Celebrate Earth Day with three Montgomery County museums and bring family and friends to Glenstone for free guided nature hikes and activities, KID Museum for family-friendly robotics and nature activities, and the future Springsong Museum site for self-guided observation hikes.

FREE & Self-guided, open to all ages

📍 Location: Burnt Mills East Park, 10701 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901
📅 Date: Saturday, April 18 & Sunday April 19, 2026
🕚 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

INFORMATION ABOUT ACTIVITIES

Young and old alike can participate in a self-guided scavenger hunt along the dramatic fall line between the Piedmont Plateau and the Coastal Plain, which is approximately 1-mile trail loop.
Naturalists will be available along path to point out key landmarks and features.
The ground can be uneven, parts are on an incline, and there are a few rock scrambles. Hiking boots are recommended and some may want to bring hiking poles.
Water fountains and bathrooms are not available along the trail, but there are shops close by with both.

Accessibility notes: Open rain/shine. Parking available at the Burnt Mills East Special Park (Trader Joe’s side of Colesville Road) 10701 Columbia Pike

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Naturally Connected

By Springsong Museum

Naturally Connected

an Earth Day Celebration & Collaboration