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Tree Climbing Academy

Wheaton Regional Park 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton

(MD) (Casey Trees) Join Casey Trees, Montgomery Parks, and Bartlett Tree Experts to learn how to climb trees! The academy aims to introduce climbing skills and experience to those interested in arboriculture and forestry, or those already in the tree care industry or related field. Over the five days, candidates will be led by expert instructors in safe working concepts, ...

A Fall Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island (Wait List)

Theodore Roosevelt Island Washington DC

(DC) (Smithsonian Associates) Enjoy a fall morning walk on a natural oasis in the Potomac River with Melanie Choukas-Bradley, the author of Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. The nearly 2-mile path follows Theodore Roosevelt Island’s shore and moves deep into the swamp and tidal inlet along the boardwalk where willows, bald cypresses, and cattails frame views of Washington, D.C. ...

$60 – $75

Free Peek Walk at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy free garden admission and a guided walk around Meadowlark's 95 acres on Tuesdays. Each one-hour walk will be over uneven, hilly terrain, have a positive focus, and include a silent, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way. Ages 18 and up.