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SUMMARY:Cherry Blossoms Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:(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. \nAll skill levels and all types of equipment are welcome. Ages 12 +.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/cherry-blossoms-photography-workshop/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Outdoor Experience,Photography
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SUMMARY:Exploring Leaf Shapes
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join Lilly Andersen\, USBG Family Education Specialist as you observe leaves of different shapes and sizes while considering the question: Why do leaves come in so many different forms? Learn to recognize patterns between the shapes and structures of leaves from a wide variety of plants\, and then use your new knowledge to explore the Garden with a new perspective.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exploring-leaf-shapes/
LOCATION:US Botanic Garden\, 100 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Family,Plants
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SUMMARY:Backyard Bird ID (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Do you want to learn how to identify the birds that flock to your backyard everyday? Or maybe you’re preparing for our annual spring fundraiser\, Birdathon. Join this online course to brush up on your bird identification skills with NVBA Vice President\, Andreas Seiter! During this program\, your instructor will: \n\n\nReview common backyard bird species you’re likely to see year-round. \n\n\nDiscuss migratory species that might pass through your yard this spring. \n\n\nShowcase birding tools: from eBird to field guides to binoculars. \n\n\nInstruct birders on how to use eBird to report birds you observe. \n\n\nThis program is designed for beginner birders but can also serve as a helpful refresher for more experienced birders.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/backyard-bird-id-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Birds,Classes & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi at Brookside
DESCRIPTION:(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 be accepted. Ages 18+. \nLocation: Brookside Gardens Visitor Center (March – April) or Japanese Tea House (May – August) \nInstructor: Charles Votaw
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/tai-chi-at-brookside-4/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes & Workshops,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Ecology: A Practical Guide (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Discover practical ways to transform your yard into a thriving\, sustainable landscape. Drawing from the presenter’s own garden\, this talk explores phased planning\, habitat-rich garden bed design\, and how to choose native plants suited to your conditions. Learn actionable strategies that increase ecological value\, support wildlife\, and help you move confidently toward eco-friendly gardening practices. \nDrew Asbury\, Brookside Gardens Horticulturist
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/cultivating-ecology-a-practical-guide-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Conservation,Gardening for Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Tools for Community Science
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Nature Forward) Join Naturalist and Capital Nature co-founder Ana Ka’ahanui for this 5-week online course to gain practical fluency with digital apps (like iNaturalist\, eBird\, Merlin Bird ID\, and GLOBE Observer) and websites used by naturalists\, researchers\, and conservationists worldwide. Along the way\, you’ll learn how everyday observations contribute to scientific knowledge and conservation efforts. This course is part of Nature Forward’s Natural History Field Studies program. Starts\, Thursday\, April 2 and runs for 5 weeks through April 30.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/naturalist-tools-for-community-science/
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Classes & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Bluebells Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join Roving Naturalist and wildlife photographer Matt Felperin at Bull Run Regional Park to experience and capture the magic of the Virginia Bluebells! At this nature photography workshop\, learn how to take stunning photos of this mystical landscape as well as close ups of the fleeting flowers themselves. Digital cameras and appropriate lenses encouraged\, but even your smart phones can deliver excellent results! \nAll skill levels and all types of equipment are welcome. Ages 12 +.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bluebells-photography-workshop/
LOCATION:Bull Run Regional Park\, 7700 Bull Run Drive\, Centreville\, VA\, 20121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Outdoor Experience,Photography
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SUMMARY:Beginner Birding at Occoquan Bay
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Join  NVBA for beginner birding at the beautiful Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge\, “an oasis for migratory birds and busy city residents seeking a quiet escape from development.” On this guided walk\, you’ll explore the refuge’s diverse waterfowl species with naturalist Andreas Seiter.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/beginner-birding-at-occoquan-bay/
LOCATION:Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge\, 14050 Dawson Beach Rd\, Woodbridge\, VA\, 22191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Classes & Workshops,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Community Science Night
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Are you interested in learning about local wildlife and helping out nature. Then check out our Community Science program at Locust Grove Nature Center. Nighttime is often the best chance to encounter wildlife such as owls\, foxes\, bats\, and frogs. Join a Naturalist for a guided wildlife-monitoring walk and help document the species that make their home here. Each session introduces participants to the iNaturalist app (please download ahead of time)\, which we’ll use to record photos and sounds of the plants and animals we discover.  Ages 16 +.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/community-science-night/
LOCATION:Locust Grove Nature Center\, 7777 Democracy Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Classes & Workshops,Nature Observation
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