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Montgomery Parks
Recreational Facilities
Wheaton, MD 2,488 followers
Montgomery Parks' mission, vision, and values: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/parks/.
About us
Montgomery Parks--part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and a six-time winner of the National Gold Medal for Excellence in Parks--provides residents and visitors with access to more than 38,000 acres of parkland and more than 420 parks. Montgomery Parks is located in Montgomery County, Maryland. Our park system includes more than 270 miles of trails, lakes and streams, historic sites, event centers, and recreational facilities, including indoor ice rinks and tennis courts, miniature golf, driving range, athletic fields, campgrounds, nature centers, and botanic gardens. Montgomery Parks also offers classes and programs throughout the year. #MoCoParks #MontgomeryParks
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https://linktr.ee/montgomeryparks
External link for Montgomery Parks
- Industry
- Recreational Facilities
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Wheaton, MD
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1927
- Specialties
- land stewardship, park administration, natural resources, cultural resources, programming, park recreation, park trails, diversity, botanical gardens, tennis, driving range, miniature golf, SplashPark, historic sites, boating, camping, playgrounds, event centers, ice rinks, athletic fields, nature centers, and activity building rentals
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Employees at Montgomery Parks
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Tanya Lervik
Arts & Travel Writer, Researcher, Travel Logistics Expert.
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Melissa Chotiner
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Vikas Kapoor
Systems & Configuration Manager at Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commision
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Angela Yau, CIT, RYT
Interpretive Manager, Trainer and Coach with a passion for helping organizations share the stories of their place and their people in ways that are…
Updates
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It’s hot outside, really hot. How do our raptors at Meadowside Nature Center keep cool with the temperature rises? Due to their carnivorous diet, they don’t really need to drink water to stay hydrated, but they do look for ways to cool down. Some take a dip in the water; others visit a bird bath. And some, like Scarlet, enjoy being misted from a garden hose. Check out this article from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to learn how raptors keep cool: https://lnkd.in/eG5QnA-n
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Camp Stories Summer is in full swing, and chances are, that if there are kids in your life, at least part of their summer includes camp—day camp, sports camp, adventure camp, sleepaway camp, and on from there. Did you know that there was once a very popular Girl Scouts camp at Rockwood Special Park? In the mid-20th century, troops would come all over to hike, experience nature, and visit historic sites in nearby D.C. The camp was also special at the time, because it was integrated at time when many local council camps were not. Visit the Untold Stories webpage to learn more about how girl scouts stopped the Girl Scouts of the USA from selling this beloved property to developers in the 1970s: https://lnkd.in/epEp_KiV Photo caption: Girl Scout leaders often used Rockwood for their camp training courses Courtesy Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital
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Reminder: Montgomery Parks Fall athletic field reservations open online Monday, July 15 starting at 6:30 am. Be first in line to reserve your practice or game space! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dij5mf_3
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Brookside Gardens is accepting applications for part-time seasonal employees to assist with gardening tasks from March through November. Apply: https://lnkd.in/ehYP3k8R
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Discover the White-throated Sparrow this #FloraAndFaunaFriday! These charming birds stand out with a distinctive white throat patch and a yellow spot near their eyes. Larger than many sparrows at 7 inches long, featuring a forked tail and blackish bill. In Maryland, they migrate from the North in late October and stay through late April to early May, favoring open deciduous woods and residential areas with leafy ground cover. They forage on the ground for insects and seeds and are known for their noisy feeding habits. They are also frequent visitors to bird feeders in the fall and winter, when natural food resources are scarce, enjoying sunflower seeds and white millet. Breeding in central Canada and New England, they nest low to the ground or occasionally in conifers after ground nests are threatened by predators. Despite their abundance in winter habitats, these sparrows are facing declines in their breeding range up North. Let's appreciate and protect these beautiful birds! To learn more about the White-throated Sparrow check out: https://lnkd.in/e3ZKJ9h4 Source: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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From getting out and active in the parks, to live performances for you and the little ones, we've got you covered with this week's newsletter! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eBddeQ8n Be sure to subscribe so you can stay up to date on all of our upcoming programs!
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Calling all local sports coaches, local sports teams, and league players: Montgomery Parks Fall athletic field reservations open online Monday, July 15 starting at 6:30 am. Be first in line to reserve your practice or game space! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dij5mf_3
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Montgomery Parks is seeking an Ice-Skating Director. The Ice Skating Director will perform professional managerial work in the programming and operation of a multi-functional facility, Wheaton Ice Arena, with an NHL rink, pro shop, snack bar, locker rooms, weight room, party/meeting rooms, and bleacher seating. Apply: https://lnkd.in/drgysAGs
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Brookside Gardens is seeking a seasonal, part-time cashier to join the gift shop staff team for the fall and winter holiday season. Apply by 7/17: https://lnkd.in/eKF9JfKB
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