With the end of Daylight Savings Time, take advantage of the brighter mornings by embarking on a hike or exploring the blooming Brookside Gardens this weekend.
Let Nature Be Your Superpower: Cultivating Resilience and Wisdom in Everyday Life
November 8, 10-11:45 a.m. | Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. In this class, learn how to strengthen and deepen your connection with nature in everyday ways. Then, go outdoors for a guided exploration of the gardens and hands-on exercises; for adults ages 18 and older. $36 | montgomeryparks.org
Archeology Tour
November 8, 1-1:30 p.m. | Josiah Henson Museum and Park
11410 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Take a guided tour of the grounds to learn about the features and artifacts that inform our understanding of Rev. Josiah Henson’s life at the Riley Plantation. This 30-minute tour is appropriate for ages 6 and older. $3 | montgomeryparks.org
Fall Festival
November 8, 1-4 p.m. | The Shops at Wisconsin Place
5310 Western Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Enjoy live music, face painting, caricatures, train rides, a vintage photo booth, airbrush tattoos, crafts and more at this annual fall festival.
Free | shopwisconsinplace.com
Hike to Parks Unknown: Seniors 55+ Beginner
November 9, 9:30-11 a.m. | Winding Creek Local Park
12326 Dewey Road, Wheaton, MD 20906
Join a park naturalist for an off-site hike and get to know a new park. This event is for beginner hikers with more emphasis on nature interpretation, including a one-hour hike less than 1.5 miles, followed by a social chat. A Nature on Wheels vehicle will provide seating, water and bathroom access. $10 | montgomeryparks.org
