Exhibit: The Art of Truman Low
National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave. SW, WashingtonWeek of Events
Sunday, June 21, 2026
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June 21, 2026 -Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
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June 21, 2026 -The Butterfly Experience
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June 21, 2026 -Summer Solstice Kayak Tour at Riverbend
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.
The Butterfly Experience
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas, Africa, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis, the ...
Summer Solstice Kayak Tour at Riverbend
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Soak up the longest day of sunlight on the water. This tour will lead you to elegant sunset views over the Riverbend Park shoreline from the Potomac River. Canceled if inclement water or hazardous river conditions. Single & tandem kayaks are available. Ages 14 to Adult.
Monday, June 22, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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June 24, 2026 -Sunrise Kayak Paddle
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June 24, 2026 -Exhibit: The Art of Truman Low
Sunrise Kayak Paddle
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a relaxing guided sunrise kayak paddle led by ACA certified paddling instructor and NOVA Parks' Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. Calm morning waters should make this an easy paddle, and we hope to see lots of wildlife along the way! Expect to see Great Blue Herons, Osprey, and Bald Eagles. We will begin with a brief paddling ...
Exhibit: The Art of Truman Low
(DC) (Smithsonian) View the first major retrospective of the acclaimed Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk) artist: Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe. Lowe’s elegant, minimalist sculptures made of willow branches, feathers, and other organic materials evoke the rivers, streams, and waterfalls of the Wisconsin woodlands where he was raised and the canoes used to traverse them.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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June 25, 2026 -Ranger Tour at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
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June 25, 2026 -Sound-Inspired Painting at Kenilworth
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June 25, 2026 -ForgWatch on Kingman Island
Ranger Tour at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
(DC) (National Park Service) Join a Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Ranger for a talk about the park! The talk will cover the history of the park, the waterlillies and lotuses that are grown in the ponds, and the importance of the marshes that are connected to the ponds. Meet at the Visitors Center.
Sound-Inspired Painting at Kenilworth
(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) This unique experience invites participants of all ages and artistic abilities to connect with nature through their senses, specifically focusing on the rich tapestry of sounds in the outdoor environment. Guided by various auditory prompts, participants will translate their aural perceptions into visual art using provided painting supplies. Kids welcome! Joan Kato is a ...
ForgWatch on Kingman Island
(DC) (Living Classrooms) Join DOEE, Living Classrooms, and your neighbors for FrogWatch, a community science program. Through FrogWatch volunteers collect and submit data on calling frogs and toads in ponds and wetlands around Kingman + Heritage Islands throughout the spring and summer. Watch the recorded orientation video here. To learn more about FrogWatch and practice your frog call skills, explore ...
Friday, June 26, 2026
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June 26, 2026 -Firefly Walk at Huntley Meadows
Firefly Walk at Huntley Meadows
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Join us on a magical evening walk in the park to learn about and see the different colors and signal patterns of this fascinating insect. Ages 5 to Adult.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
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June 27, 2026 -Meet the Birds at Tregaron
Meet the Birds at Tregaron
(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Did you know that the Tregaron Conservancy is a birding “hot spot”? Over 130 species of birds have been identified in our woodlands. Join birding expert Sam Krause on a walk to observe and learn about Tregaron’s resident and visiting birds.