Capital Nature

(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 ...

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Discover how Landscape for Life empowers home gardeners to create beautiful, sustainable landscapes based on nature’s principles. We’ll explore the core ecological principles the program addresses—healthy soil, water conservation, plant diversity, and wildlife support—and how it continues to evolve to meet today’s environmental challenges. Whether you're new to sustainable landscaping or looking to deepen your knowledge, ...

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Native perennials offer solutions for challenging landscape areas, such as under established trees and on slopes. We will address how to choose plants for the variable shade underneath trees, while providing “soft landings” for beneficial insects to complete their life cycle. We’ll also cover plant attributes that are helpful for reducing erosion on slopes. Discover regionally native ...

(VA) (Arlington Parks) A naturalist will discuss the natural history of an Eastern Box Turtle, it's life through the seasons, the threats facing turtle populations, and what you can do to be a friend to the turtles! Adults.

(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.