Spring is in full swing, so here are three outdoor opportunities to enjoy some sun this Saturday, from a dog parade to a relaxing morning in the forest.
The Birds and the Bees and Trees
May 31, 10-11:30 a.m. | Brookside Nature Center
1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902
Take a stroll along the Northwest Branch Stream Valley to catch a glimpse of native trees and see flowers, birds, bees and nature; for adults age 18 and older. $10 | montgomeryparks.org
Spring Forest Bathing
May 31, 10 a.m. to noon | Locust Grove Nature Center
7777 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817
Join a two-hour session in nature led by a certified forest therapy guide. Based on a Japanese practice, forest bathing allows participants to “take in the atmosphere of the forest,” fostering a deeper connection to the natural environment. $10 | montgomeryparks.org
Kensington Dog Parade
May 31, noon to 2 p.m. | Flinn Park
10227 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD 20895
Parade with your pooch through Antique Row in Kensington, ending at BabyCat Brewery. Along the way, meet new friends — canine and human — win dog-themed prizes and enjoy a drink at the brewery to benefit the Montgomery County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Free | tok.md.gov
