(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Do you want to learn how to bird by ear or improve your song identification? Join us for a virtual course on Birding by Ear with Colt Gregory. During this program, your instructor will: Explain the many benefits of birding by ear Introduce some of the most common birds through their songs and calls Share ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Tai Chi is an ancient, Chinese form of exercise perfect for adults seeking stress reduction while strengthening muscles, improving balance and increasing flexibility. The Forms are repetitive patterns that emphasize slow, flowing motions and controlled movements. Classes will help beginners to learn the Forms while providing regular practitioners the guidance of an experienced instructor. No walk-ins will ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) From the top of Mount Rogers to the beaches of the Eastern Shore, Virginia hosts an incredible diversity of plants and plant communities including cacti, orchids, and carnivorous plants. Join our naturalist on a photographic journey of some of the most unusual, uncommon, and threatened plants found in the commonwealth.
(MD) (Natural History Society of Maryland) From translucent blobs to coral-like clusters, jelly fungi are among the most visually striking and biologically fascinating organisms found on Maryland’s forest floor. These gelatinous decomposers come in a spectrum of colors—bright orange, inky black, creamy white—and textures that range from rubbery cushions to toothy caps. Often mistaken for slime molds or cup fungi, ...
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) In the spirit of her book, “Writing Wild: Women Poets, Ramblers, and Mavericks Who Shape How We See the Natural World,” Kathryn Aalto, Historian, Teacher, Speaker, and New York Times Best-selling Author will guide participants in how to observe the world around them with a writer's eye, translating your observations into powerful, evocative prose that not only ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy premium golden-hour light and exclusive, pre-opening access to Meadowlark Botanical Gardens! This photography session focuses on all things Cherry Blossoms, including landscapes, close-up/macro shots and wildlife. Meadowlark features both beautifully curated gardens and rich natural areas—an ideal setting for wildlife photography. And of course, you are welcome to focus on any subject that inspires you. All ...
(DC) (DC Natives) Join us as we demonstrate the sheet mulching method of soil preparation and sowing a new pollinator garden from seed. This is a low cost method of establishing a new pollinator garden that will produce annual flowers this season and perennial flowers and grasses for years to come. Location: 120 57th St. SE (1 block from Capitol ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy premium golden-hour light and exclusive, pre-opening access to Meadowlark Botanical Gardens! This photography session focuses on all things Cherry Blossoms, including landscapes, close-up/macro shots and wildlife. Meadowlark features both beautifully curated gardens and rich natural areas—an ideal setting for wildlife photography. And of course, you are welcome to focus on any subject that inspires you. All ...
