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Brookside Gardens, Montgomery Parks

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Brookside Gardens, Montgomery Parks

Hours: Visitor Center, 9am to 5pm; Conservatory, 10am to 5pm; and Gift Shop, 10am to 4:30pm.

Brookside Gardens, a public garden part of Montgomery Parks, features intricately-designed landscapes with exquisite combinations of color, scent, and textures.

09/01/2026

Just a few more days until the Saturday group of Strolls for Well-Being begins! The 8-week program is structured by 12 solo walks in the gardens using our beautiful guidebook in between 3 in-person meetings to learn, reflect and share insights. Each stroll is focused on a different social-emotional topic like possibility, transition, forgiveness or freedom. Learn more and register at www.MoCoParks.org/StrollsWell-Being

08/31/2026

As we bid August farewell, did you know September is National Yoga Month?

Reset yourself for the season and join us for Yoga Sprouts! This is a class series for children (ages 3 to 9) and their caregiver designed to introduce guided movement and mindfulness in the peaceful setting of the Gardens.

The Yoga Sprouts! class series starts this Saturday, September 5 at 10 a.m. Classes will be held every Saturday morning starting September 5 through November 14, except for September 19 and October 31. Registration is available now on ActiveMontgomery: https://mocoparks.org/4ciCxoJ

08/30/2026

Sometimes you just need a Sunday at the Gardens and a view of this scarlet rose-mallow (Muenchhusia coccinea, formerly Hibiscus coccineus) near the Aquatic Gardens.

08/29/2026

The Visitor Center entrance display explores rich browns, burgundies, and wine-colored foliage through a collection of plant curiosities. A tropical yam relative (Dioscorea dodecaneura) anchors the concept, paired with our native Heuchera villosa 'Bronze Wave,' the deep plum tones of giant tropical spiderwort (Cochliostema jacobiana), and the striking caricature plant (Graptophyllum pictum 'Chocolate'). The silver-patterned leaves of rex begonia vine (Cissus discolor 'Silver Form') help highlight the yam's beautiful silver centers.

"When designing this planting, I intentionally chose plants with uncommon colors and forms to spark curiosity," says our horticulturist, Eric. "I hope it reminds visitors that Brookside Gardens is not only a place of beauty, but also a place where you can discover something new and maybe even find a new favorite plant."
Happy growing,
Eric

08/28/2026

Celebrate Children's Day at Brookside Gardens on Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a FREE community event. Expect local performances, a plant giveaway, yoga classes, crafts, and more...all for children! Learn more about the event on the webpage: https://mocoparks.org/4qbaOMq

Registration is encouraged but not required!

08/27/2026

Have you ever taken a stroll around the gardens and left feeling lighter, less alone or like you gained a new perspective? Strolls for Well-Being is an 8-week program we offer at the gardens that is built on that very idea, that nature can a healer and a teacher. Learn more about this transformational program beginning in early September at www.MoCoParks.org/StrollsWell-Being

08/26/2026

Mark your calendars! Our popular Fall Twilight Concert Series is back every Wednesday in September from 6 to 7:30 pm. Bring your friends and family, and don’t forget your chairs, blankets, and picnics (allowed in the Gardens on concert evenings only).

Check out the great line-up of music performances and delicious food trucks by visiting here: Brookside Gardens - Special Events at https://mocoparks.org/4aR2bOb

08/25/2026

Who's that butterfly?

Don’t be fooled by these eyes – that’s not a large animal; that’s a butterfly in disguise!

The Giant Owl (Caligo memnon) is an impressively large butterfly found in central and south America. Instead of being active during the day like most butterflies, this butterfly is crepuscular, meaning that it prefers to be active during dawn and dusk. This psychic and ghost type butterfly is a master of illusion and deception.

During the day this butterfly opts to relax by resting under the shade or eating fruit. To protect itself, it folds and displays its wings which look a lot like an eye. This is meant to trick predators into thinking it is a large and threatening animal. The spots on its hindwing resemble owl eyes, hence its common name. If you look closely at its forewing, you can see what looks like a snake's head, further deceiving any potential predators.

Catch this butterfly at the Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens now until September 7th. Tickets: mocoparks.org/butterfly

08/24/2026

Don't bug out because summer is ending, come visit the Gardens this Thursday and Friday and check out our Insect Exploration Cart in the Children's Garden! This is a FREE drop-in opportunity to talk to some of our Garden Educators, look at some resources, and learn about insects.

This drop-in program will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 27 and 28. Registration is not required.

08/23/2026

The ‘Torch’ Tithonia in our Yew Garden is teeming with swallowtail butterflies!
Can you spot them all?

Address

1800 Glenallan Avenue
Wheaton, MD
20902

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(301) 962-1400

Website

http://www.brooksidegardens.org/

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