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SUMMARY:Mussel Survey at Kingman Island
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for 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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/mussel-survey-at-kingman-island/
LOCATION:Driving Range Parking Lot of the Langston Golf Course\, 2556 Benning Rd NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Conservation,Nature Observation
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SUMMARY:Birding by Ear
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Join us for Birding by Ear with Colt Gregory and Kris Lansing at Riverbend Park where more than 190 species of birds have been recorded. This FREE bird outing will include a short introduction followed by a walk along a nearby trail to practice identifying birds by their vocalizations.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/birding-by-ear-at-riverbend/
LOCATION:Riverbend Park\, 8700 Potomac Hills St\, Great Falls\, VA\, 22066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Citizen Science,Nature Observation
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SUMMARY:Springtime Birding at Huntley
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Join us for a spring bird outing at beautiful Huntley Meadows Park! Explore meadows\, woodlands\, and marshes alongside NVBA bird guides Arielle Smith (she/her) and Gabrielle Jennings (she/her)\, who will help you observe and identify bird species the group encounters.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/springtime-birding-at-huntley/
LOCATION:Huntley Meadows\, 3701 Lockheed Blvd\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Citizen Science,Nature Observation
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SUMMARY:Bird Outing to Mason Neck
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) NVBA is partnering with Mason Neck State Park to host regular bird outings every fourth Saturday of the month from. Your guide for these events will be John Colpoys\, an avid birder and experienced bird guide for NVBA. These events are free to attend and open to anyone! Registration is requested\, as it helps us anticipate the number of attendees and communicate if needed. Please see our cancellation policy below.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bird-outing-to-mason-neck/
LOCATION:Mason Neck State Park\, 7301 High Point Rd\, Lorton\, VA\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing at Long Branch
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) In March and April the wild earth is “springing” all around us. Forest bathing provides a unique way of exploring the natural world by focusing our sense to a keen visceral state. This interactive process can be remarkably restorative. The program will conclude with tea and snacks. Dress for the weather (light rain or shine) and the possibility of sitting on the ground or on a log.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/forest-bathing-at-long-branch/
LOCATION:Long Branch Nature Center & Park\, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Spring Ephemerals Hike
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for a guided nature walk to discover the beauty of spring ephemerals—those fleeting\, early blooming wildflowers that appear before the forest canopy fills in. These native plants make the most of early spring sunlight and play a vital role in supporting pollinators emerging after winter. Come learn how these short-lived blooms help bring the forest to life! Ages 12 +.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/spring-ephemerals-hike/
LOCATION:Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park\, 3608 Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Art in Nature: Journaling for Adults
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Learn how to connect with the natural world through the art and science of nature journaling. Nature walks will be apart of this program so participants should be able to walk on natural surface trails\, which may have some steep inclines. Each month there will be a different theme with each session\, for March we will focus on animal skulls\, tracks\, and scat. Ages 16 +
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/art-in-nature-journaling-for-adults/
LOCATION:Locust Grove Nature Center\, 7777 Democracy Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Literary,Nature Observation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T163000
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SUMMARY:Art in Nature: Journaling for Kids
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Kids love being out in nature and through journaling they can learn how to connect with nature even more. Join a naturalist to learn how to truly observe nature around you and how to get those observations and thoughts on paper. After a guided session\, you will have the opportunity to create a nature journal entry on your own. Nature walks will be apart of this program so participants should be able to walk on natural surface trails\, which may have some steep inclines. Each month there will be a different theme with each session\, for March we will focus on skulls\, scat and tracks  Ages 8-15.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/art-in-nature-journaling-for-kids/
LOCATION:Locust Grove Nature Center\, 7777 Democracy Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Literary,Nature Observation
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