Brookside Nature Center

A little disappointed that the nature center was closed last time I visited (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) but I've been here many times and always enjoy the displays and walking around outside...

Even though it is winter there's still plenty to do at Brookside Gardens. Maple sugaring days are here! Learn how maple is harvested and turned into syrup during the month of February. Walk the...

Adjacent to Brookside Gardens is Brookside Nature Center. You can easily walk between the two, as I did. The Nature Center is more woodsy and hiking focused. I didn't go to the center, but I did...

This is a great destination for families. It's located in Brookside Gardens adjacent to their main parking lot. The nature center gift shop is here. It has fun & educational nature themed items...

This is an outstanding nature center and trail right off the beaten path in Silver Spring. It's adjacent to greenhouses and botanical gardens, and there is some sort of farm for horse riding down...