Tag Archive: Montgomery Parks
What’s happening along Sligo Creek? An update on Montgomery Parks restoration efforts
If you have been walking along Sligo Creek recently, you may have noticed some of the many water quality improvement projects. Recently, Andy Frank and Matt Harper from Montgomery Parks led
Friends of Sligo Creek’s Jim Anderson is Park and Planning Volunteer of the Year
Jim Anderson of the Friends of Sligo Creek was named Volunteer of the Year In June by the Montgomery County Recreation and Parks Advisory Board in recognition of his more
Greening of a Park: Kemp Mill Urban Park gets a green makeover!
Montgomery Parks has just renovated Kemp Mill Urban Park. The park is situated in Wheaton, adjacent to a busy shopping center in an urban community. Originally opened in 1970, the
BioBlitz 2017: fifth graders exploring nature, observing critters, and sharing findings
On June 7th, students from Clarksburg Elementary School attended a BioBlitz event collaboratively organized by Montgomery County DEP, Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County Parks and the Audubon Naturalist Society.
You’re Invited! Greenbriar Local Park soon to open in Potomac
Join us for the grand opening of Greenbriar Local Park on Saturday, November 5th from 11 am – 1 pm! Greenbriar Local Park, located at 12525 Glen Road in Potomac,
Champion tree tour featured in the Washington Post
Twice a year, local botanists and tree experts Joe Howard and Carole Bergmann, host a tour of Champion Trees in the County. This fall, the tour is October 21st. Touring
National Public Lands Day and Days to Serve
For those who love visiting Montgomery County’s fantastic park system, this month offers the opportunity to give back. Montgomery Parks is a proud supporter of Days to Serve and National
