Meadowside
Nature Center
5100 Meadowside Lane
(in Rock Creek Regional Park)
Rockville, Maryland 20855-1812
301-924-4141
Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Trails open: sunrise to sunset
Winter hours:
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (November 1 - March 1)
Self-Guided Groups: Mid-June to August, a Fee of $1/child will be charged for groups of 10 and over. Reservations are required.
Meadowside will be closed to the public on:
- Saturday, October 4, 2008: For Annual Harvest Festival at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, MD
- Tuesday, November 11, 2008: Veteran's Day
- Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28, 2008: Thanksgiving Holiday
- Thursday, December 25, 2008: Christmas Day
- Thursday, January 1: 2009
Our programs offer varied subject matter for children and adults. In addition, you can take part in naturalist-led hikes and self-guided exhibits, animal displays and interactive areas. Enjoy our nearly 8 miles of trails.
During inclement weather, Nature Facilities follow Montgomery County Public School closures, delayed openings and early releases. If school is closed for inclement conditions, all children's programs are cancelled. Cancellation of Adult programs is determined on a case-by-case basis. Please call the nature facility to check on adult program status.
Meadowside Nature Calendar
Get our free July Nature calendar!
Featured programs
To make registration easier make note of the course # and register at ParkPASS.
- See our complete listing of programs
- Registration for Summer programs
- Registration for Fall programs
New cub scout programs!
Check out our new Cub Scout program offerings! Look under the Badge section above for the new programs. Is there an activity pin or elective you would like to see us offer? Contact us at 301-924-4141 for more information.
Wee Little Scientists
Second Camp Added!
#59849 7/15 to 7/18 Tuesday through Friday 10:30-11:15a.m.
Let your little scientists explore the world around them through hands-on experiments and other activities designed specifically for tots. Naturalist: Glenn Rice $40
Second Boy Scout Overnight Geology Badge added
#59900 7/17 and 7/18 Thursday and Friday, 12:00p.m. to 12p.m.
Dig deep into geology as we explore Crystal Caverns, camp overnight in a cave, and meet the Geology merit badge requirements. Naturalist: Glenn Rice $80.00
Information & how to register for this course
Storytime: "What the Sea Saw"
#54914 7/9 Wednesday 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Explore the magical world of the ocean and its different habitats including the shores as we discuss the animals and plants that live there. Story and a craft. Naturalist: Sandy Staplesi. 3 - 6yrs $5.
Sign up on ParkPASS or call Meadowside Nature Center at 301-924-4141.
Information & how to register for this Course
Photo albums
Check
out Meadowside Nature Center's Photo Albums
Free nature wallpaper
Meadowside Nature Center wallpapers available!
Let us bring the Seasons of Rock Creek Regional Park to you until
you can come and experience them yourself.
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Autumn 2005 |
Butterfly 2006 |
Cardinal in Winter |
Nature notes from Meadowside!
Summer has come to the woods and meadows here. Bluebirds and other songbirds have built nests and rearing young. The beautiful song of the Wood Thrush and others echo through the woods. The coolness of the woodland canopy is welcome is those who come to enjoy our trails and sights of Rock Creek Regional Park in the summer.
Date of last update: June 4, 2008
