Brookside Nature Center Programs & Events

Brookside Nature Center, 1400 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902

Location of Brookside Nature Center Programs & Events campBrookside Nature Center, 1400 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902

About

Brookside Nature Center Programs & Events offers Little Explorers: Squirrels and Acorns, Printmaking for Nature Lovers, Evening Campfire: Owls, Mindfulness Hike, Harper Cabin – Maryland Emancipation Day Celebration, Nature Nights: Rodents, and Little Naturalist: Trail Buddies. The outdoor park and trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset, and the Nature Center building is open Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm.

Programs

  • Little Explorers: Squirrels and Acorns
  • Printmaking for Nature Lovers
  • Evening Campfire: Owls
  • Mindfulness Hike
  • Harper Cabin – Maryland Emancipation Day Celebration
  • Nature Nights: Rodents
  • Little Naturalist: Trail Buddies

At a glance

  • Facility hours: Outdoor Park and Trails Open: Daily Sunrise to Sunset; Nature Center Building Closed: Monday – Friday; Open: Saturday: 10am to 4pm; Sunday: 12pm to 4pm

About the provider

Brookside Nature Center Programs & Events received the 2021 TripSavvy Editors’ Choice Award for Families. Due to ongoing renovations, there is limited availability this year for campfire rentals and school trip reservations.

Due to on-going renovations at Brookside Nature Center there will be limited availability this year for campfire rentals and school trip reservations.

Last updated October 29, 2026.

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