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SUMMARY:Naturalist Tools for Community Science
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Nature Forward) Join Naturalist and Capital Nature co-founder Ana Ka’ahanui for this 5-week online course to gain practical fluency with digital apps (like iNaturalist\, eBird\, Merlin Bird ID\, and GLOBE Observer) and websites used by naturalists\, researchers\, and conservationists worldwide. Along the way\, you’ll learn how everyday observations contribute to scientific knowledge and conservation efforts. This course is part of Nature Forward’s Natural History Field Studies program. Starts\, Thursday\, April 2 and runs for 5 weeks through April 30.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/naturalist-tools-for-community-science/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Classes & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Meadowood Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out April-October\, normally on Friday mornings\, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay\, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association’s Annual Count. \nThe results of these surveys are made available to the participants and other interested individuals and agencies\, including the Fairfax County Park Authority\, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority\, and agencies of the U.S. Interior Department. The results of the butterfly-dragonfly surveys are summarized\, along with the results of the general surveys\, in an annual report.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/meadowood-butterfly-and-dragonfly-survey/
LOCATION:Meadowood Park\, 12810 New Hampshire Ave\, Colesville\, 20904
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T193000
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SUMMARY:Community Science Night
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Are you interested in learning about local wildlife and helping out nature. Then check out our Community Science program at Locust Grove Nature Center. Nighttime is often the best chance to encounter wildlife such as owls\, foxes\, bats\, and frogs. Join a Naturalist for a guided wildlife-monitoring walk and help document the species that make their home here. Each session introduces participants to the iNaturalist app (please download ahead of time)\, which we’ll use to record photos and sounds of the plants and animals we discover.  Ages 16 +.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/community-science-night/
LOCATION:Locust Grove Nature Center\, 7777 Democracy Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Classes & Workshops,Nature Observation
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CREATED:20260412T133654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T133654Z
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Tour
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a Vernal Pool Tour at Powder Mill Community Park! Vernal pools are temporary seasonal pools of water that provide habitat for specialized species like wood frogs and spotted salamanders. If you’d like to get closer to the vernal pools to checkout what’s inhabiting them\, we recommend wearing rubber boots.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/vernal-pool-tour/
LOCATION:Powder Milk Community Park\, 3099 Powder Mill Rd\, Adelphi\, MD\, 20783\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Tour
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SUMMARY:2026 City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:(DMV) Join community and citizen scientists all over the globe to observe wildlife: animals\, plants\, and fungi in backyards\, neighborhoods\, and parks in urban areas. Using iNaturalist to document them\, you can share your observation to help scientists track the wildlife that share our urban areas. See DC metro area events here and in this calendar. Register to track you progress and DC area observations. \nFind out about the global event.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/2026-city-nature-challenge/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T110000
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:VA) (NOVA Parks) Join us at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens for the global City Nature Challenge—an exciting opportunity to explore and document the wildlife all around us! Led by Roving Naturalist Matt Felperin\, we’ll start with a quick introduction and practice session before heading into Meadowlark’s natural areas to document plants\, birds\, insects\, amphibians\, and more. \nThe City Nature Challenge is an international effort that encourages people to discover and record biodiversity in their own communities. During this guided program\, we’ll take a springtime hike through the gardens and learn how to use the free iNaturalist app to make real scientific observations. Whether you’re new to nature observation or already love spotting wildlife\, this program is a fun and meaningful way to contribute to a global project. Ages 8 and up.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/city-nature-challenge-at-meadowlark/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:CNC Observation with Arlington Master Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Regional Master Naturalists) Bring curiosity and a camera (mobile phone cameras are great!) to explore the hill and hollows of Brandymore Castle for the City Nature Challenge. Photograph wild plants and critters to upload to iNtauralist to help the greater DC area excell in this friendly worldwide competition. After the guided trek\, feel free to explore on your own. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants to protect from prickles and poison ivy. \nFor more information\, click https://citynaturechallengedc.org/ \n  \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/city-nature-challenge-observation-in-arlington/
LOCATION:Madison Manor Park\, 6225 12th Rd N\, Arlington\, VA\, 22205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:CNC Observation with Arlington Master Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Regional Master Naturalists) Bring curiosity and a camera (mobile phone cameras are great!) to explore the hill and hollows of Brandymore Castle for the City Nature Challenge. Photograph wild plants and critters to upload to iNtauralist to help the greater DC area excell in this friendly worldwide competition. After the guided trek\, feel free to explore on your own. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants to protect from prickles and poison ivy. \nFor more information\, click https://citynaturechallengedc.org/ \n  \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/cnc-observation-with-arlington-master-naturalists/
LOCATION:Madison Manor Park\, 6225 12th Rd N\, Arlington\, VA\, 22205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:CNC iNaturalist Bioblitz on Mount Vernon Trail
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail) Help document and learn more about animal and plant species on the Mount Vernon Trail. Join us to find and document plants and animals for the City Nature Challenge! A Bioblitz is a communal citizen-science effort to record as many species within a designated location and time period as possible. Bioblitzes are also an excuse for naturalists\, scientists\, and curious members of the public to meet in person in the great outdoors and are a lot of fun! \n\nSee the registration page for exact event location.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/cnc-inaturalist-bioblitz-on-mount-vernon-trail/
LOCATION:Daingerfield Island Marina\, Washington Sailing Marina 1 Marina Dr\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:CNC Observation with Arlington Master Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Regional Master Naturalists) Bring curiosity and a camera (mobile phone cameras are great!) to explore the hill and hollows of Brandymore Castle for the City Nature Challenge. Photograph wild plants and critters to upload to iNtauralist to help the greater DC area excell in this friendly worldwide competition. After the guided trek\, feel free to explore on your own. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants to protect from prickles and poison ivy. \nFor more information\, click https://citynaturechallengedc.org/ \n  \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/cnc-observation-with-arlington-master-naturalists-2/
LOCATION:Madison Manor Park\, 6225 12th Rd N\, Arlington\, VA\, 22205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
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SUMMARY:CNC Observation with DC Master Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Capital Nature) Join DC Master Naturalists and Capital Nature for our annual City Nature Challenge observation at Fort Dupont Park. Fort Dupont hosts some of DC’s most abundant biodiversity of birds\, fungi\, and plants (as well as invasive plant challenges)\, but they often go unnoticed. Help us put this green gem on the map while you enjoy a restorative walk with naturalists. The walk will be led by wildlife biologist Carrie Seltzer from iNaturalist. \nThe late afternoon starting time will increase our opportunities to hear local and migratory birds! \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/cnc-observation-at-fort-dupont-with-dc-master-naturalists/
LOCATION:Fort Dupont Park\, Minnesota Ave SE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: Nocturnal Naturalists at Bull Run Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) (Capital Nature) (MNCPPC) \nJoin us for this global community science event by making observations on the free app iNaturalist. We’ll set out to observe as many nocturnal critters as we can. We will also be setting up a mothing station and using a UV lights to locate critters that glow in the dark. It shapes up to be a great way to wrap up the City Nature Challenge and we hope to see you there!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/city-nature-challenge-nocturnal-naturalists-at-bull-run-regional-park/
LOCATION:Atlantis Water Park at Bull Run\, 7700 Bull Run Drive\, Centreville\, VA\, 20121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Family,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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