Native Bees and Native Plant Dependency (Virtual)

(VA) (Virginia Native Plant Society) Join the Jefferson Chapter of VNPS and Sam Droege, Wildlife Biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, for an expert talk about the native bees and the plants they need to survive.

Science Investigation: Owls!

Georgetown Neighborhood Library 3260 R St NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (DC Public Library) Did you know that owls cough up a pellet made of the bones and fur of the animals that they eat? Join us for a hands-on science investigation by dissecting an owl pellet and determining what kinds of animals the owls ate! This activity will be led by a naturalist from the Gulf Branch Nature Center! ...

Assisted Migration: A Solution to Combat Climate Change or Gardening? (Virtual)

(VA) (Virginia Native Plant Society) Join the Potowmack Chapter of VNPS and Charles Smith as he continues his annual presentation tradition to discuss Assisted Migration. Moving species to new areas to offset climate change is being much discussed and promoted. Who decides what species to move, to where and why? Join this discussion of how species are chosen to be ...

My Dog & Me Hike

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Put on your sneakers and dress for the outdoors! Bring your fur babies along for this adult only 1.5-2 mile hike on natural surface trails in Wheaton Regional Park. Dogs participating in this program must be on-leash, up to date on vaccinations and familiar with being around other dogs and people. Ages 18+.

Hibernation: The Science of Sleep

Winkler Botanical Preserve 5400 Roanoke Ave., Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Ever wonder how some of our native furry friends survive the chilly winter days outside? Register the whole family to learn the difference between hibernation vs. brumation and the science behind why and how animals sleep safely in the cold. During this interactive workshop, you'll make and take home a rabbit friend and learn how to help ...

Flying Squirrel Lore

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Flying squirrels are found throughout the wooded neighborhoods of Arlington, but are seldom seen. Join us to learn about these nocturnal rodents in our classroom, then see wild flying squirrels outdoors. Dress for the weather, it can become very cold. Find more Arlington Parks nature and stewardship events here.

$6

Journey of the Eels

Bon Air Park 850 N Lexington St, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) We will learn about eels in Arlington and how they have journeyed from the Sargasso Sea. Then, we will look for eels in Four Mile Run. Dress for the weather. Families. Find our more about Arlington Parks nature and stewardship events here.

$6

Little Critters Nature Play: Animal Diets

Smithsonian's National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (National Zoo) Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we explore one of the most important parts of nature- TREES! We'll learn how trees can be animal homes, explore different parts of trees through art, and build forest homes for animals. Little Critters Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities ...

Free
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