// BY BETSY NATTER It’s cold outside but there is still plenty of activity in the woodlands and parks throughout Montgomery County. Many animals are especially active as owls and foxes are in the midst of mating seasons. Resist the urge to hibernate indoors and join naturalists at these area parks for winter excursions to [...]
Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will host two Holiday Craft Workshops on Saturday November 18th. At 10:00 a.m. we will be making “Holiday Centerpieces” using local nuts, cones and seedpods. At 1:00 p.m. we will use natural materials to create “Winsome Woodland Creatures”. Participants are asked to bring a hot glue gun if possible. (If [...]
By Betsy Natter The leaves are in full color and the days are still fairly warm, but don’t let the holidays sneak up on you unprepared. Get a jump on your holiday preparations and tap your creativity with these crafting workshops designed for both adults and kids. Most workshops and classes fill up, so register [...]
By Betsy Natter The nights are beginning to get crisp and there is a tinge of color to the foliage on the trees. As the bustle of back to school ends and schedules settle in, take some time to relax with the family and enjoy the outdoors at one of these family friendly events. Upper [...]
By Betsy Natter Biking is a popular outdoor recreation and there is always some fun event scheduled for the bike enthusiast in Montgomery County. Before summer ends take a relaxing ride on one of the county’s many trails or join an exhilarating race in a local community. Check out the opportunities below. Perk to Pub [...]
On August 6, 2017, at 7:00pm, Green Lane Park will host Kategory 5 Band. Kategory 5 is the reigning 2016-2017 House band for WMGK. Hailing from Newark, Delaware, they are six top notch performers who bring an amazing variety of classic and progressive rock and pop from the ‘70s and ‘80s. Their musicianship is so [...]
By Betsy Natter Summer is filled with sunshine, flowers, and lots of things that creep, crawl and buzz. What exactly are those things flying around and will they start “bugging” you? Gather some new information and enjoy some hands on exploration with this variety of workshops designed to teach you about some of these amazing [...]
Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will hold a program entitled “Incredible Insects” on Saturday, July 15, 2017 beginning at 1:00 pm. Join staff for a close-up look at our six-legged neighbors, the insects. Participants will use nets and bug magnifier boxes to examine our discoveries. All bugs will be released unharmed. Meet atTennis Courts (2298 [...]
By Betsy Natter If you’re looking to get yourself or the whole family outdoors for some great biking experiences this summer, Montgomery County’s vast trail system is an ideal locale for safe and scenic views for bike riders of all ability levels. Both seasoned riders and those just beginning to venture out on two wheels [...]
Commonwealth Classic Theater Company makes a return visit to Green Lane Park on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 7:00 pm. This year’s production is Shakespeare’s beautiful and heartrending masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet. Young love and old grudges collide in this timeless romantic tragedy. Critically acclaimed director Kathryn MacMillan returns to CCTC with a fast paced [...]
