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SUMMARY:Summer Twilight Concert at Brookside
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us each Tuesday evening in June for a series of musical performances set in the beauty of the Gardens! Admission is free\, and no registration is required. Bring your friends and family\, and don’t forget your chairs\, blankets\, and picnics (allowed in the Gardens on concert evenings only). Food trucks will also be available for your dining pleasure. No registration required. Tonight’s performers are The Sidleys | Indie Rock / Soul.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/summer-twilight-concert-at-brookside/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Outdoor Experience,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T050000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T183000
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SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Connect your mind\, body\, and spirit with nature through guided mindfulness programs on Wednesdays during summer evening hours. Save the date — registrations are coming soon!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/wellness-wednesday-at-the-arboretum-3/
LOCATION:U.S. National Arboretum\, 24th & R St NE\, Washington DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness,Outdoor Experience,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T183000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Friday
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for the magic of the full moon for a hike and campfire on each Friday nearest to the full moon. Feel free to bring your own hotdogs to warm over the fire and we’ll provide marshmallows. The program will be mainly outdoors with a hiking component. All hikes will be on natural surface trails.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/full-moon-friday-3/
LOCATION:Locust Grove Nature Center\, 7777 Democracy Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Outdoor Experience,Social & Cultural
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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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SUMMARY:Yoga at Brookside Gardens
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Enjoy yoga held in a peaceful setting under the cover of the Japanese Tea House. Designed to increase flexibility and physical strength and to cultivate mental focus\, these classes are a beautiful and relaxing way to begin your weekend. Mats are not included. Ages 18 and up. \nInstructor: Tanory Ateek \nLocation: Brookside Gardens Visitor Center (March – April) or Japanese Tea House (May – August)
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/yoga-at-brookside-gardens/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Outdoor Experience,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Guided Forest Bathing at Hillwood
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Hillwood) Slow down\, awaken your senses\, and connect with nature as you experience a forest bathing walk in Hillwood’s gardens and grounds with certified forest bathing guide Ana Ka’ahanui. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku (which translates to “absorbing the forest atmosphere”)\, forest bathing is a research-based activity designed to promote health and well-being through immersion in natural settings. \nParticipants will be guided on a soothing stroll through the spring gardens at a slow pace. They will be invited to participate in gentle activities designed to engage their senses and tune into the sounds\, smells\, textures\, and sights of nature around them. ​ \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/guided-forest-bathing-at-hillwood-2/
LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, 4155 Linnean Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative,Outdoor Experience,Wellness
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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-10/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows
DESCRIPTION:(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. \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/monday-morning-birdwalk-at-huntley-meadows-7/
LOCATION:Huntley Meadows\, 3701 Lockheed Blvd\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T183000
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SUMMARY:Sunset and Moonrise Kayak Paddle
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) This is a very special tour that we can only offer when the conditions line up just right. Enjoy a relaxing sunset before night falls\, then watch as the skies darken before the full moon rises like a fireball and illuminates the water! We will begin with a brief paddling instruction overview before heading out. Previous kayak experience suggested\, but not required. Ages 16 and up.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/sunset-and-moonrise-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T210000
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SUMMARY:Bats & Beavers Cruise
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for a sunset cruise aboard the pontoon boat. We’ll search for beaver lodges and feeding sites\, and hopefully see some beavers! As the sun sets\, we’ll use our bat detector to help us find feeding bats. Please register and pay for all participants. You may want to bring a jacket or sweater as it is often cooler on the boat. Meet at the pontoon boat dock\, by the boat rentals. Ages 6+.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bats-beavers-cruise-2/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T100000
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy free garden admission and a guided walk around Meadowlark Botanical Gardens’ 95 acres on Tuesdays. Each 75-minute walk will be over uneven\, hilly terrain\, have a positive focus\, and include a silent\, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/nature-walk-at-meadowlark-2/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Plants
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