(MD) (Nature Forward) Whether you call this astronomical event the shortest day — or the longest night — of the year, it’s a good occasion to pause the bustle of daily life and join fellow nature lovers on a hike in a beautiful place! Our outing starts at the Widewater area along the C&O Canal Towpath and will move upriver to Great Falls. We’ll traverse the bridges out to the Great Falls Overlook – and after enjoying the drama and din of the Falls, retrace our steps back to Widewater. As daylight fades we’ll look and listen for wildlife activity – primarily birds – as they settle in for the longest night of the year.

Leaders: Stephanie Mason and Genevieve Wall