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1800 Glenallan Avenue • Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-962-1400 Garden grounds and trails open dawn to dusk daily.

Montgomery Parks’ facilities and programs are taking precautionary measures, which are in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as well as state and county guidelines. For more information visit: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19.

Visit our website for updates: BrooksideGardens.org

Children’s Programs

Fall Children’s Programs Special Note

We look forward to welcoming you back for our fall programs both online and in person. Special cleaning measures are in place to provide a safe environment for everyone. For indoor activities, group size will be adjusted, and tables will be spaced according to current CDC guidelines. In order to seat guests at tables comfortably, we have changed the registration process so you may register your family members or close friends to be seated together at a table for four or eight (depending on the program). As we need to be mindful of the maximum group size, we suggest limiting adult supervision to one adult accompanying a child. We are sorry, walk-ins will not be accepted so everyone can keep a safe physical distance. Please contact Lynn.Richard@montgomeryparks.org if you have questions or suggestions on how we can meet your needs this fall.

Flower Buds

Excite your preschooler’s imagination virtually while engaging in nature and garden themed picture books. Fingerplays, song and manipulatives will help to enhance literary development followed by instruction to make a fun craft at home. Meet virtually online the second Monday of every month. Register children ages 3-6. We will contact you with a list of supplies to gather in advance for making your craft. A link for joining the meeting will be mailed 48 hours in advance. Adults may need to assist children with craft. Virtual online Teams meetings 10:30am-11:30am. Ages: 3-6 yrs • $25 Course #87443

Fall Fun (includes 3 classes)

9/14 Bugs and Butterflies

Monday, Sep. 14 • 10:30-11:30am

10/8

Popcorn and Pumpkins

Thursday, Oct. 8 • 10:30-11:30am

11/11 Leaf it to Leaves

Wednesday, Nov. 11 • 10:30-11:30am

Children’s Days “Good Garden Vibes and Wellness”

We’ve made some changes to our annual Children’s Day, so kids and families can enjoy the event safely. It’s more important than ever to get outside and experience the “Good Garden Vibes and Wellness” that comes from being near plants. Small groups will rotate through outdoor stations where the children will meet “Sunny Blossom” for a song and fun physical exercise, make an upcycled key windchime, pot-a-plant and practice some garden yoga and mindfulness! Families or groups of 8 including adult must register. Since this is a limited attendance event, we suggest limited adult supervision (i.e. one parent instead of two accompanying child or group of children). We are sorry, walk-ins will not be accepted so everyone can keep a safe physical distance. All Ages • Free Course #87323 • Saturday, Sep. 19 • 1:30-3:30pm Course #87325 • Sunday, Sep. 20 • 1:30-3:30pm Course #87322 • Saturday, Sep. 19 • 10am-12pm Course #87324 • Sunday, Sep. 20 • 10am-12pm

Fall Story Walk

Have some fall seasonal fun throughout the gardens while walking and reading at the same time! Practicing safe distance protocols, it’s perfect for a relaxing but engaging walk with young children. Your self-guided, approximate half-mile walk will lead you on a loop walk through the Gude Garden. Find the story-page, stop, read along with your child and complete the suggested activity. While enjoying the beauty of the new season discover the connection between books, nature and outdoor fun. Ages: 2-6 yrs • Free • No reservation required Oct. 1-Nov. 30

BOOtanica

Gather the family together for a fun evening! Play pumpkin bingo, participate in a costume parade, make pumpkin slime, and carve a pumpkin with complimentary Pumpkin Masters carving kit! Families or groups of 8 including adult must register. Since this is a limited attendance event, we suggest limited adult supervision (i.e. one parent instead of two accompanying child or group of children). We are sorry, walk-ins will not be accepted so everyone can keep a safe physical distance. All Ages • $60 / 8 participants Course #87326 • Friday, Oct. 23 • 6-8pm