Nature in the Neighborhood

Capital Nature creates neighborhood-based experiences that connect residents with their local nature. We collaborate with civic groups, local agencies, and neighborhood associations to offer creative, locally relevant programming.

Neighborhood Tree Walks

What types of trees grow in my neighborhood? Which trees are wildlife friendly? What’s the story behind that tree name? Capital Nature created seasonal tree walks for residents in three neighborhoods of DC that answered these and other fascinating questions:

Neighborhood Story Maps

Every neighborhood has a nature story. What is yours? Explore Tree Story Maps in Capital Nature’s three pilot neighborhoods!

Local Pollinators and Wildlife

What’s that butterfly that flutters in the garden? Where do bumblebees live? How do I make a wildlife-friendly yard?

Capital Nature creates programs on nature and neighborhood wildlife for residents of all ages. We also highlight area programs that offer opportunities to connect with wildlife and nature stewardship. Find these in our regional calendar.

You can support pollinators and healthy wildlife around your home and neighborhood with wildlife-friendly gardens and native trees. Good places for information: Plant NOVA Natives and Capital Naturalist. Nationally, Doug Tallamy’s Homegrown National Parks and the Xerces Society. Learn about helping local wildlife from City Wildlife.

Birding

Birding offers a special way to connect to the natural world. Neighborhood parks, yards, and streets are great places to start observing. Capital Nature can help neighborhood birders get a head start with observation expeditions and help using the Merlin and eBird apps.

Would you like to know more about the birds in your neighborhood or create a special program? Contact us at info@capitalnature.org.

Learn more about DC area birds from DC Audubon, Audubon Society of Northern Virginia, and Nature Forward. See Capital Nature’s regional calendar for bird walks offered by these and more organizations, including local parks agencies.