Week of Events
Sunday, March 8, 2026
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Monday, March 9, 2026
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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March 10, 2026 -Washington Through the Seasons: A Naturalist’s Journey (Virtual)
Washington Through the Seasons: A Naturalist’s Journey (Virtual)
(DC) (Smithsonian Associates) The splendor of springtime in Washington is world-renowned, owing largely to the Japanese flowering cherry trees that have encircled the Tidal Basin for over a century. Yet the cherry blossoms are a single aspect of the city’s spectacular flowering spring, and spring is only one of the city’s vibrant seasons. Smithsonian Associates tour guide, naturalist, and nature-book ...
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Thursday, March 12, 2026
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March 12, 2026 -Evolution of the Bird Brain (Virtual)
Evolution of the Bird Brain (Virtual)
(MD) (Natural History Society of Maryland) This talk explores the Mesozoic origin of avian flight from the perspective of the dinosaurian brain. Fossil reconstructions will be integrated with advanced imaging to test hypotheses on how the brain of theropods met the sensory and motor changes of this rare and radical behavioral innovation. Amy Balanoff is an assistant professor in the ...
Friday, March 13, 2026
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Saturday, March 14, 2026
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March 14, 2026 -Wild & Wise: 19th Century Women and the Power of Nature
Wild & Wise: 19th Century Women and the Power of Nature
(DC) (National Park Service) Step into sturdy boots and grab an imaginary field journal—it’s time to wander back to the 1800s! Long before hashtags and hiking gear, adventurous women were roaming forests, pressing wildflowers, studying birds, and turning curiosity into courage. They weren’t just admiring nature—they were helping spark the Naturalist Movement and laying the groundwork for conservation. Join us ...