Event Overview
- Sunday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Outdoors at Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave. Wheaton, MD 20902
- Activities geared toward children and their families.
- Explore the science and art of sustainability through child-driven projects, plantings, and crafts.
- Registration is encouraged but not required.
- During the event, picnicking is allowed, but only within the designated event area during event hours.
- In the case of inclement weather, please call the information desk, 301-962-1400, for updates.
- This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of Brookside Gardens.
Live Performances
- The Science Guys of Baltimore will put on their show in the morning. Join the Science Guys to make science fun, cool, and easy with bubbling potions, chemical reactions, and explosions!
- L-M-N-O-People will perform family-friendly music during the afternoon.
Activity Stations
Children and their families can try:
- Potting-a-Plant
- Yoga for kids, learning about Tree-mendous Science
- Creating Collage Crowns
- Learning about iNaturalist
- Meeting our generous sponsors, the Friends of Brookside Gardens
- Learning from our partner tables: Politics and Prose with Author Ann McCallum Staats, Brookside Nature Center, Department of Environmental Protection
- and getting to hang out with our favorite Montgomery Parks mascots!
Accessibility Services
Children and their families may benefit from reviewing the social story for this event. The social story will be made available shortly.
The Accessible Shuttle Cart and Sensory Retreat, located on the Anderson Pavilion, will be available during the event.
**The plant giveaway for the pot-a-plant activity station will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to children regardless of pre-registration. Limit: one plant per child.
**Pre-registration does not guarantee activity supply availability.
