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Seneca Creek State Park's Reptile Encounters

Snakes and turtles inhabit the areas in Seneca Creek State Park. Come learn more about them! Dates: Wednesdays in August @ 2pm

Join our naturalist at the Nature Shack near the recycled tire playground for a fun, 30 minute program for kids. Meet a living aquatic turtle or snake, and examine shells or skins from reptiles living in the park.

Dates and Times: Every Wednesday in August @ 2pm

Cost: No Cost

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Contact Information: 301-924-2127

Address: 11950 Clopper Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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Directions: From Washington, D.C, Virginia and points south, take I-270 north towards Frederick, Maryland. Take Exit 10, Clopper Road (Route 117). Turn right at the light at the bottom of the ramp. The park is approximately 2 miles on the left.

From points north, take I-270 south towards Washington, D.C., take Exit 11 (MD Route 124 west). Turn right at the light at the bottom of the ramp. At the second light, turn right onto Clopper Road (Route 117). The park is approximately 1.5 miles on the left.

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