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)
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 March Calendar
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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 Spring 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.
Storytime: "Two Bad Ants"
#50763 5/14 Wednesday 9:30-10:30am.
Can you imagine what it would be like to be an ant. Come and explore the Lilliputian world of insects, and you will have a much better appreciation of our natural world. Naturalist: Sandy Staples. 3-6 yrs $5.
Busy as a Beaver?
50509 5/14 Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00pm.
We'll get busy too, and take a look at these amazing builders. From their big teeth to those large flat tails, explore the largest rodent in North America. Fun activities and a walk to a pond will show you how beavers impact the habitat and how they keep so busy. Naturalist: Lisa Droubi3-6yrs $5.
Information & How to Register for This Course
Mother's Day
50508 5/9 Friday 10:30-11:30a.m.
Read a story, learn about momma and baby animals in nature, and make a special keepsake. Mom and youngsters can enjoy a morning in nature. Naturalist: Lisa Droubi. 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!
Spring has come to the woods and meadows here. Red maples are showing off their red buds and chipmunks have emerged from hibernation to scurry under our feeders. Red-winged blackbirds and robins have arrived to set up their territories and start filling the air with their songs.. Come and visit us, search for the tracks, traces and sounds of Nature in Spring!!
Date of last update: April 28, 2008
