Croydon Creek Nature Center

06/06/2026

Great planting advice from the City’s horticulturist!

06/02/2026

Don’t miss the Solar 101 virtual event this Thursday June 4, 7-8pm!

Did you know the Orion spacecraft used four solar arrays to help power the ship? You don’t need a spaceship to harness the power of the sun in Rockville. Switch Together helps homes and small businesses save money on rooftop solar, battery storage and optional EV chargers.
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05/18/2026

As fawn season is upon us, please take a moment to read this important reminder from Maryland's Department of Natural Resources. In most instances, fawns are not in need of human intervention. They have both physical and behavioral adaptations to help protect them from predators. If you are lucky enough to see a fawn this season, admire its cuteness from afar, but for its safety, please do not intervene.

Marylanders Reminded to Leave Fawns Alone – ‘Rescuing’ Them is Unnecessary, Dangerous, and Illegal May 18, 2026 Photo by Terry Taylor, submitted to the 2018 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautions anyone who encounters a fawn to avoid disturbing it and...

05/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Spring Festival & Kids to Parks Day Celebration yesterday! ☀️ We’re still glowing from all the joy, laughter and community spirit that filled Croydon Creek. Thanks for celebrating the outdoors with us! 💚

05/16/2026

Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday morning? Stop by the Croydon Creek Nature Center tomorrow for our Spring Festival and Kids to Parks Day celebration.

Visitors can explore the trails, meet some of our animal ambassadors, join in water play, search through soil and enjoy other hands-on activities throughout the morning.

Saturday, May 16
10 a.m. to Noon

05/13/2026

Looking for something to do tomorrow with your toddler? Join us for Little Explorers! Tomorrow, May 13, 10-11 a.m. here at the nature center. We are going to learn all about flowers and their pollinator friends through activities, stories, a hike and a craft! Register your little one here: https://secure.rec1.com/MD/city-of-rockville-md/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQwNjc1Njk=

05/12/2026

Celebrate spring with us at the Spring Festival and Kids to Parks Day celebration!

Join us on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Croydon Creek Nature Center for a morning of family-friendly outdoor fun.

Enjoy games, crafts, live animal meet-and-greets, sustainability exhibits, a woodland hike, and more.

Bring the whole family and celebrate the outdoors together.

05/10/2026

Join us for the Spring Festival and Kids to Parks Day celebration on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Croydon Creek Nature Center. Enjoy games, crafts, live animals, sustainability exhibits, woodland hikes, and more.