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SUMMARY:Junior Naturalist Hike in Rock Creek
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Do you want to connect with nature but you’re not sure how to get started? Do you want to be more present outside and escape the distractions of the modern era? Take a junior naturalist hike with a ranger and learn how to observe and study the natural world around you as you hike between ½ – 1 ½ miles through the Rock Creek Valley. Recommended ages 8+.  
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/junior-naturalist-hike/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T173000
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SUMMARY:Campfire Saturday and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Enjoy a stroll along the lake shores and learn about the constellations\, their stories and other night-sky features. Our astronomical naturalist will identify the stars and will have some telescopes to use. The program concludes with a campfire. S’mores ingredients provided. Ages 3 to Adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/campfire-saturday-and-stargazing/
LOCATION:Lake Fairfax Park\, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Family,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Little Tyke Hike at Peirce Mill
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Bring your little ones to learn about the forest and how to explore nature in RockC reek Park! This program includes books\, animal puppets\, magnifying glasses\, and a very short hike. During the walk\, children are encouraged to search for shapes and colors and use their senses to explore the forest. Recommended for families with children 6 and under.  \nTo accommodate more people and to add variety\, the children’s programs will alternate between the Nature Center and Peirce Mill Barn every 2 weeks.  
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/little-tyke-hike-at-peirce-mill/
LOCATION:Peirce Mill\, 2401 Tilden St NW\, Washington DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T173000
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SUMMARY:Flying Squirrel Lore
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) Flying squirrels are found throughout the wooded neighborhoods of Arlington\, but are seldom seen. Join us after dark to learn about these nocturnal creatures. Dress for the weather\, we will venture out into the cold night to look for wild flying squirrels. Families.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/flying-squirrel-lore-3/
LOCATION:Long Branch Nature Center & Park\, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Family,Nature Observation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T163000
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SUMMARY:Wolf Campfire
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at the Gulf Branch fire ring for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities that may include stories\, special animal guests\, games\, songs and of course\, S’mores! (We will provide the marshmallows\, chocolate & graham crackers).
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/wolf-campfire/
LOCATION:Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park\, 3608 Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Outdoor Experience,Social & Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T080000
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SUMMARY:Birds and Beans at Burke Lake
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Enjoy a hot cup of coffee while you hike with a naturalist and look for birds. The program will begin with a short discussion of the concept of bird-friendly coffee. To reduce waste\, please bring your own mug to fill. Tea and hot cocoa options will also be available. Ages 4+ with adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/birds-and-beans-at-burke-lake/
LOCATION:Burke Lake Park\, 7315 Ox Rd\, Fairfax Station\, VA\, 22039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Family,Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T110000
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CREATED:20260114T012204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T012204Z
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SUMMARY:Pond Life: Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) Our ponds may be frozen\, but they’re still full of life. Come learn about our winter pond dwellers\, and find out where the critters you don’t see in winter have gone. Families.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/pond-life-winter-edition/
LOCATION:Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park\, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Family,Nature Observation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T150000
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CREATED:20260113T192140Z
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SUMMARY:Junior Naturalist Hike in Rock Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Do you want to connect with nature but you’re not sure how to get started? Do you want to be more present outside and escape the distractions of the modern era? Take a junior naturalist hike with a ranger and learn how to observe and study the natural world around you as you hike between ½ – 1 ½ miles through the Rock Creek Valley. Recommended ages 8+.  
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/junior-naturalist-hike-in-rock-creek/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T113000
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SUMMARY:A Stargazer's Garden
DESCRIPTION:(VA) Fairfax County Parks) Discover the cosmic magic where sky meets soil. Explore constellations in the night sky and learn how stars have influenced gardening traditions from around the world. Then\, bring the stars down to Earth by creating your own glow-in-the-dark constellation craft to take home. Ages 6 to Adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/a-stargazers-garden/
LOCATION:Green Spring Gardens\, 4603 Green Spring Rd\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Garden Experience,Nature Craft
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T193000
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CREATED:20260114T013112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T013112Z
UID:10004017-1769882400-1769887800@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl & Cocoa
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for an evening nature hike when the leaves aren’t on the trees\, making owls easier to spot. Give a hoot… literally as we learn about and try to call to our native nocturnal raptors. Families.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/owl-prowl-cocoa/
LOCATION:Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park\, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Family,Outdoor Experience
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