• Dusk Wetland Walk at Huntley Meadows

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

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Join park naturalists for a relaxing stroll through the park's forest and wetland paths. Look and listen for wildlife settling down or waking up during the transition of day to night. Adults.

    $12
  • Caring for Caregivers: Forest Bathing

    Reflection Park Natural Burial Ground 16621 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, United States

    (MD) (Reflection Park) (Capital Nature) Reflection Park's Caring for Caregivers series is dedicated to honoring and supporting the incredible individuals who provide compassionate care to those who are nearing the end of life. If you are a death doula, hospice care worker, chaplain, family caregiver, or anyone else committed to accompanying and caring for others during their last days, this ...

    Free
  • Summer Bird Walk at the Arboretum

    US National Arboretum 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington DC, United States

    (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 ...

  • Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh

    Dyke Marsh Alexandria, VA, United States

    (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.

    Free
  • Ride to Lotus Festival with DC Trail Rangers

    Capitol Heights Metro Station 133 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, MD, United States

    (DC) (DC Trail Rangers) Meet up with the DC Trail Rangers at the Capitol Heights Metro Station for a bike ride to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Lotus Festival. Ride the scenic Marvin Gaye Trail that runs along Watts Branch Creek then hop over the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, head north up to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Learn how to be great trail ...

  • Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows

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

    (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.  

    Free
  • Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth

    Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington DC, United States

    (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. ...

  • Junior Naturalist Hike in Rock Creek Park

    Rock Creek Nature Center 5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, United States

    (DC) (National Park Service) Do you want to connect with nature but you’re not sure how to get started? Do you want to be more present outside and escape the distractions of the modern era? Take a junior naturalist hike with a ranger and learn how to observe and study the natural world around you as you hike between ½ ...