(VA) (Arlington Parks) The rocks don't sleep in winter! Virginia hosts some incredible geological features like caves, gorges, and waterfalls. These geological features in turn host unusual species and natural communities. Come learn about these special parts of our natural heritage!
(DC) (Smithsonian Associates) Bundle up, go outside, and take photos that stand apart from the pack. The low sun angles bring long shadows, snow and ice provide uniqueness, and leaves don’t obscure the character of trees. Before you head out, discuss potential exposure, focusing and battery issues, and gear concerns. Exploring classic winter scenes such as ice-skating rinks, sledding, local ...
(US) (Winter Salt Week) Want to make a difference? Let’s talk practical ways to mobilize your community, collaborate with local leaders, and champion policies that support smarter winter maintenance. Winter Salt Week is a week dedicated to raising awareness around salt pollution and reduction solutions. Winter salt use damages infrastructure and threatens the health of lakes, streams, and drinking water. ...
(MD) (Capital Photography Center) Join us on Maryland’s Eastern Shore with Kim Kelly as we explore Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. This sanctuary has over 32,000 acres of diverse habitats attracting waterfowl and other birds along the Atlantic Flyway. Winter months can be awesome for photographing birds and wildlife in the DMV area. At this time of year, the eagles are ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) iNaturalist is an awesome tool to document and learn about the natural world around us. Come learn how to use the phone/tablet app and explore observations on the website, then put it into practice with a walk outside! Teens ages 12+ are welcome to attend with a registered adult.
(MD) (Izaak Walton League) Join us to learn how to stay safe while protecting the environment during the winter months. Learn how salt affects our health and freshwater ecosystems, what’s being done, and how we can support local efforts. During the event we will hear from regional expert speakers, monitor the local waterways in Gaithersburg for road salt pollution, and ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Explore Walney Creek with a naturalist to meet some of the small creek critters (macroinvertebrates) that call it home. Learn why so many different types of macroinvertebrates are active in winter streams. The naturalist will demonstrate winter collecting and participants can help pick, sort and learn to identify these magnificent critters. Ages 8 to Adult.
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Discover the amazing superpower of salamanders-they can regrow entire limbs. In this fun STEM workshop, students became nature detectives and medical inventors to create super bandages inspired by these incredible creatures. Ages 11 to 14.
