(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Explore the fundamentals of astronomy and the universe. Learn about planets, stars, and other astronomical objects, then enjoy an observatory session with telescopes, weather permitting. Held rain or shine at Turner Farm Park's Roll-Top Observatory. Ages 8 and up.
(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Join DC Bird Alliance for a FREE Youth Wildlife Photography Workshop series designed for young people interested in creativity, nature, and storytelling. Participants will explore some of DC’s most beautiful green spaces while learning the fundamentals of wildlife photography from DCBA's own seasoned professional photographers. Ages 14 and up. All equipment is provided, so no prior ...
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) What's the connection between fruit and poop? Join Lilly to explore how plants and animals help each other and the relationship between plants making fruit and animals eating that fruit in this drop-in program for families. Think and learn about what makes a fruit a fruit, why fruits tend to taste sweet, and why it benefits ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) These 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
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Seek the sounds and sights of the summer songbirds. Bring binoculars or use one of ours. No experience needed. Teens 12+ welcome to attend with a registered adult.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Come join us for a light walk through the woods to explore the diversity of the fungus kingdom, from the littlest mushrooms to giant shelf fungi, to bizarre lichens. We’ll discuss the secret lives of our fungal friends, including their ecology and identification. Teens ages 12 and up welcome to attend with a registered adult.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Fall is a rainbow of wildflowers, from goldenrods to asters in every shade of purple. Take a leisurely stroll through the park with our Master Naturalists who will interpret this last spectacular show of color before the changing of the seasons. Now a three part series, you may join us for one class or sign up for ...
(DC) (National Parks Service) Join the National Park Service at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens for Junior Ranger Day! The event will be filled with fun activities and hands on Junior Ranger activities that explore the garden in honor of National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day.
