(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Visit our Eastern box turtle ambassadors in their outdoor enclosure! Watch them stretch their legs and learn about their behavior, conservation challenges, and the physical features that make them such fascinating reptiles. This is a free, drop-in program for all ages. No registration required.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at Long Branch Nature Center for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities which may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores. (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers).
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Explore the great outdoors with a naturalist-led hike. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly hike around Maydale, want to learn about nocturnal animals during a night hike, or enjoy a scavenger hunt with your family there is a hike for you. Bring your flashlights and join us as we hike through the woods, meadow, and ponds ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Find out about the endangered Virginia Big-Eared Bat and create a bat craft. Then, we’ll step outside to see if we can spot any bats emerging at twilight. Families.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Visit our Eastern box turtle ambassadors in their outdoor enclosure! Watch them stretch their legs and learn about their behavior, conservation challenges, and the physical features that make them such fascinating reptiles. This is a free, drop-in program for all ages. No registration required.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Come see some of Meadowside Nature Center’s raptor ambassadors. Learn which of Maryland’s raptors would be on the move and how you can help migrating birds.
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a walk through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with your favorite canine on our special Pup Days at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 10am to 7pm. (through October). Please note: Garden admission ends at 6:30pm.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Each fall we gather around the Walker Log House to celebrate our nation’s heritage with a family-friendly day of fun. Step back into history and try your hand at some old-time games and crafts, make a corn husk doll, churn butter, dip candles and work the cider press! Bring your old pants and shirt to make a ...
