# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Community Science Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the return of the Community Science Festival- a celebration of natural science and engaging the community as we take part in the global City Nature Challenge bioblitz as part of team Washington DC! Learning and fun for all ages at this free event- registration not required but registration guarantees you a free takeaway item. Take part in hands-on and minds-on discovery with:

the Nature on Wheels,
environmental exhibitors,
walks and talks with naturalists as well as our Teens Engaged and Empowered in Nature Stewardship program interns.
If you just love nature from the sidewalk outside your door to the vast expanses of our parks, this is the event for you.

City Nature Challenge Guided Hike – 11am to 12pm.

Hike the park with a park naturalist and learn how to contribute to biodiversity science using just your cell phone! Program includes a brief presentation on the iNaturalist app and a hike in the park. Participants will have the option to add their observations to a public database and be part of a global competition. No registration required. The hike is limited to the first 25 guests who arrive. This program takes place at Lake Needwood in Rock Creek Regional Park

Caminata con guía para el City Nature Challenge (en español) -1 to 2pm

Camina con una naturalista y aprende cómo contribuir a la ciencia de la biodiversidad con nada más que tu celular. Programa incluye una presentación breve sobre la aplicación iNaturalist y una caminata por el parque. Los participantes tendrán la opción de agregar sus observaciones a una base de datos pública y ser parte de un concurso mundial. No se requiere inscripción previa. La caminata es para los primeros 25 personas en llegar al programa. Este programa tiene lugar en Lake Needwood del Parque Regional Rock Creek.

This program is FREE for all ages
Learn more and register: https://montgomeryparks.org/events/community-science-festival/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/derwood/community-science-festival/200029840217250
- **Event Categories**: contests, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Derwood
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 15700 Needwood Lake Circle Rockville, MD 20855
- **lat**: 39.11622
- **long**: -77.12827
- **full address**: 15700 Needwood Lake Circle Rockville, MD 20855, 15698 Needwood Lake Cir, Derwood, MD 20855, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Community Science Festival being held?
  - **A:** Community Science Festival takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 15700 Needwood Lake Circle Rockville, MD 20855, 15698 Needwood Lake Cir, Derwood, MD 20855, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Community Science Festival?
  - **A:** Community Science Festival is organized by Montgomery Parks.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Montgomery Parks's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Montgomery Parks a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Montgomery Parks has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Community Science Festival is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Derwood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Community Science Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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