Week of Events
Great Backyard Bird Count
(DMV) (Audubon and Cornell Lab) Spend time in your favorite places watching birds—then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. If you already use eBird or Merlin, your submissions over the 4 days ...
Sunday, February 8, 2026
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February 8, 2026 -Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
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February 8, 2026 -Lep Club Winter Cocoon Hike
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February 8, 2026 -Winter Tree ID Walk
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February 8, 2026 -Winter Crow Watch
Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Join FODM for a bird walk every Sunday at 8 a.m. The Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is a freshwater, tidal marsh on the Virginia side of the Potomac River in Fairfax County. It is a unit of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, U.S. National Park Service.
Lep Club Winter Cocoon Hike
(MD) (Natural History Society of Maryland) Join us for a walk in the woods led by Lep Club member Eric Warner, learn how to find cocoons in nature and how to identify the moth based on the cocoon. Tips for identifying host plants in winter will also be covered, specifically for cecropia, promethea and polyphemus moths as we explore the ...
Winter Tree ID Walk
(DC) (National Park Service) Without leaves, trees suddenly become much harder to identify. Learn some tips and tricks on how to ID a tree without leaves with a ranger on this walk through the park and practice identifying some of your favorite tree species. Meet at the Nature Center and be prepared with warm clothing, layers, comfortable and sturdy shoes, ...
Winter Crow Watch
(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Join us and our partners at DC Bird Alliance for a Winter Crow Watch at the Shirlington roost in Arlington, VA. You’re in for a show as the crows gather here in numbers so large it actually appears on radar! Here we'll have binoculars and scopes for participants to use to view the crows as ...
Monday, February 9, 2026
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Friday, February 13, 2026
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Saturday, February 14, 2026
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February 14, 2026 -Valentine’s Stargazing Stroll
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February 14, 2026 -Couples Evening at the Nature Center
Valentine’s Stargazing Stroll
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Share the wonder of winter stars with someone special during our romantic Valentine’s stargazing adventure. This enchanting evening stroll combines astronomy education with Valentine’s Day Magic. Create lasting memories as families explore the night sky together, learning about the cosmos while enjoying quality time under the stars. This evening adventure concludes with hot cocoa and Valentine’s ...
Couples Evening at the Nature Center
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Enjoy a peaceful adults only visit to the nature center for Valentine’s Day. Meet animals and learn about their dating and mating habits. A fun activity and a special treat complete your nature-themed holiday celebration. Each attendee must register individually. Adults.