UPDATE: Yappy Hour Returns to Bethesda on July 15
Update (July 8, 10:15 a.m.): Montgomery Parks announced that its Yappy Hour scheduled for July 8 is canceled due to rain. The event will now take place on July 15 from… Read More
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5 Things to Know Today, July 8, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, July 8 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Affordable Housing Efforts: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will be joined by other elected officials and members… Read More
Alcohol in County Parks No Longer Permitted as of July 1
Anyone who has enjoyed a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail at local parks during the pandemic will have to find something else to wash down their meal. As… Read More
Montgomery Parks Adds Selfie Stands Throughout the County
In celebration of National Selfie Day on Monday, Montgomery Parks announced the installation of 16 new selfie stands at 13 scenic park locations. The wooden stands have two different ledges… Read More
Swarmageddon: Local Expert Answers Questions About Cicadas
By now, many residents have likely witnessed swarms of cicadas throughout Montgomery County. The amount of creepy crawlers you’ve seen – and heard – depends on what part of the… Read More
New Program Teaches County Residents How to Grow Their Own Food
Montgomery Parks is cosponsoring a new program that will teach residents how to grow their own food. MoCo Grows is a free, three-day gardening education event that provides needed tools… Read More
Josiah and Matthew Henson and The Explorers Club
Last week I described the astounding life of Josiah Henson and the new Montgomery County Parks Museum that has just opened in his honor. This week I will tell you… Read More
Abiertas las Inscripciones para Programas y Clases de Verano en Montgomery
Las inscripciones ya están abiertas para los programas y clases del Departamento de Recreación del Condado de Montgomery (MCR), Montgomery County Recreation y del Departamento de Parques de Montgomery Montgomery Parks. … Read More
Montgomery Parks Updates Capacity Limits for Athletic Facilities, Summer Camps
Montgomery Parks announced Saturday that they will be increasing the allowed number of visitors at many of their park facilities from 25% to 50% capacity, in accordance with Montgomery County’s… Read More
Central Maryland is ‘Epicenter’ for ‘The Cicada Summer and Brood X’
Residents can expect to see millions of cicadas emerging sometime this month. They’ve been underground for the past 17 years. The last time this brood of creepy crawlers visited us… Read More
New Mobile Nature Center Makes its Way Throughout the County
Montgomery Parks recently launched a new mobile nature center and science field station. “Nature On Wheels” took to the streets over the weekend to visit various parks throughout the county… Read More
Montgomery Parks Highlights Best Trails for National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month. In celebration, Montgomery Parks announced their top picks for the best locations for bike riding across the county. Every Friday at 9 a.m. to Sunday… Read More