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Skating at NGA Sculpture Garden

National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden 7th Street & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (National Gallery of Art) Enjoy a winter skate at the NGA's iconic ice rink surrounded by sculptures and the National Mall. Purchase skating passes in person. Fees cover two back-to-back, 45-minute skating sessions that each begin on the hour. Enjoy a hot cocoa and food at the adjoining Pavilion Cafe. The skating rink will be open through March 2nd ...

$10 – $18

Forest Bathing at Tregaron

Tregaron Conservancy 3031 Klingle Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Step away for a time from the cares and concerns of the world by joining us on an immersive walk along Tregaron’s footpaths in the tradition of Shinrin-yoku or forest bathing. Our guide is Susan West Montgomery, a Kripalu certified outdoor mindfulness guide. Research shows that extended contemplative time in nature calms the mind, promotes well-being, and cultivates ...

$40

Pup Day at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with your favorite canine on our special Pup Days on select Wednesdays from 10am to 4pm. More NOVA Parks events can be found here.

$14

Invasive Removal at Reservation 630 East

Reservation 630 East 2801 Quebec Street Northwest, Washington

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader Rena Subotnik for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow for a thriving native understory. Event location, directions, and information will be sent from the ...

Free

Poetry in Nature Sketch Hike

Huntley Meadows 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Come enjoy a little creative time in the wild through poetry and drawing outdoors! Join naturalist and artist Margaret Wohler as we combine writing exercises and basic drawing skills to create a field page filled with images and words describing the Huntley wetlands and woods. Families are welcome! All drawing materials will be provided. 10 to ...

$18

Winter Greens Field Trip

Gatewood Preserve 2800 Grays Road, Prince Frederick, MD, United States

(MD) (Maryland Native Plant Society) Learn to identify some of our evergreen plants.  We’ll explore the meadows and forest in search of the ferns, herbaceous plants, and trees that are green in the winter. Co-sponsored by Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay,  Calvert Nature Society and Calvert County Division of Natural Resources. Leader: Karyn Molines

Birding for Beginners

Huntley Meadows 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Learn about the park's birds and some basic identification skills. This program for beginners starts with a bird identification discussion. Children age 12 to 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. More Fairfax County Parks nature events can be found here.

$19

Invasive Plant Removal at Normanstone

Normanstone 2965 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service and Weed Warrior Leader Ella Engstrom for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory. Event location, directions, and information will be sent from ...

Free
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