Published April 30, 2024 at 12:27PM

Courtesy Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks has been awarded a $1.6 million direct federal investment to rehabilitate the hard surface trail in Northwest Branch Stream Valley Unit 3.

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