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Spring Equinox Forest Bathing

Potomac Overlook Regional Park 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Welcome spring's awakening with a mindful forest bathing experience on the Spring Equinox morning! As day and night find balance, join certified forest bathing guide Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature to reconnect with nature’s growth after winter rest - from leaves starting to unfurl to early spring flowers emerging from the warming earth. Forest bathing (nature therapy) ...

$35

Vernal Equinox: Forests and Wildflowers

Rock Creek Park 5301 Broad Branch Rd NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Nature Forward) The Vernal Equinox is the moment in which day and night are of equal length. This is the tipping point between astronomical winter and spring: from here on out, spring is full steam ahead. On this walk, we will experience this transition with the 2.5 mile Rapids Bridge Loop in Rock Creek Park. We will begin walking ...

$33 – $46

Early Spring Wildflower Walk

Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Spring beauties, bloodroot, trout lilies! Even before the last frost, some of our spring wildflowers brave the cold to put on a show. Come take a walk and we’ll discuss the fascinating lifestyle and ecology of these plants. Teens ages 12 and up welcome to attend with a registered adult. Adults.

$6

Lunchtime Meditation and Mindfulness (Virtual)

(DC) (Smithsonian Asian Art Museum) Meditation helps us build a relationship to a place of inner quietude. Whether you’re a beginner or a skilled practitioner, join us for free online meditation sessions each week led by DC-based meditation teachers on Tuesdays and Fridays. Friday sessions include inspiration from art in the museum collections, much of which is inspired by nature, ...

Spring Equinox Nature Therapy Walk

Winkler Botanical Preserve 5400 Roanoke Ave., Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Welcome spring growth and balance with nature therapy at Winkler, where you'll experience deeper connections with nature, yourself, and community during this special spring equinox weekend gathering! Also known as "forest bathing," this mindful practice, with certified nature therapy guide Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature, invites you to immerse your senses in the natural world, release stress, and ...

$35

Youth Nature Photography

Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Take a closer look at the natural world through the lens of a camera in this beginner-friendly program. Learn tips and strategies for getting the most out of your outdoor photos and learn about nature along the way. Bring your camera (phone cameras count) or borrow one of ours. Meet in the Visitor Center and dress for ...

$10

Spring Wildflowers & Their Stories

Bon Air Park 850 N Lexington St, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Though roses haven't started to emerge, spring wildflowers are popping up all over Bon Air Park and they have some amazing stories to tell. Medicines, food, folklore and tales of life, love and survival. We'll start at the Rose Garden and explore the whole park. Teens ages 12 and up are welcome to attend with a registered ...

$9

Owl Prowl & Hot Cocoa

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for an evening nature hike when the leaves aren’t out and the owls may be easier to spot. Give a hoot… literally as we learn about and try to call to our native nocturnal raptors. Dress for the weather.

$9
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