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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-19/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:RunJuneteenth Winter Trail Series: Difficult Run
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (RunJuneteenth) The Winter Trail Series is an annual event comprised of a rotating set of trail-running meetups held throughout the DC–Maryland–Virginia region. Powered by REI Co-op\, the weekly trail runs will feature trail-shoe demos from several top brands–giving participants the opportunity to test gear directly on different local trails\, while also offering a mix of terrain\, elevation\, and mileage options to keep runners challenged and engaged. \nWe’ll meet at REI Fairfax.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/runjuneteenth-winter-trail-series-difficult-run/
LOCATION:Fairfax REI\, 11950 Grand Commons Ave\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Outdoor Experience,Social & Cultural
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SUMMARY:Lep Club Winter Cocoon Hike
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Natural History Society of Maryland) Join us for a walk in the woods led by Lep Club member Eric Warner\, learn how to find cocoons in nature and how to identify the moth based on the cocoon. Tips for identifying host plants in winter will also be covered\, specifically for cecropia\, promethea and polyphemus moths as we explore the woods. Hike will take place on Sunday Feb. 8th or Sunday Feb. 15th depending on weather. \nThis walk is for Lep Club members only; we encourage you to become a member of NHSM and the Lep club.  The NHSM Lepidoptery Club meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from March-October at 6908 Belair Rd or over Zoom.  
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/lep-club-winter-cocoon-hike/
LOCATION:Bee Tree Preserve\, Parkton\, MD\, 21120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Winter Tree ID Walk
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) Without leaves\, trees suddenly become much harder to identify. Learn some tips and tricks on how to ID a tree without leaves with a ranger on this walk through the park and practice identifying some of your favorite tree species. Meet at the Nature Center and be prepared with warm clothing\, layers\, comfortable and sturdy shoes\, and a hunger for learning. \nWalk may be cancelled in the event of bad weather at the discretion of park staff. Feel free to call the Nature Center (202-895-6070) the day of to confirm.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/winter-tree-id-walk/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Nature Center\, 5200 Glover Rd NW\, Washington\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Ice Skating at the Sculpture Garden
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Gallery of Art) The beloved winter tradition returns to the National Gallery of Art! Enjoy the beauty of the Sculpture Garden\, festive displays and winter refreshments through March 2nd. The ice rink is open 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.\, Sunday through Thursday\, and 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.\, Friday and Saturday. \nSkating sessions begin on the hour and last 45 minutes\, leaving a 15-minute break for ice maintenance.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ice-skating-at-the-sculpture-garden-14/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden\, 7th Street & Constitution Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience,Winter
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SUMMARY:Pup Stroll Day at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) GREAT NEWS! Now garden guests may enjoy Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with their favorite canines every Wednesday for Pup Stroll Wednesdays. On Wednesdays\, during regular daytime hours\, leashed dogs are welcome in the gardens. (Only service dogs are permitted on other days.) Please note: Garden admission ends at 6:30pm.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/pup-stroll-day-at-meadowlark-5/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Gardens,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Ice Skating at Canal Park
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena) Join the Winter fun at Canal Park Ice Rink! Public skating sessions are available seven days a week during the winter. Sessions are 90 minutes long\, with a break at the half-way point to resurface the ice. \nThe rink is open through March 2nd. Daily hours vary.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ice-skating-at-canal-park-10/
LOCATION:Canal Park\, 200 M Street SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience,Winter
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SUMMARY:Shepherd Parkway Community Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Ward 8 Woods) Join Ward 8 Woods every second Saturday of the month to restore Shepherd Parkway by removing trash and invasive vines that are smothering the trees. Since 2011\, over 2\,000 volunteers have removed over 200 tons of trash from the woods and cut invasive vines from over 500 trees\, but much work remains to be done. \nGive back to the earth\, exercise your body\, spend time in nature and meet cool people with the Ward 8 Woods Conservancy.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/shepherd-parkway-community-cleanup-8/
LOCATION:Shepherd Parkway\, 555 Newcomb Street SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
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SUMMARY:Ice Skating at the Sculpture Garden
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Gallery of Art) The beloved winter tradition returns to the National Gallery of Art! Enjoy the beauty of the Sculpture Garden\, festive displays and winter refreshments through March 2nd. The ice rink is open 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.\, Sunday through Thursday\, and 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.\, Friday and Saturday. \nSkating sessions begin on the hour and last 45 minutes\, leaving a 15-minute break for ice maintenance.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/ice-skating-at-the-sculpture-garden-15/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden\, 7th Street & Constitution Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience,Winter
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