(MD) (DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) The Anacostia River watershed is home to an incredible number of species, and it takes a village to get out there and document them. The goal of our Bioblitz is to educate the public about the watershed’s natural heritage and the use of the application is optional during our public events. The Bioblitz will be ...
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS), National Links Trust, DC Bird Alliance, and Dan Rauch from DC’s Department of Energy and Environment, for a morning at Langston Golf Course on Kingman Island, looking for some of the Anacostia River’s amazing birds. All birding skills welcomed! Great for new and experienced birders. Any observations made using the free iNaturalist application during ...
(DC) (Casey Trees) Join CCAN, The Langdon Park Forest Stewards, and Casey Trees to get outside and remove invasive plants! Take part in the exciting Assisted Natural Regeneration efforts happening to restore the forest at Langdon Park in NE DC. We will meet at the parking lot of the Langdon Park Rec Cente. We will start with a brief training ...
(DC) (National Park Serice) Lace up your shoes to join a ranger-led 2.5 mile guided run through the history of the Georgetown Waterfront. This one-hour, all-levels program explores the alleyways, towpaths, and waterfront trails below M Street where industry and the changing community shaped the landscape. Along the way, we will pause to stretch, reflect, and uncover the history beneath ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Enjoy a naturalist-led hike and identify plants that are safe to eat and which ones to avoid. Participants will learn how plants were used in rope making and folk remedies with connections to Eastern Woodland Indians. Foraging in Fairfax County Parks is prohibited.
(DC) (Ward 8 Woods) Join Ward 8 Woods every second Saturday of the month to restore Shepherd Parkway by removing trash and invasive vines that are smothering the trees. Since 2011, over 2,000 volunteers have removed over 200 tons of trash from the woods and cut invasive vines from over 500 trees, but much work remains to be done. Give back ...
(MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) The Anacostia River watershed is home to an incredible number of species, and it takes a village to get out there and document them! Using iNaturalist, participants will help us document its biodiversity and learn about the identification and ecology of some of the river’s fascinating species. Watch the video at the bottom of this page ...
(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Bring your family and friends to see live hawks, owls and other raptors up close at Fort Hunt Park, Pavilion A. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of Dyke Marsh, the National Park Service and Secret Gardens Birds. Registration is not required.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A warm day is a great time to cool off at the stream! Bring your water shoes and we’ll bring the buckets, nets, and other equipment needed to explore and have fun! All attendees over 3 must register; no registration required under 3. Adults must be present.
