Home School Programs

Black Hill Visitor Center

20926 Lake Ridge Dr. • Boyds, MD 20841 • 301-528-3492 Park 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: BlackHillNature.org

Recurring Programs

Ages 12 & up: $20 • FOBH: $19

Programs willbe heldoutdoors with limitedcapacity. Registration is required, sign up atActiveMontgomery.com. Face coverings are requiredforallguests andstaffinside the buildings andoutside when nearotherpeople.

Babes in a Backpack

Let’s go outside and hike together to improve fitness, play in nature, and experience the great outdoors as a family. You will meet a naturalist at the meet-up spot and set out on a trail that will have nature play and Course #88241 • Saturday, Sep. 19 • 11-11:30am

fun learning prompts along the way. These hikes are designed for adults with young children. Most trails are not stroller accessible, so you’ll need a backpack or carrier for younger kids and non-walkers. Please register no later than 24 hours before the hike so we can contact you with the hike’s location and other important information. Please register everyone; only adults pay. All Ages • $2 / Adult Course #88252 • Thursday, Sep. 10 • 10am-12pm Course #88253 • Tuesday, Oct. 13 • 10am-12pm Course #88254 • Thursday, Nov. 12 • 10am-12pm Course #88255 • Sunday, Nov. 15 • 10am-12pm

Lake Tour by Kayak

Want to watch wildlife or just enjoy a peaceful paddle? Then join us for a leisurely tour of Little Seneca Lake. We could see beaver, herons, maybe even a bald eagle. Basic paddling experience is necessary (this is not a lesson), and you can expect to get a bit damp. We’ll supply bring your own if you have one. And don’t forget to bring water, sunscreen, and extra shoes to change into after. Meet in front of the gazebo by the pontoon boat dock and boat rental area. Course #88273 • Friday, Sep. 18 • 6-8pm Course #88274 • Sunday, Sep. 27 • 9-11am Course #88275 • Thursday, Oct. 1 • 5-7pm Course #88276 • Sunday, Oct. 18 • 9-11am

Monarch Meet & Greet

Come to the visitor center to meet a monarch butterfly. See first-hand how monarchs change from a very hungry caterpillar, to a chrysalis, to a magnificent butterfly! Park naturalists will be tagging butterflies that are ready to migrate to Mexico and may need your help to release them! Ages 1 & up: Free Course #88238 • Saturday, Sep. 5 • 11-11:30am Course #88239 • Sunday, Sep. 6 • 11-11:30am Course #88240 • Saturday, Sep. 12 • 11-11:30am Course #90790 • Sunday, Sep.13 • 12-12:30pm Course #90791 • Sunday Sep. 13 • 3-3:30pm boats, paddles, and PFD’s, though we recommend you

Course #88242 • Saturday, Sep. 26 • 11-11:30am Course #88243 • Saturday, Oct. 10 • 11-11:30am

FOBH = Friends ofBlack Hill