(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS), National Links Trust, DC Bird Alliance, and Dan Rauch from DC’s Department of Energy and Environment, for a morning at Langston Golf Course on Kingman Island, looking for some of the Anacostia River’s amazing birds. All birding skills welcomed! Great for new and experienced birders. Any observations made using the free iNaturalist application during ...
(MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) The Anacostia River watershed is home to an incredible number of species, and it takes a village to get out there and document them! Using iNaturalist, participants will help us document its biodiversity and learn about the identification and ecology of some of the river’s fascinating species. Watch the video at the bottom of this page ...
(MD) (Springsong Museum) Nourish your sense of wonder during a morning forest bathing walk in the Northwest Branch gorge adjacent to the Springsong Museum site. We will walk slowly and pause often as we explore the upland woods and streamside of cascading Northwest Branch. Forest bathing is a practice that began in Japan in the 1980s and celebrates the beauty ...
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) You will help AWS with a wild freshwater mussel survey in Kingman Lake! We will be walking in mud that can be very mucky in waders (AWS can provide you with a pair if you don’t have your own). If you’re not comfortable walking in mud using waders, we recommend joining us at a different event. ...
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) You will help AWS with a wild freshwater mussel survey in Kenilworth Lake! We will be walking in mud that can be very mucky in waders (AWS can provide you with a pair if you don’t have your own). If you’re not comfortable walking in mud using waders, we recommend joining us at a different event. ...
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) You will help AWS with a wild freshwater mussel survey in Heritage Marsh! We will be walking in mud that can be very mucky in waders (AWS can provide you with a pair if you don’t have your own). If you’re not comfortable walking in mud using waders, we recommend joining us at a different event. ...
This year, September’s Full Harvest Moon will peak in illumination at 12:49 pm. It will be below the horizon at this time, so be sure to watch for it after sunset… it will be hard to miss! The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac have different origins, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full ...
(DC) (Casey Trees) Join naturalist and author Melanie Choukas-Bradley for a guided walk through the rich landscapes of Rock Creek Park. This Field Session is a part of the 2026 Urban Tree Summit, hosted by Casey Trees and Montgomery Parks. The immersive tour invites participants to slow down and observe the intricate relationships between native trees, understory plants, and wildlife. ...
