Social Studies Field Trips

Brookside Nature Center

Image courtesy of Brookside Nature Center

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Brookside Nature Center
STREET: 1400 Glenallen Ave.
CITY: Wheaton	STATE: MD	ZIP: 20902	COUNTY: Montgomery
PHONE: 301-946-9071		FEES: None
HOURS AND DAYS: Tues - Sat, 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 1 - 5 pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays.

GRADES: 4	UNITS: MD Today
CONTACT: Receptionist	PHONE: 301-946-9071
TYPE: Nature center	FEES: None
DAYS: T W Th F	HOURS: 9 am - 5 pm
LUNCH: Picnic outside
GROUP SIZE: 20 per naturalist; with advance planning up to 80 students can be accommodated if space and personnel permit.
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: yes
LENGTH OF TOUR: 1 hour - depends on topic /TD>

DESCRIPTION: The center adapts programs to the teacher's curriculum and activities in classroom. Reservations are required. There are indoor exhibits of reptiles, amphibians, and fish; native and speciality gardens; honeybee colony; miles of hiking trails; puppet theater; and the children's discovery room. Dress for the weather. The center should have a honey bee colony. Call in Aug. or Sept. for a fall visit. Schedule your visit as far ahead as possible. Next to Brookside Gardens.

RESOURCES:

• Leader's guide and self-guided nature trail booklet.

  Field Trip Planning Tools

  • MCPS Field Trip Checklist
  • Items to Bring on the Trip
  • Field Trip Tips
  • Tips for Primary Grades