• Bats & Beavers Cruise

    Black Hill Discovery Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, United States

    (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 ...

    $8
  • 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 ...

  • 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. ...

  • Anacostia River Explorers Tour

    Kingman Island Dock 575 Oklahoma Avenue, NE, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (Anacostia Riverkeeper) Learn about the Anacostia River’s history, wildlife, environmental threats it faces, and solutions helping it realize its full potential. Each participant must fill out this Waiver linked here. Waivers must be completed PRIOR to boarding the boat.

  • 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 ...

  • Anacostia River Discovery Boat Tour

    Diamond Teague Pier 1520 First St. SE, Washington, DC, United States

    (MD) (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.

  • Shady Hike at Brookside

    Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD, United States

    (MD) (Montgomery Parks) Hike through the shady woods to escape the heat. Learn about the forest habitat and its residents. Bring a friend, niece, or grandparent. Hike will be on natural surface trails for approximately 2 miles. All attendees must register.

    $10