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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-9/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T090000
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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-4/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Kayak Tour at Riverbend
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/summer-solstice-kayak-tour-at-riverbend/
LOCATION:Riverbend Park\, 8700 Potomac Hills St\, Great Falls\, VA\, 22066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Water Sport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T070000
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SUMMARY:Sunrise Kayak Paddle
DESCRIPTION:(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 instruction overview before heading out. Previous kayak experience suggested\, but not required. Ages 12+
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/sunrise-kayak-paddle/
LOCATION:Pohick Bay Regional Park\, 6501 Pohick Bay Drive\, Lorton\, VA\, 22079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Water Sport
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: The Art of Truman Low
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-the-art-of-truman-low-3/
LOCATION:National Museum of the American Indian\, Fourth Street & Independence Ave. SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20560
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Nature Observation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000
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SUMMARY:Ranger Tour at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:(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. \nMeet at the Visitors Center.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ranger-tour-at-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-3/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Experience,Nature Observation,Tour
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SUMMARY:Sound-Inspired Painting at Kenilworth
DESCRIPTION:(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! \nJoan Kato is a social justice advocate with over twenty years of experience leading change in people of color grassroots communities.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/sound-inspired-painting-at-kenilworth/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature Observation,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T203000
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SUMMARY:ForgWatch on Kingman Island
DESCRIPTION:(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 more resources here.‍ ‍ \nThe rain date for this event will be Tuesday\, June 30th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/forgwatch-on-kingman-island/
LOCATION:Kingman Island _RFK Lot 6\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T200000
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SUMMARY:Firefly Walk at Huntley Meadows
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/firefly-walk-at-huntley-meadows/
LOCATION:Huntley Meadows\, 3701 Lockheed Blvd\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T083000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Birds at Tregaron
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/meet-the-birds-at-tregaron/
LOCATION:Tregaron Conservancy\, 3031 Klingle Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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