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Little Critters Nature Play

Smithsonian's National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (National Zoo) Bring your little zoogoer for a wild time as we explore animals and nature through creative, drop-in play! Little Critters Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Parents and guardians must remain with their children. Find more Smithsonian cultural and nature ...

Free

Winter Stream Life at EC Lawrence Park

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park 5040 Walney Rd, Chantilly, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Explore Walney Creek with a naturalist to meet some of the small creek critters (macroinvertebrates) that call it home. Learn why so many different types of macroinvertebrates are active in winter streams. The naturalist will demonstrate winter collecting and participants can help pick, sort and learn to identify these magnificent critters. Ages 8 to Adult. More ...

$8

Garden Play: Seeds!

Enid A. Haupt Garden, 1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC

(DC) (Smithsonian Gardens) Join us for Smithsonian Gardens’ brand new Garden Play program! Designed for children ages 2 and up and their caregivers, this program will explore all things seeds through hands-on activities, story time, and a walk through the beautiful Enid A. Haupt Garden, led by one of our horticulturists. This event is free with no registration required. Parents ...

Free

Anacostia River Bioblitz

(Anacostia Watershed Society) From Thursday, September 11th through Sunday, September 14th, join this community science project to help document the species of plants, mushrooms, insects and animals that you find in your yard, neighborhood, local park, or anywhere in the Anacostia Watershed using the (free) iNaturalist app. Specific event details TBD.

Free
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