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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/sunday-morning-bird-walk-at-dyke-marsh-19/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Lep Club Winter Cocoon Hike
DESCRIPTION:(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 woods. Hike will take place on Sunday Feb. 8th or Sunday Feb. 15th depending on weather. \nThis walk is for Lep Club members only; we encourage you to become a member of NHSM and the Lep club.  The NHSM Lepidoptery Club meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from March-October at 6908 Belair Rd or over Zoom.  
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/lep-club-winter-cocoon-hike/
LOCATION:Bee Tree Preserve\, Parkton\, MD\, 21120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Winter Tree ID Walk
DESCRIPTION:(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\, and a hunger for learning. \nWalk may be cancelled in the event of bad weather at the discretion of park staff. Feel free to call the Nature Center (202-895-6070) the day of to confirm.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/winter-tree-id-walk/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Winter Crow Watch
DESCRIPTION:(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 they gather for a noisy social time before heading to the roost for the night.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/winter-crow-watch-2/
LOCATION:Shirlington Library\, 4200 Campbell Avenue\, Arlington\, VA\, 22206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Social Event
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SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:(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 count toward GBBC.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Birds,Citizen Science,Nature Observation
ORGANIZER;CN="National Audubon Society":MAILTO:customerservice@audubon.org
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Stargazing Stroll
DESCRIPTION:(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 treats. Ages 8 to Adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/valentines-stargazing-stroll/
LOCATION:Lake Accotink Park\, 7500 Accotink Park Road\, Springfield\, VA\, 22150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Family,Nature Observation,Social and Cultural
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SUMMARY:Couples Evening at the Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/couples-evening-at-the-nature-center/
LOCATION:Hidden Oaks Nature Center\, 7701 Royce St\, Annandale\, VA\, 22003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Animals,Nature Observation
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