Central Maryland is ‘Epicenter’ for ‘The Cicada Summer and Brood X’
Residents can expect to see millions of cicadas emerging sometime this month. They’ve been underground for the past 17 years. The last time this brood of creepy crawlers visited us was 2004.
“We are in the epicenter here in central Maryland for the cicada summer and Brood X,” said Montgomery Parks Nature Center Manager Angela Yau.
Here’s what will happen when the special breed of insects “come out to play” over the next couple of weeks.
The Cicadas will be emerging soon ‼️ Here’s a close up of one that came out early
‘Nature on Wheels’ Coming to a Park Near You
Nature on Wheels, a mobile nature center and science field station, will make its first stop at Acorn Park in Silver Spring on Friday, announced Montgomery Parks, which is part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
The mobile station is equipped with field research and presentation tools, mobile displays and other activities. Park naturalists will lead the programs and games.
“We can’t wait to take our nature programming on the road and engage with residents in the neighborhoods where they live and play,” said Angela Yau, Facility Manager, Locust Grove Nature Center. “Nature on Wheels allows us to provide nature programs in a safe, outdoor environment and is a way for us to increase access to community science, community service, and career exploration programs throughout the county.”