(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 ...
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a 1-hour Anacostia River boat tour to explore the ecological and historical changes that have occurred in the river and in the communities around the river. We will have the opportunity to witness some of the restoration of river habitats and how it has caused the rebound of the wildlife.
(MD) (Springsong Museum) Nourish your sense of wonder during a morning forest bathing walk in the Northwest Branch gorge adjacent to the Springsong Museum site. We will walk slowly and pause often as we explore the upland woods and streamside of cascading Northwest Branch. Forest bathing is a practice that began in Japan in the 1980s and celebrates the beauty ...
(DC) (Events DC) Events DC WalkingTown is DC’s best public tour program, featuring guided walking tours in neighborhoods throughout the District of Columbia. Join us for eight days to visit eight wards and learn about our unique city. This year, we will host more than 50 walking and biking tours in September, offering authentic and memorable tours that help residents ...
(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 Adria S. Zeldin. 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 ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) (Kindred Nature) Embrace the stillness of the morning and ease into your day with a nourishing blend of sound meditation and mindful nature connection. In the serene setting of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, we’ll enjoy an immersive journey of sound meditation, sensory nature connection, and locally-sourced tea. Join Toni Kim (Inner Sound Collective) and Ilana Rubin (Kindred Nature) ...
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society's President and CEO, Christopher Williams, for a boat tour on the Anacostia River to explore the ecological and historical changes that have occurred in the river and in the communities around the river. Meeting Location: We will gather at the Ballpark Boathouse public boat dock in Diamond Teague Park.
(VA) (Northern Virginia Conservation Trust) Join us for our annual Fall Festival at Leopold's Preserve, representing the best of outdoor recreation and educational opportunities. This exciting event will feature various activities and attractions for all ages. Enjoy the festivities with tables from nonprofit organizations, vendors offering unique goods and native plants for your garden, and popular delights from food trucks. ...
