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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
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SUMMARY:Spring Break Naturefest at Anacostia Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Friends of Anacostia Park) Join us for a week full of family fun and activities in Anacostia Park. Events include Yay Nature Day\, Live Animals\, Art in the Park\, fishing\, skating and boat trips! And skating!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/spring-break-naturefest-at-anacostia-park/
LOCATION:Anacostia Park Skating Pavillion\, 1500 Anacostia Dr SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260324T235859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T235859Z
UID:10004239-1775730600-1775734200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:The Hummingbirds are Coming!
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) The ruby-throats are on their way north! Learn more about these hummers as we track their progress into our area. We’ll learn how to attract them into your yard\, and make a feeder to take home. Ages 3 to 5.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-hummingbirds-are-coming/
LOCATION:Maydale Nature Classroom\, 1638 Maydale Drive\, Colesville\, MD\, 20905\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Children,Nature Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T170000
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DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260324T234508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T234508Z
UID:10004235-1775235600-1775242800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Youth Mountain Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This is a no rider left behind group ride – think “party pace. ”There will likely be some “session-ing” and skills instruction along the way. This is a perfect way to meet other riders and build skills on your bike. We have a limited number of bikes and helmets available free of charge in case you don’t have one (we will ask to hold something as collateral during the program – cell phone/credit card/etc.). Ages 6+ Must know how to ride a bicycle.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/youth-mountain-bike-ride-3/
LOCATION:Wheaton Regional Park\, 2000 Shorefield Road\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Fitness,Outdoor Experience
GEO:39.0523125;-77.0431647
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260325T133920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T133920Z
UID:10004277-1775210400-1775239200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Spring Scavenger Hunt at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Welcome spring with a playful scavenger hunt! Embark on a self-guided adventure through the gardens as you search for giant eggs hidden along the paths: \n\nBegin your quest at the Visitor Center\, where you’ll receive your egg hunt sheet—your key to unlocking the fun.\nHop along the garden paths. When you discover a giant egg\, draw its design on your hunt sheet.\nFind them all! Show your completed sheet to our staff and receive an EGG-cellent prize.\n\nAfter Easter\, the fun continues through April 30th. Kids will search the gardens for cheerful signs of spring—flowers\, birds\, frogs\, rabbits\, bugs\, and more—hidden throughout the landscape.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/spring-scavenger-hunt-at-meadowlark-3/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play,Outdoor Experience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260325T001454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T134222Z
UID:10004246-1774778400-1774807200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Spring Scavenger Hunt at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Welcome spring with a playful scavenger hunt! Embark on a self-guided adventure through the gardens as you search for giant eggs hidden along the paths: \n\nBegin your quest at the Visitor Center\, where you’ll receive your egg hunt sheet—your key to unlocking the fun.\nHop along the garden paths. When you discover a giant egg\, draw its design on your hunt sheet.\nFind them all! Show your completed sheet to our staff and receive an EGG-cellent prize.\n\nAfter Easter\, the fun continues through April 30th. Kids will search the gardens for cheerful signs of spring—flowers\, birds\, frogs\, rabbits\, bugs\, and more—hidden throughout the landscape.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/spring-scavenger-hunt-at-meadowlark/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260324T215035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T215035Z
UID:10004228-1774715400-1774720800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Art in Nature: Journaling for Kids
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Kids love being out in nature and through journaling they can learn how to connect with nature even more. Join a naturalist to learn how to truly observe nature around you and how to get those observations and thoughts on paper. After a guided session\, you will have the opportunity to create a nature journal entry on your own. Nature walks will be apart of this program so participants should be able to walk on natural surface trails\, which may have some steep inclines. Each month there will be a different theme with each session\, for March we will focus on skulls\, scat and tracks  Ages 8-15.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/art-in-nature-journaling-for-kids/
LOCATION:Locust Grove Nature Center\, 7777 Democracy Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Literary,Nature Observation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260325T134429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T134429Z
UID:10004278-1774605600-1774634400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Spring Scavenger Hunt at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Welcome spring with a playful scavenger hunt! Embark on a self-guided adventure through the gardens as you search for giant eggs hidden along the paths: \n\nBegin your quest at the Visitor Center\, where you’ll receive your egg hunt sheet—your key to unlocking the fun.\nHop along the garden paths. When you discover a giant egg\, draw its design on your hunt sheet.\nFind them all! Show your completed sheet to our staff and receive an EGG-cellent prize.\n\nAfter Easter\, the fun continues through April 30th. Kids will search the gardens for cheerful signs of spring—flowers\, birds\, frogs\, rabbits\, bugs\, and more—hidden throughout the landscape.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/spring-scavenger-hunt-at-meadowlark-2/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260206T205323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T205323Z
UID:10004126-1772272800-1772276400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Storytime in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for an interactive story time followed by an outdoor exploration or activity for children ages 3-7. This is an outdoor story time\, weather permitting. Adults must accompany children.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/storytime-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Literary,Nature Play
GEO:39.0581511;-77.0373745
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260206T034409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T034409Z
UID:10004111-1772184600-1772199000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Little Critters Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian National Zoo) Let’s learn how animals change as they grow- just like us! Join us for creative\, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about the different ways animals care for their young. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind\, but all ages are welcome.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/little-critters-nature-play-8/
LOCATION:Smithsonian’s National Zoo\, 3001 Connecticut Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play
ORGANIZER;CN="Smithsonian's National Zoo":MAILTO:zooinfo@si.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260206T034030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T034030Z
UID:10004109-1771925400-1771939800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Little Critters Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian National Zoo) Join us for creative\, drop-in play at the Zoo as we explore the different plants and animals that live in the Amazon rainforest. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind\, but all ages are welcome.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/little-critters-nature-play-7/
LOCATION:Smithsonian’s National Zoo\, 3001 Connecticut Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play
ORGANIZER;CN="Smithsonian's National Zoo":MAILTO:zooinfo@si.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260206T033228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T033228Z
UID:10004106-1771061400-1771075800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Little Critters Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian National Zoo) Join us for creative\, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn how fungi and lichens are an important part of nature. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind\, but all ages are welcome.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/little-critters-nature-play-6/
LOCATION:Smithsonian’s National Zoo\, 3001 Connecticut Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play
ORGANIZER;CN="Smithsonian's National Zoo":MAILTO:zooinfo@si.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260206T031942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T031942Z
UID:10004103-1770715800-1770730200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Little Critters Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian National Zoo) Calling all budding birders! Join us for creative\, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about birds of all types and practice our birding skills. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind\, but all ages are welcome.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/little-critters-nature-play-5/
LOCATION:Smithsonian’s National Zoo\, 3001 Connecticut Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play
ORGANIZER;CN="Smithsonian's National Zoo":MAILTO:zooinfo@si.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260113T192309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T192309Z
UID:10003982-1769853600-1769855400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Detectives
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Bundle up and step into the role of a Winter Wildlife Detective! Explore real pelts and tracks from Rock Creek Park animals—like foxes\, coyotes\, raccoons\, and even sleepy woodchucks—and uncover the secrets they leave behind in the snow. Through hands-on discovery and fun clue-hunting questions\, kids learn how animals stay warm\, find food\, and survive the chilly season. Join us to track\, explore\, and reveal the wild winter stories hiding just beneath our feet!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/winter-wildlife-detectives-3/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play,Outdoor Experience
GEO:38.9599553;-77.0516936
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rock Creek Nature Center 5200 Glover Rd NW Washington 20015 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5200 Glover Rd NW:geo:-77.0516936,38.9599553
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260113T192140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T191833Z
UID:10003981-1769785200-1769788800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Junior Naturalist Hike in Rock Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Do you want to connect with nature but you’re not sure how to get started? Do you want to be more present outside and escape the distractions of the modern era? Take a junior naturalist hike with a ranger and learn how to observe and study the natural world around you as you hike between ½ – 1 ½ miles through the Rock Creek Valley. Recommended ages 8+.  
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/junior-naturalist-hike-in-rock-creek/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Outdoor Experience
GEO:38.9599553;-77.0516936
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rock Creek Nature Center 5200 Glover Rd NW Washington 20015 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5200 Glover Rd NW:geo:-77.0516936,38.9599553
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260114T212255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T212255Z
UID:10004035-1769781600-1769785200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Animal Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Join us for a cozy tea party on the farm. Bring your favorite stuffed animal\, help us decorate for the party and read a story. We will enjoy drinks and cookies in a special environmentally friendly tea set and meet one of our animals. Ages 4 to 7.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/animal-tea-party/
LOCATION:Frying Pan Farm Park\, 2709 West Ox Rd\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Culinary,Nature Play
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260114T224943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224943Z
UID:10004049-1769763600-1769788800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Junior Naturalist Winter Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Summer may be months away\, but it’s never too early to explore the natural world! In this special one-day camp\, participate in a variety of winter-themed games\, activities\, and more as you enjoy the park! This day camp is a perfect introduction for any young naturalist interested in Camp Overlook’s summer camp offerings. Ages 7 to 9.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/junior-naturalist-winter-day-camp/
LOCATION:Potomac Overlook Regional Park\, 2845 N. Marcey Road\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play,Outdoor Experience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260110T022836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T005126Z
UID:10003905-1769679000-1769693400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Little Critters Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian National Zoo) Celebrate the seasons with us! Join us for creative\, drop-in play at the Zoo as we explore the beautiful plants that grow in gardens year-round. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind\, but all ages are welcome.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/little-critters-nature-play-at-the-bird-house-7/
LOCATION:Smithsonian’s National Zoo\, 3001 Connecticut Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play
ORGANIZER;CN="Smithsonian's National Zoo":MAILTO:zooinfo@si.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260110T022358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T005141Z
UID:10003903-1769506200-1769520600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Little Critters Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian National Zoo) Celebrate the seasons with us! Join us for creative\, drop-in play at the Zoo as we explore the beautiful plants that grow in gardens year-round. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind\, but all ages are welcome.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/little-critters-nature-play-at-the-bird-house-6/
LOCATION:Smithsonian’s National Zoo\, 3001 Connecticut Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play
ORGANIZER;CN="Smithsonian's National Zoo":MAILTO:zooinfo@si.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260114T032129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T032129Z
UID:10004023-1769421600-1769427000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Wild Child Hike
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This isn’t your average walk in the woods. Scamper like a squirrel\, balance like a billy goat\, and run like a rabbit through the park. We’ll be on and off the trail as we go on a hiking adventure. Wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Ages 4 to 11.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/wild-child-hike/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play,Outdoor Experience
GEO:39.1925249;-77.2961381
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Black Hill Discovery Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive Boyds MD 20841 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20926 Lake Ridge Drive:geo:-77.2961381,39.1925249
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260113T191856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T191856Z
UID:10003979-1769335200-1769337000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Detectives
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Bundle up and step into the role of a Winter Wildlife Detective! Explore real pelts and tracks from Rock Creek Park animals—like foxes\, coyotes\, raccoons\, and even sleepy woodchucks—and uncover the secrets they leave behind in the snow. Through hands-on discovery and fun clue-hunting questions\, kids learn how animals stay warm\, find food\, and survive the chilly season. Join us to track\, explore\, and reveal the wild winter stories hiding just beneath our feet!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/winter-wildlife-detectives-2/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play,Outdoor Experience
GEO:38.9599553;-77.0516936
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rock Creek Nature Center 5200 Glover Rd NW Washington 20015 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5200 Glover Rd NW:geo:-77.0516936,38.9599553
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260113T191357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T191357Z
UID:10003976-1769248800-1769250600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Detectives
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Bundle up and step into the role of a Winter Wildlife Detective! Explore real pelts and tracks from Rock Creek Park animals—like foxes\, coyotes\, raccoons\, and even sleepy woodchucks—and uncover the secrets they leave behind in the snow. Through hands-on discovery and fun clue-hunting questions\, kids learn how animals stay warm\, find food\, and survive the chilly season. Join us to track\, explore\, and reveal the wild winter stories hiding just beneath our feet!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/winter-wildlife-detectives/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play,Outdoor Experience
GEO:38.9599553;-77.0516936
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rock Creek Nature Center 5200 Glover Rd NW Washington 20015 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5200 Glover Rd NW:geo:-77.0516936,38.9599553
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260113T191038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T191038Z
UID:10003975-1769162400-1769166000@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Little Tyke Hike at Peirce Mill
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Bring your little ones to learn about the forest and how to explore nature in RockC reek Park! This program includes books\, animal puppets\, magnifying glasses\, and a very short hike. During the walk\, children are encouraged to search for shapes and colors and use their senses to explore the forest. Recommended for families with children 6 and under.  \nTo accommodate more people and to add variety\, the children’s programs will alternate between the Nature Center and Peirce Mill Barn every 2 weeks.  
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/little-tyke-hike-at-peirce-mill/
LOCATION:Peirce Mill\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Outdoor Experience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260110T015652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T005154Z
UID:10003898-1768642200-1768656600@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Little Critters Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Smithsonian National Zoo) Come shelter from the cold with us! Join us for creative\, drop-in play at the Zoo as we explore how animals stay warm throughout winter.  Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind\, but all ages are welcome.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/little-critters-nature-play-at-the-bird-house-5/
LOCATION:Smithsonian’s National Zoo\, 3001 Connecticut Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play
ORGANIZER;CN="Smithsonian's National Zoo":MAILTO:zooinfo@si.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T075923
CREATED:20260113T185739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T185801Z
UID:10003972-1768575600-1768579200@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Junior Naturalist Hike in Rock Creek
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Do you want to connect with nature but you’re not sure how to get started? Do you want to be more present outside and escape the distractions of the modern era? Take a junior naturalist hike with a ranger and learn how to observe and study the natural world around you as you hike between ½ – 1 ½ miles through the Rock Creek Valley. Recommended ages 8+.  
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/junior-naturalist-hike/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Outdoor Experience
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