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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-16/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Moth Mania!
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) (Capital Nature) \nMoth Week is here! Join NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist Matt Felperin and Ana Ka’ahanui of Capital Nature on a quest to attract and identify these nocturnal fliers using bedsheets and blacklights. While butterflies usually get most of the attention as beautiful flying insects and key pollinators\, moths are more critical to the ecosystem than most realize! There are ten times as many moths in the world than butterflies\, and they are a major food source for many different animals. Meet at the Nature Center. $7\, all ages
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/moonlight-moth-mania/
LOCATION:Potomac Overlook Regional Park3\, 2845 N. Marcey Road\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) The Monday Morning Bird Walk is sponsored by the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park and takes place every Monday at 7 a.m. April through September. Following the walk\, members of the group gather at the nearby Denny’s for breakfast and to compile the morning’s bird list. All are welcome. \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/monday-morning-birdwalk-at-huntley-meadows-11/
LOCATION:Huntley Meadows\, 3701 Lockheed Blvd\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) We invite you to join National Park Service volunteer and expert birder Molly Hermann for an engaging bird walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. This event is open to all\, including those new to birding. We encourage participants to bring water\, sunscreen\, and binoculars if available. A limited number of binoculars are available for loan with a photo ID. \nThe walk will be conducted at a leisurely pace\, covering approximately one mile. We will gather in front of the visitor center\, and the duration of the walk will typically range from 1.5 to 2 hours\, depending on our observations. We look forward to sharing this delightful experience with you!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/tuesday-morning-bird-walk-at-kenilworth-14/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(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 important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-9/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Bats & Beavers Cruise
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for a sunset cruise aboard the pontoon boat. We’ll search for beaver lodges and feeding sites\, and hopefully see some beavers! As the sun sets\, we’ll use our bat detector to help us find feeding bats. Please register and pay for all participants. You may want to bring a jacket or sweater as it is often cooler on the boat. Meet at the pontoon boat dock\, by the boat rentals. Ages 6+.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bats-beavers-cruise-3/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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