Capital Nature

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) These classes are designed to teach young children and their caregivers more about wildlife and nature right in their own backyards through activities, explorations, games, hikes, and take-home crafts.

(DC) (National Zoo) Bring your little zoogoer for a wild time as we explore animals and nature through creative, drop-in play! 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. Parents and guardians must remain with their children. Find more Smithsonian cultural and nature ...

(DC) (National Zoo) Bring your little zoogoer for a wild time as we explore animals and nature through creative, drop-in play! 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. Parents and guardians must remain with their children. Find more Smithsonian cultural and nature ...

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Let’s read stories, sing songs, and take mini-hikes meant for the littlest legs! Please note: The Little Explorers programs scheduled in the same month will have the same topic and activities. Register each child, a guardian must attend. Be sure to check BrooksideNature.org for day-of event status. More Montgomery Parks nature events can be found here.

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Make and decorate a bird house from up-cycled materials and get ready for the nesting spring birds! Feel free to bring your own recyclables from home. Families. Find more Arlington Parks nature programs here.