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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23AU_suggestions-for-walking-the-labyrinth_Silver-Spring-MD.html
What is a Labyrinth?
The Labyrinth is a silent walking meditation. Unlike a maze, which challenges the mind with choices and dead ends, labyrinths have only one clear, winding path leading the walker from the edge to the center. Labyrinths have b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23AS_garden-lunch-recess-lessons_Silver-Spring-MD.html
What Plants Do You Eat?
It's no secret that humans depend on plants for food. But, have you ever thought about what parts of the plant that you are eating? Take a look at the six basic plant parts:
Seeds, Roots, Stems, Leaves, Flowers and Fruits…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM239Y_evans-parkway-neighborhood-park_Silver-Spring-MD.html
Evans Parkway Neighborhood Park is the first Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission park certified by the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES).
SITES was created to transform land development and management practices through the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM239X_bioretention_Silver-Spring-MD.html
What is bioretention?
Bioretention is a technique using natural methods to remove harmful pollutants in stormwater runoff through a variety of physical, biological, and chemical treatment processes. Pollutants such as particles of dirt, oils, che…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM239W_stream-restoration_Silver-Spring-MD.html
Wheaton Branch
The health of Wheaton Branch affect the condition of all the waterways into which it flows, from Sligo Creek to the Atlantic Ocean. Wheaton Branch is a tributary of Sligo Creek which flows into the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM239V_rainscapes_Silver-Spring-MD.html
Rainscapes recreate natural ecosystems to help soil capture and filter rain water, which prevents pollution runoff and erosion, while also recharging groundwater supplies. From simple rain barrels to elaborate rain gardens, Rainscapes are a wonder…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM239U_wheaton-veterans-park-a-war-memorial_Silver-Spring-MD.html
Dedicated to America's courageous men and women veterans
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM239T_rainscapes_Silver-Spring-MD.html
Rainscapes recreate natural ecosystems to help soil capture and filter rain water, which prevents pollution runoff and erosion, while also recharging groundwater supplies. From simple rain barrels to elaborate rain gardens, Rainscapes are a wonder…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM239S_bioretention-gardens_Silver-Spring-MD.html
Bioretention Gardens absorb rainwater and filter pollutants using soil, stone and plants.
Stormwater is rain that runs off hard surfaces and carries pollution to our streams. Montgomery County has thousands of practices like this one to protect…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM239R_matthew-henson_Silver-Spring-MD.html
August 8, 1866 - Born in Charles County, Maryland.
1877-1879 - At the age of 12, leaves home to live in Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD.
1879-1884 - Joins the crew of the ship "Katie Hines" as a cabin boy and explores the world. Learns to read,…