(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Spend the evening taking in the November full moon as you explore the National Arboretum's moonlit gardens, meadows, and woods. Your guide will share specially chosen points of interest and seasonal highlights. The two-hour walk will cover about 3 miles over hilly and uneven terrain. It is a brisk walk, not a garden tour, ...
(DC) (National Park Service) If the Mall is America’s Front Yard, then Rock Creek Park is America’s Back Yard. From before the park was founded, presidents have spent time on Rock Creek Park land. Come join a ranger for a 2¾ mile hike and learn the ways that presidential history flows through Rock Creek. More stewardship events with Rock Creek ...
(MD) (Mycological Association of Washington DC) DUE TO RAIN, THIS EVENT HAS MOVED TO FRIDAY, NOV 22nd from 7-9PM. Join naturalists Ana Ka’ahanui, Matt Felperin, and Mycologist Serenella Linares on a magical hike to witness bioluminescence, fluorescence, and the creatures of the night. We will meet at Woodend Nature Sanctuary to start our journey through the forest. Our meeting place ...
(MD) (Mycological Association of Washington DC) DUE TO RAIN, THIS EVENT HAS MOVED FROM WED, NOV 20th to FRI, NOV 22nd from 7-9PM. Join naturalists Ana Ka’ahanui, Matt Felperin, and Mycologist Serenella Linares on a magical hike to witness bioluminescence, fluorescence, and the creatures of the night. We will meet at Woodend Nature Sanctuary to start our journey through the ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) We'll visit our classroom to learn about nocturnal animals then walk the trails to see if we can find them in the dark. Bundle up, it can become very cold. Families.
(VA) (Fairfax County) 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. Ages 4 to Adult.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Which animals depend on what plants? And vice versa? Walk the trails as a naturalist explains relationships between native plants and the animals that depend on them. Families.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Fresh air is good for you, your friends and families. Join us in Glencarlyn Park for a leisurely hike with hot cocoa and time for photos in the scenic winter woods. Families.
(DC) (National Park Service) During this ½ mile excursion, young explorers learn the hiking essentials, such as trail safety, what to wear or bring to a hike, and how to Rrecreate Rresponsibly all while looking at nature and respecting nature found in our woodlands. This ranger-led hike is intended to create treasured trail experiences for families interested in planning more ...
(MD) (Nature Forward) Ever wanted to know what type of tree you were looking at and despaired because there were no leaves? Never fear, help is here! Join Habitat Manager Bradley Simpson for a winter stroll at Boundary Bridge in Rock Creek Park. On this walk, we’ll enjoy December along the creek and learn how to approach identifying trees when ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Fresh air is good for you, your friends and families. Join us in Glencarlyn Park for a leisurely hike with hot cocoa and time for photos in the scenic winter woods. Families.
(MD) (Nature Forward) Whether you call this astronomical event the shortest day — or the longest night — of the year, it’s a good occasion to pause the bustle of daily life and join fellow nature lovers on a hike in a beautiful place! Our outing starts at the Widewater area along the C&O Canal Towpath and will move upriver ...
