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SUMMARY:Pup Stroll Day at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) GREAT NEWS! Now garden guests may enjoy Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with their favorite canines every Wednesday for Pup Stroll Wednesdays. On Wednesdays\, during regular daytime hours\, leashed dogs are welcome in the gardens. (Only service dogs are permitted on other days.) Please note: Garden admission ends at 6:30pm.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/pup-stroll-day-at-meadowlark-4/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Gardens,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
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SUMMARY:Super Salamander Healing Lab
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Discover the amazing superpower of salamanders-they can regrow entire limbs. In this fun STEM workshop\, students became nature detectives and medical inventors to create super bandages inspired by these incredible creatures. Ages 11 to 14.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/super-salamander-healing-lab/
LOCATION:Lake Accotink Park\, 7500 Accotink Park Road\, Springfield\, VA\, 22150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Classes & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Winter Stream Life
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Explore Walney Creek with a naturalist to meet some of the small creek critters (macroinvertebrates) that call it home. Learn why so many different types of macroinvertebrates are active in winter streams. The naturalist will demonstrate winter collecting and participants can help pick\, sort and learn to identify these magnificent critters. Ages 8 to Adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/winter-stream-life/
LOCATION:Ellanor C. Lawrence Park\, 5040 Walney Rd\, Chantilly\, VA\, 20151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Classes & Workshops,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
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SUMMARY:Deep Dive: Salamanders of Virginia (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) This online talk will cover the common species of salamanders in Northern Virginia as well as the diversity and biology of these elusive amphibians. Adults.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/deep-dive-salamanders-of-virginia-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Animals,Classes & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T160000
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CREATED:20260114T224732Z
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SUMMARY:Pup Stroll Day at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) GREAT NEWS! Now garden guests may enjoy Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with their favorite canines every Wednesday for Pup Stroll Wednesdays. On Wednesdays\, during regular daytime hours\, leashed dogs are welcome in the gardens. (Only service dogs are permitted on other days.) Please note: Garden admission ends at 6:30pm.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/pup-stroll-day-at-meadowlark-3/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Gardens,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T200000
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SUMMARY:Reducing Vehicle Collisions in Virginia (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Wild Virginia) Explore how research\, local knowledge\, and public agencies are working together to reduce wildlife-vehicle conflicts and improve road safety\, starting in Loudoun County. Since 2023\, William & Mary’s Institute for Integrated Conservation (IIC) has partnered with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources to better understand where and why wildlife-vehicle collisions happen. Loudoun County\, which has the highest rate of these crashes in Virginia\, has been the primary focus of this work. \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/reducing-vehicle-collisions-in-virginia-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Animals,Conservation,Seminars and Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T133000
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SUMMARY:Dogs for Conservation (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Join Laura Holder\, founder of Conservation Dogs Collective\, for an inside look at the groundbreaking work her team of canine conservationists is doing. These specially trained dogs are using their powerful noses to locate endangered species like bumblebee nests and turtles\, playing a vital role in wildlife preservation. They’re also helping to detect and eradicate invasive plant species and improving the health of our ecosystem.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/dogs-for-conservation-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Animals,Conservation,Seminars and Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T140000
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SUMMARY:Skulls and Bones
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) You can learn a lot from an animal’s skull and bones…you just need to know what to look for! In this brand-new offering\, dissect an owl pellet to uncover and construct the skeleton inside\, explore the features of different skulls and learn how to identify their species\, measure the bite and grip forces these animals can exert\, and discover plenty more fascinating facts about wildlife. Ages 8+.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/skulls-and-bones/
LOCATION:Potomac Overlook Regional Park\, 2845 N. Marcey Road\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Classes & Workshops,Nature Observation
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SUMMARY:Flying Squirrel Lore
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) Flying squirrels are found throughout the wooded neighborhoods of Arlington\, but are seldom seen. Join us after dark to learn about these nocturnal creatures. Dress for the weather\, we will venture out into the cold night to look for wild flying squirrels. Families.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/flying-squirrel-lore-3/
LOCATION:Long Branch Nature Center & Park\, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Family,Nature Observation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
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SUMMARY:Amphibian and Reptile Monitoring 2026 Season Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Our local amphibians and reptiles are both susceptible to habitat destruction and pollutants and can often be victims of being misunderstood. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for an introductory look at our local amphibians and reptiles\, what our citizens can do to help protect their habitats\, and what related programs are available through Loudoun Wildlife to help monitor populations and increase community awareness.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/amphibian-and-reptile-monitoring-2026-season-kickoff/
LOCATION:Rust Library\, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Citizen Science,Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T100000
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CREATED:20260114T224127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224127Z
UID:10004045-1768989600-1769011200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Pup Stroll Day at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) GREAT NEWS! Now garden guests may enjoy Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with their favorite canines every Wednesday for Pup Stroll Wednesdays. On Wednesdays\, during regular daytime hours\, leashed dogs are welcome in the gardens. (Only service dogs are permitted on other days.) Please note: Garden admission ends at 6:30pm.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/pup-stroll-day-at-meadowlark-2/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Gardens,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T203000
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CREATED:20260110T021334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T021334Z
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SUMMARY:Ferrets: The Road to Recovery (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center) Half a century ago\, scientists believed the last black-footed ferrets—the only ferrets native to North America—had gone extinct. Today\, their recovery marks one of the most hopeful conservation stories of the 20th and 21st centuries. In a free Smithsonian webinar\, discover how this endangered species rebounded with Paul Marinari\, a retired biologist with the Smithsonian’s National Zoo who assisted in the ferret’s recovery for much of his career.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ferrets-the-road-to-recovery-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Animals,Classes & Workshops,Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T203000
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CREATED:20260114T005026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T005026Z
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SUMMARY:The Disappearance and Persistence of Bees (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) The demise and disappearance of bees is well documented\, yet bees still persist. Wildlife biologist Sam Droege shares a more nuanced look at the current state of native bees based on his research. This presentation is co-sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-disappearance-and-persistence-of-bees-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Animals,Classes & Workshops
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