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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-04-2024 to 05-04-2024Day(s) of the week: SaturdayTime: 10:30 AM → 12:30 PMInstructor: Marianne Starr, Naturalist, Locust Grove Nature CenterTerm: 2024-2Location: TripLevel of Difficulty: 1 out of 5 We'll look for late blooming spring flowers, look for insects and talk about their importance to the ecosystem, and wildlife in and around the canal and river. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Follow signs off the Clara Barton Parkway to the Carderock C&O parking. Park in the Carderock... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 06-08-2024 to 06-08-2024Day(s) of the week: SaturdayTime: 10:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Marianne Starr, Naturalist, Locust Grove Nature CenterTerm: 2024-2Location: TripLevel of Difficulty: 3 out of 5 Learn about a unique ecosystem, the history of this vast park, and the flora and fauna in this beautiful, quiet place. Meet at the Wilson’s Mill Parking area, 25200 Clarksburg Road, 20871. Additional parking is diagonally across the street – Kingsley Trail parking area. Walkers will leave promptly at 10:00 am,... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 07-13-2024 to 07-13-2024Day(s) of the week: SaturdayTime: 10:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Marianne Starr, Naturalist, Locust Grove Nature CenterTerm: 2024-2Location: TripLevel of Difficulty: 2.5 out of 5 We'll walk along Rock Creek, look for summer wildflowers, interesting arthropods and enjoy a summer morning in the woods. Meet at the Veirs Mill Local Park, 4425 Garrett Park Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Portajohns are available. Walkers will leave promptly at 10:00 am, so plan to arrive and park before... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 08-10-2024 to 08-10-2024Day(s) of the week: SaturdayTime: 10:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: Marianne Starr, Naturalist, Locust Grove Nature CenterTerm: 2024-2Location: TripLevel of Difficulty: 2.5 out of 5 This natural trail includes a beautiful waterfall and plenty of trees to keep you in the shade. Its namesake, Rachel Carson, was an outstanding American writer, environmental activist, and Montgomery County resident. Burnt Mills West Special Park, 10700 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD. Poles are optional. ... read more