Capital Nature

Youth Birding in the Garden
2026-05-17 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Take a bird walk with an expert instructor and learn the basics of using binoculars, listening for bird calls, using field guides and digital tools, and looking carefully in all directions. Stop at the spots in the garden that are most attractive for local birds and learn more about them. Borrow a pair of our binoculars or bring your own (optional). Meet in the Visitor Center and dress for the weather. Ages 8 to 16.

Bats and Beavers Cruise
2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Black Hill Discovery Center, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, 20841, 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.

Anacostia River Discovery Boat Tour
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd, Blaidensburg, MD, United States
(MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a 1-hour Anacostia River Discovery Series 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.

Adaptive Mountain Biking
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Blockhouse Point Conservation Park, Maryland 190, Potomac, MD, 20854, United States
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This family-friendly, “party pace” ride is designed to be safe, inclusive, and enjoyable for all participants. Riders will be accompanied by volunteer support riders to ensure a positive experience on rides averaging 5 miles. Participants can sign up to ride our Lasher Recumbent Handcycle or TerraTrike Recumbent Foot-Pedal Trike, depending on which bike best fits their needs. Registration is required. Ages 16 +
