iNat Nite in the DMV (Virtual)

(DC) (MD) (VA) (Capital Nature) Join us for the April edition of iNaturalist Virtual ID Night. The topic this month is: Get Ready for the City Nature Challenge! with Deborah, Ana, and Serenella. Cosponsored with The Nature Conservancy (MD/DC Chapter) and Prince George’s County Dept. of Parks and Recreation.  

BioBlitz at Fort Totten

Fort Totten Park 4800-4700 Frt Totten Dr NE, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Please join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for this opportunity to capture the biodiversity of Fort Totten in Rock Creek Park. Volunteers will use iNaturalist to upload observations of plant species, which will help guide restoration efforts going forward. Volunteers should have prior experience with iNaturalist to participate in this event. Additional details ...

Plant ID Apps and Trail Walk

Walter Reed Community Center 2909 16th Street South, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join Arlington Regional Master Naturalists to learn how to use the Flora of Virginia and iNaturalist apps to document the biodiversity around us. Also learn about the 2025 City Nature Challenge, where cities around the world will collaborate and share their observations of nature. A trail walk will follow the lecture: wear comfortable walking shoes. Ages 55+.

City Nature Challenge

(DMV) (Capital Nature) Join residents throughout the DC metro area to observe local plants, animals, and fungi for the City Nature Challenge! You can observe and document wildlife using iNaturalist in your neighborhood, local park, or backyard. This global citizen science event will help scientists collect data on urban biodiversity and highlight Washington DC area's natural world.

Project FeederWatch Friday

Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) “Are you interested in birding? Do you want to be part of a national community science project? Then, join us at Locust Grove Nature Center for Project FeederWatch. Project FeederWatch is a seasonal community science project, where participants count the different species of birds that flock to a bird feeder. All levels of birders are welcome. Registration ...

City Nature Challenge Hike at Potomac Overlook

Potomac Overlook Regional Park 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) The City Nature Challenge is an international event motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their own cities. At this program, we'll hike around the park and use the free iNaturalist app to make our own observations on a beautiful spring afternoon! Once we've practiced with the app, we'll head out and record ...

Night Hike and Campfire at Potomac Overlook

Potomac Overlook Regional Park 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join our Naturalists after the sun goes down and the moon goes up as we explore our park and learn about nocturnal wildlife. Learn what makes these creatures so adapted to nightlife and meet a few of them up close! Along the way, we’ll record our observations in the iNaturalist app. Program will conclude with a campfire. ...

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WARBLERPALOOZA !!

(DMV) (DC Bird Alliance) Bird Lovers across the region are eagerly anticipating the return of the warblers in Spring migration. We have you covered with our first WARBLERPALOOZA. Bird walks across the DMV to see if we can’t catch a glimpse of our tiny visitors. More walks added daily! Event location will include: Jones Point Park Kenilworth Park & Aquatic ...

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