Immerse yourself in the outdoors by using your senses, taking in the bright reds, oranges and yellows of our native oak, tulip, and beech trees and the sound of your feet crunching on the brown leaves below. Join Senior Nature Educator Gina Ghertner on a hike as she shares fascinating facts about local wildlife, native plants, geology, and the unique ecosystem of the Northwest Branch gorge area. 

10701 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901

Join us for a special community drop-in event at the future home of the Springsong Museum!

Join Jorge Bogantes Montero, Natural Resources Program Manager at the Anacostia Watershed Society, for a guided ecology hike exploring the natural and ecological features of Burnt Mills East Park and the surrounding area. With deep expertise in conservation and ecological restoration, Jorge will lead participants through local habitats while discussing native plant communities, watershed dynamics, wildlife, and ongoing restoration efforts in the Anacostia River Watershed.

Get ready to explore, learn, and sweat a little on the Sizzling Summer Scramble on Saturday August 30, 9-11am!  This guided summer nature walk along the scenic Copperhead Trail in Silver Spring’s Northwest Branch area is perfect for curious minds of all ages looking to connect with the wild side of Maryland.