• Ice Cream Making at Peirce Mill

    Peirce Mill 2401 Tilden St NW, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (Friends of Peirce Mill) Come learn about old-fashioned ice cream, made famous by Dolly Madison, Quaker friend of Betsy Peirce, and invented by Augustus Jackson, who was the White House chef from 1817 until 1837. We’ll show how ice cream was made in the early 19th century–and talk about why it was such a rare and special treat. Kids ...

  • Fruit to Poop: A Seed’s Journey

    US Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (US Botanic Garden) What's the connection between fruit and poop? Join Lilly to explore how plants and animals help each other and the relationship between plants making fruit and animals eating that fruit in this drop-in program for families. Think and learn about what makes a fruit a fruit, why fruits tend to taste sweet, and why it benefits ...

  • Nature Fun Facts Campfire

    Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at the Long Branch or 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).

    $7
  • Late Roses and Wildflowers of Bon Air

    Bon Air Park 850 N Lexington St, Arlington, VA, United States

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) Late summer is a great time to explore wildflowers and garden flowers in our park. Come see what a summer of sunshine and rainstorms has produced. Learn about the history of Bon Air Park and its flowers. Teens 16+ welcome to attend with a registered adult.

    $7
  • Nocturnal Animals Campfire

    Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at the Long Branch or 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).

    $7