Current Program Highlights
Check out the variety of winter programs we offer at the nature center.
Full Moon Friday
Join us for the magic of the full moon for a hike and campfire on each Friday nearest to the full moon. Feel free to bring your own hotdogs to warm over the fire and we’ll provide marshmallows. The program will be mainly outdoors with a hiking component. All hikes will be on natural surface trails.Trails steepness varies and some trails will only be accessible with stairs. Inclement weather will cancel this program. All attendees must register.
Register for Full Moon Friday
Cozy Nature Book Chat
Good books and hot drinks, what’s not to love. Join a naturalist for our Cozy Nature Book Chats. Meet fellow nature book worms as we will discuss our favorite nature books, while enjoying a hot beverage in the nature center.Books about nature or conservation with LGBTQ and BIPOC authors encouraged. Registration is required for this program.
Register for Cozy Nature Book Chat
Project FeederWatch Thursdays and Fridays
Are you interested in birding? Do you want to be part of a national community science project? Then, join us at Locust Grove Nature Center for Project FeederWatch. Project FeederWatch is a seasonal community science project, where participants count the different species of birds that flock to a bird feeder. All levels of birders are welcome. We advise you to dress appropriately for the weather and to bring your binoculars if you have them. Registration is encouraged, just so we can notify participants of cancellations. Inclement weather will cancel this program You are not required to attend all the session in the season, come to as many as you like. If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to MCP-LocustGrove@MontgomeryParks.org.
Register for Project FeederWatch
Register for Classes & Programs
Registration is required for all program attendees who fall within the program’s age range. This includes adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult unless noted otherwise.
Cancellation Information
Locust Grove follows Montgomery County Public Schools guidance for weather-related closings. If schools are closed, nature center programs that day are canceled. If schools open late, morning programs are canceled, and afternoon programs will be held as scheduled. If schools close early, programs starting after school closing will be canceled. When in doubt, call the nature center or check our Facebook page.
How to register
Each program needs a minimum number of participants. All programs will have a 48hr registration cutoff.
Questions? Please call 301-765-8660.
You will need to register through ActiveMONTGOMERY for classes and programs. This system allows you to register for classes and programs hosted by both Montgomery Parks and Montgomery County Recreation!
- Visit ActiveMontgomery
- Create an account at ActiveMONTGOMERY
- You will receive a welcome email confirming your account.
- Click on the confirmation link included in the message to complete the registration process.
- Now you are ready to register for programs at Montgomery Parks
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