(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) If you’ve ever sat outside listening to the frogs and wondered what species of frog you are hearing, then this program is for you! Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for an introduction to our local frog and toad species at Izaak Walton League. Learn how to identify them both visually and by their calls, and learn what ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Spring is such an exciting time of year, with plants and animals all waking up from their winter slumber. And it’s one of the best times to go looking for herps (reptiles and amphibians). We’ll trek through the fields and woods of Rachel Carson Conservation Park to a vernal pool looking for tadpoles, frogs, and salamanders and ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Once a year, on warm, rainy nights, elusive spotted salamanders migrate to breeding pools to mate and lay eggs. Sign up now to join us on that UNKNOWN March date and we’ll call you the day of the hike. Wear shoes or boots that can get muddy, dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight. Children should ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Stop by to meet Squeakers the Red-Shouldered Hawk and Smoke the Screech Owl. Roving naturalist and raptor handler Matt Felperin will be on-hand to share information on these fascinating raptors. Regular garden admissions/memberships apply.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for a sunset cruise aboard the pontoon boat. We’ll search for beaver lodges and feeding sites, and hopefully see some beavers! As the sun sets, we’ll use our bat detector to help us find feeding bats. Registration required. Find more Montgomery Parks events here.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) A naturalist will discuss the natural history of an Eastern Box Turtle, it's life through the seasons, the threats facing turtle populations, and what you can do to be a friend to the turtles! Adults.
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join our naturalist for a special bug hunt! We’ll explore the park as we look under logs, search the gardens, and more to find our creepy crawly friends. We’ll also learn what makes these critters unique and why they’re so important. Along the way, we’ll record our observations in the iNaturalist app and fill out our bingo ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Come celebrate Earth Day with the owls! While observing the owls on the raptor deck, we will learn about their amazing adaptations and how they contribute to a healthy ecosystem. Then, make your own contribution to a healthy environment and create a take-home seed bomb to attract pollinators to your yard! All ages.
