(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Take a hike through the woods with a naturalist to listen and look for the park’s winter avian residents and migrants. Find out what birds do to survive the winter weather. Feel free to bring your own guides, binoculars and spotting scopes. Site will have a limited number of supplies for participants to borrow for the ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) What’s that sound? Wood frogs abound! These woodland amphibians are a welcoming sign that spring is just around the corner. See (and hear) some of these ribbeting animals at Potomac Overlook’s frog pond, and learn about a fascinating adaptation that helps them survive the cold winter. Ages 5 +
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) What's the connection between fruit and poop? Join Lilly Andersen, USBG Family Education Specialist, and and USBG volunteers to explore how plants and animals help each other and the relationship between plants making fruit and animals eating that fruit. Think and learn about what makes a fruit a fruit, why fruits tend to taste sweet, and ...
(DC) (DC Public Library) It's Spring! Join Capital Nature, Young, Gifted & Green, and Deanwood Library for a multi-generational celebration of Deanwood's natural environment. Hear from individuals - past and present - who are helping keep Deanwood green and beautiful. We will have activities for children and adults. This program is brought to us by Capitol Nature and Young, Gifted ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Learn about the animals active at night (nocturnal) and try to find some! There will be a short introductory presentation in the nature center followed by a hike outside around the park. We will stay on the walking paths; dress for the weather. Families.
(DC) (National Park Service) Join us at the Washington Monument Grounds with soaring activities, music, competitions, and performances. Kite enthusiasts, beginners, families, and friends are all welcome. The Blossom Kite Festival is one of the most vibrant and unique celebrations on the Mall, with family-friendly kitemaking activities, musical performances, and more. Pack a picnic, and launch your kite among thousands ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for a guided nature walk to discover the beauty of spring ephemerals—those fleeting, early blooming wildflowers that appear before the forest canopy fills in. These native plants make the most of early spring sunlight and play a vital role in supporting pollinators emerging after winter. Come learn how these short-lived blooms help bring the forest ...
(DC) (National Building Museum) Celebrate spring and the city’s cherry blossoms at the National Building Museum with Japanese-inspired creativity. The program features hands-on activities centered on language exploration, paper craft, and illustration, along with a short koto and shamisen performance showcasing traditional Japanese music.
