(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) If you’ve ever sat outside listening to the frogs and wondered what species of frog you are hearing, then this program is for you! Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for an introduction to our local frog and toad species at Izaak Walton League. Learn how to identify them both visually and by their calls, and learn what ...
(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.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This new series aims to fill the gap between theory and practice. Tours of home gardens will serve as real-world case studies of landscape projects. Onsite discussions with homeowners and Brookside Gardens staff will offer applicable lessons in design and maintenance. Plant lists provided for each Field Lab. Find more Montgomery Parks events here.
(DC) (Hillwood) Meet members of Hillwood’s Environmental Action Team (HEAT) at various tables throughout the grounds and learn about environmental stewardship initiatives vital to Hillwood, our community, and the world around us. Pick up an Earth Day passport, visit all the tables, and receive a free native plant. (one per family, while supply lasts). Bring your own mug to the Merriweather ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Azalea Society of America’s Sale and Plant Clinics in front of the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Visitor Center! Shop from an outstanding collection of azaleas and find the perfect addition to your garden. Members of the Azalea Society will be on-hand to answer your questions—bring photos of any azalea issues and ...
(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Learn the basics of wildlife photography from our own bird paparazzi! Looking to purchase a camera for bird migration season or your upcoming summer vacation? This session will cover key factors in choosing a camera and lens, using live demonstrations to illustrate concepts. The primary focus is providing attendees with information to make informed purchasing decisions. ...
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join Elizabeth Barton, U.S. Botanic Garden Education Specialist and Volunteer Coordinator, to learn how sustainable gardening and landscaping come to life in Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens! We’ll explore the history of the historic 1876 fountain created by the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty and how the current iteration of this garden space showcases sustainable principles ...
(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+.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This series of classes feature foundational yoga poses that are designed to support better breathing, walking, and space orientation. Yoga movements help build muscle, bone density and core strength while improving balance, posture, and flexibility. Mats are not included. Instructor: Sherry Weber. Held in the Visitor Center auditorium. Ages 18+ This class meets weekly. More Montgomery Parks ...
(BA) (NOVA Parks) Visit Meadowlark Botanical Gardens for a colorful spring adventure! In this hands-on program, preschoolers (ages 2-4) will learn about the different animals who lay eggs. Children will enjoy a read-aloud, sing songs about nature, and create a fun bird's nest craft to take home. Nests and animals that lay eggs will be the focus of our garden ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Come celebrate Earth Day with the owls! While observing the owls on the raptor deck, we will learn about their amazing adaptations and how they contribute to a healthy ecosystem. Then, make your own contribution to a healthy environment and create a take-home seed bomb to attract pollinators to your yard! All ages.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Where do plants prefer? What kind of “look” would you like to design? Explore the needs of plants, how they fit your space, and how to plant communities while creating an aesthetic that works for you. This program is part of our #PlantNative series. Check out our nativescaping programs and learn how to incorporate native plants into your ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join an instructor-led gentle flow yoga class on Carlyle House’s picturesque Magnolia Terrace. Start by building heat with sun salutations, then progress to balance, deep stretching and finally relaxation. Please bring water, a towel, and yoga mat.
(DC) (MD) (VA) (Capital Nature) Join us for the April special edition of iNaturalist Virtual ID Night. The topic this month is: Special Edition ID Night for City Nature Challenge by Deborah Barber. Cosponsored with The Nature Conservancy (MD/DC Chapter) and Prince George’s County Dept. of Parks and Recreation.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This series of classes feature foundational yoga poses that are designed to support better breathing, walking, and space orientation. Yoga movements help build muscle, bone density and core strength while improving balance, posture, and flexibility. Mats are not included. Instructor: Sherry Weber. Held in the Visitor Center auditorium. Ages 18+ This class meets weekly. More Montgomery Parks ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) There’s a whole world of plants and wildlife that stir under the light of the moon. Learn about gardening with the moon, then go on a night walk with a naturalist to see nocturnal flora and fauna. Ages 18+
(DC) (Hillwood) Celebrate the ecological value of native plants with a fun pot full of summer perennials. Take a short walk with Jessica Bonilla, director of horticulture, to see and hear how Hillwood is combining a beautiful aesthetic with sustainability. Then plant a container with native cultivars while learning container design basics and details on the pollinators these plants may ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Replenish your whole self with mindfulness at the breathtaking Meadowlark Botanical Gardens this spring! Journey through a transformative day of wellness featuring nature therapy, sound meditation, gentle yoga, and a nourishing meal – all culminating in a magical sunset gathering. Limited spaces available.
