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SUMMARY:Spring Scavenger Hunt at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Welcome spring with a playful scavenger hunt! Embark on a self-guided adventure through the gardens as you search for giant eggs hidden along the paths: \n\nBegin your quest at the Visitor Center\, where you’ll receive your egg hunt sheet—your key to unlocking the fun.\nHop along the garden paths. When you discover a giant egg\, draw its design on your hunt sheet.\nFind them all! Show your completed sheet to our staff and receive an EGG-cellent prize.\n\nAfter Easter\, the fun continues through April 30th. Kids will search the gardens for cheerful signs of spring—flowers\, birds\, frogs\, rabbits\, bugs\, and more—hidden throughout the landscape.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/spring-scavenger-hunt-at-meadowlark/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Spring Scavenger Hunt at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Welcome spring with a playful scavenger hunt! Embark on a self-guided adventure through the gardens as you search for giant eggs hidden along the paths: \n\nBegin your quest at the Visitor Center\, where you’ll receive your egg hunt sheet—your key to unlocking the fun.\nHop along the garden paths. When you discover a giant egg\, draw its design on your hunt sheet.\nFind them all! Show your completed sheet to our staff and receive an EGG-cellent prize.\n\nAfter Easter\, the fun continues through April 30th. Kids will search the gardens for cheerful signs of spring—flowers\, birds\, frogs\, rabbits\, bugs\, and more—hidden throughout the landscape.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/spring-scavenger-hunt-at-meadowlark-3/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Play,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T103000
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SUMMARY:The Hummingbirds are Coming!
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) The ruby-throats are on their way north! Learn more about these hummers as we track their progress into our area. We’ll learn how to attract them into your yard\, and make a feeder to take home. Ages 3 to 5.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-hummingbirds-are-coming/
LOCATION:Maydale Nature Classroom\, 1638 Maydale Drive\, Colesville\, MD\, 20905\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Children,Nature Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T090000
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SUMMARY:Junior Rangers Rise!
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Celebrate Freedom 250 at Rock Creek Park with Junior Rangers Rise! Caring for Parks\, Caring for the Future—a two-day\, family-friendly event that connects 250 years of American history to the next generation of park stewards. Through hands-on activities\, ranger-led programs\, and interactive experiences\, participants will discover how curiosity\, caring for nature\, and everyday actions can carry these ideals forward. \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/junior-rangers-rise/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Natural History,Nature Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T173000
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SUMMARY:Bug Bingo at Potomac Overlook
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a special bug hunt with a NOVA Parks Naturalist! Explore the park while looking under logs\, searching the gardens\, and more to find creepy crawly friends. Learn what makes these critters unique and why they’re so important. Along the way\, participants will record observations using the iNaturalist app and fill out bug bingo sheets. You’re sure to have an excellent time! Ages 5 and up.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bug-bingo-at-potomac-overlook/
LOCATION:Potomac Overlook Regional Park\, 2845 N. Marcey Road\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Children,Nature Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day at Brookside Gardens
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Celebrate Earth Day at Brookside with activities and performances entirely geared toward families. Little ones can try out being a naturalist and learn how to pot a plant — and take said potted plant home\, while supplies last. Watch live science experiments with the Science Guys of Baltimore during the first half of the event\, and then a set from children’s music band L-M-N-O-People. Join the Science Guys to make science fun\, cool\, and easy with bubbling potions\, chemical reactions\, and explosions!  Explore the science and art of sustainability through child-driven projects\, plantings\, and crafts.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/earth-day-at-brookside-gardens/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Garden Experience,Nature Play
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SUMMARY:Leaf Boat Float
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Create a miniature boat using natural and upcycled materials\, take a Naturalist led hike down to Meadowside’s bubbling creek\, and watch your boat float its way downstream! Ages 6 and up.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/leaf-boat-float/
LOCATION:Meadowside Nature Center\, 5100 Meadowside Lane\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Nature Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000
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SUMMARY:Tiny Tot: Turtles
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) Tiny Tot programs provide opportunities to interact one-on-one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Each program will engage your child with hands-on learning and may include a variety of activities like songs\, games\, crafts\, and mini-hikes. Tiny Tot programs are offered throughout the year at Gulf and Long Branch Nature Centers. Each program has a monthly theme. \nAges 18 to 35 months with adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/tiny-tot-turtles/
LOCATION:Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park\, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Children,Nature Play
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SUMMARY:Fairy Houses Hike and Craft
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Take a stroll along the trails to find fairy houses hidden among the trees. Once you’ve reached the end of the trail\, create a fairy house of your own to invite more magical creatures to Meadowside!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/fairy-houses-hike-and-craft/
LOCATION:Meadowside Nature Center\, 5100 Meadowside Lane\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Play,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T190000
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CREATED:20260802T011034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T011034Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Fun Facts Campfire
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at the Long Branch or Gulf Branch fire ring for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities that may include stories\, special animal guests\, games\, songs and of course\, S’mores! (We will provide the marshmallows\, chocolate & graham crackers).
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/nature-fun-facts-campfire/
LOCATION:Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park\, 3608 Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Nature Play,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T180000
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SUMMARY:Nocturnal Animals Campfire
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at the Long Branch or Gulf Branch fire ring for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities that may include stories\, special animal guests\, games\, songs and of course\, S’mores! (We will provide the marshmallows\, chocolate & graham crackers).
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/nocturnal-animals-campfire/
LOCATION:Long Branch Nature Center & Park\, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Nature Play,Social Event
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