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SUMMARY:Animal Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) Meet one of the Animal Ambassadors that live at Gulf Branch Nature Center and learn their histories and how they came to live here with us. Find out fun and interesting facts and stories about these amazing animals. Families.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/animal-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park\, 3608 Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Family
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SUMMARY:Bats & Beavers Cruise
DESCRIPTION:(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. Please register and pay for all participants. You may want to bring a jacket or sweater as it is often cooler on the boat. Meet at the pontoon boat dock\, by the boat rentals. Ages 6+.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bats-beavers-cruise/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
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SUMMARY:Solstice Sunday at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Zoo) Celebrate the start of summer with our free\, family‑friendly Science Solstice Sunday\, part of the Smithsonian’s annual Solstice Weekend! \nFollow animal clues in an interactive scavenger hunt across the Zoo for a chance to win a prize\, enjoy special animal demonstrations\, and explore hands-on activity stations from Smithsonian scientists\, researchers\, and experts working around the world to protect wildlife and study nature
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/solstice-sunday-at-the-zoo/
LOCATION:Smithsonian’s National Zoo\, 3001 Connecticut Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Family,Social and Cultural
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SUMMARY:Bats & Beavers Cruise
DESCRIPTION:(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. Please register and pay for all participants. You may want to bring a jacket or sweater as it is often cooler on the boat. Meet at the pontoon boat dock\, by the boat rentals. Ages 6+.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bats-beavers-cruise-2/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Secret Lives of Snakes
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Explore the remarkable adaptations and behaviors of these specialized predators through hands-on encounters with non-venomous snake ambassadors. Discover the sophisticated hunting strategies\, sensory capabilities and ecological roles that makes this reptiles masters of evolutionary design. Ages 5 to Adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/secret-lives-of-snakes/
LOCATION:Lake Fairfax\, 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Classes & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Summer Habits and Habitats of DC's Native Bats (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Capital Nature) July is peak season for bat activity in the DC area. Join Capital Nature\, DC Master Naturalists\, and wildlife biologist Kelly Russo-Petrick for a virtual program on the fascinating lives of local bats. Hear what species make their summer homes here and where they go in winter. Find out about their important role in local ecosystems. Learn about their habits and habitats from one of DC area’s urban bat experts! \nDr. Kelly Russo Petrick is a wildlife biologist with a specialty in urban bat populations. She is the project specialist in urban ecology at the University of the District of Columbia and coordinator of the DC Master Naturalist program.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/summer-habits-and-habitats-of-dcs-native-bats-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Animals,Classes & Workshops,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Tiny Tot: Turtles
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) Tiny Tot programs provide opportunities to interact one-on-one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Each program will engage your child with hands-on learning and may include a variety of activities like songs\, games\, crafts\, and mini-hikes. Tiny Tot programs are offered throughout the year at Gulf and Long Branch Nature Centers. Each program has a monthly theme. \nAges 18 to 35 months with adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/tiny-tot-turtles/
LOCATION:Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park\, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Children,Nature Play
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SUMMARY:Turtle Talk
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Watch our Eastern box turtle stretch their legs in their outdoor enclosure! Learn about the big role they play in our forests and communities. All ages.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/turtle-talk/
LOCATION:Brookside Nature Center\, 1400 Glenallan Ave\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Family,Nature Observation
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SUMMARY:Bats & Beavers Cruise
DESCRIPTION:(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. Please register and pay for all participants. You may want to bring a jacket or sweater as it is often cooler on the boat. Meet at the pontoon boat dock\, by the boat rentals. Ages 6+.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bats-beavers-cruise-3/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Insect Photo Walk
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) Capture a butterfly with your camera! We’ll learn about the Tiger Swallowtail butterfly\, Virginia’s State Insect and look for this species and other butterflies on our walk in the park. Photography guidance will be provided. Park Naturalist is bilingual (English/Spanish).
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/insect-photo-walk/
LOCATION:Long Branch Nature Center & Park\, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Nature Observation,Photography
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SUMMARY:Bats & Beavers Cruise
DESCRIPTION:(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. Please register and pay for all participants. You may want to bring a jacket or sweater as it is often cooler on the boat. Meet at the pontoon boat dock\, by the boat rentals. Ages 6+.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bats-beavers-cruise-4/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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