Week of Events
Sunday, August 9, 2026
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August 9, 2026 -The Butterfly Experience
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August 9, 2026 -Insect Photo Walk
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 ...
Insect Photo Walk
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Capture a butterfly with your camera! We'll learn about the Tiger Swallowtail butterfly, Virginia’s State Insect and look for this species and other butterflies on our walk in the park. Photography guidance will be provided. Park Naturalist is bilingual (English/Spanish).
Monday, August 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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Thursday, August 13, 2026
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Friday, August 14, 2026
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Saturday, August 15, 2026
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August 15, 2026 -Summer Bird Walk at the Arboretum
Summer Bird Walk at the Arboretum
(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Join us for a summer bird walk through the U.S. National Arboretum led by experienced guides from the DC Bird Alliance. The Arboretum's 451 acres of green space provide a unique ecosystem within the city to find a variety of birds. On this bird walk, you'll not only spot birds — you'll also learn ...