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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-16/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T180000
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SUMMARY:Anacostia River Discovery Canoe Tour
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for an Anacostia River Discovery Series 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. We will have the opportunity to witness some of the restoration of river habitats and how it has caused the rebound of the wildlife in the Anacostia River.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/anacostia-river-discovery-canoe-tour/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Park\, 4000 Deane Avenue NE\, Wasington DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience,Tour,Watershed Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T210000
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Moth Mania!
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) (Capital Nature) \nMoth Week is here! Join NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist Matt Felperin and Ana Ka’ahanui of Capital Nature on a quest to attract and identify these nocturnal fliers using bedsheets and blacklights. While butterflies usually get most of the attention as beautiful flying insects and key pollinators\, moths are more critical to the ecosystem than most realize! There are ten times as many moths in the world than butterflies\, and they are a major food source for many different animals. Meet at the Nature Center. $7\, all ages
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/moonlight-moth-mania/
LOCATION:Potomac Overlook Regional Park3\, 2845 N. Marcey Road\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T070000
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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-11/
LOCATION:Huntley Meadows\, 3701 Lockheed Blvd\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth
DESCRIPTION:(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. \nThe walk will be conducted at a leisurely pace\, covering approximately one mile. We will gather in front of the visitor center\, and the duration of the walk will typically range from 1.5 to 2 hours\, depending on our observations. We look forward to sharing this delightful experience with you!
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/tuesday-morning-bird-walk-at-kenilworth-14/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Gong Bathing at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Immerse yourself in a transformative meditative journey of full moon gong bathing at the National Arboretum. This event is part of FONA’s Wellness Wednesday series\, hosted all summer long during summer evening hours. \nDuring this meditative experience led by Naoco Wowsugi\, gongs resonate with rich vibrations\, creating a soothing soundscape that washes over you. Participants lie comfortably while the resonant tones penetrate the mind and body\, helping to release tension\, enhance emotional well-being\, and foster a sense of inner peace.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/full-moon-gong-bathing-at-the-arboretum/
LOCATION:U.S. National Arboretum\, 24th & R St NE\, Washington DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness,Music,Outdoor Experience
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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-3/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
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 food to warm over the fire and we’ll provide marshmallows. The hike will be about a half mile on a natural surface trail. Ages 5 and up.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/full-moon-hike/
LOCATION:Locust Grove Nature Center\, 7777 Democracy Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Outdoor Experience,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T103000
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SUMMARY:Suitland Parkway Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Ward 8 Woods) Join Ward 8 Woods every first Saturday of the month to restore Suitland Parkway by removing trash and invasive vines that are smothering the trees. Since 2018\, Ward 8 Woods Park Stewards and volunteers have removed more than 300 tons of trash from the woods of Suitland Parkway and cut vines from more than 1\,000 trees. On the first Saturday of each month\, we deploy to a different part of the parkway to clean up trash and save trees from being smothered by invasive vines. \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/suitland-parkway-volunteer-day-3/
LOCATION:Suitland Parkway\, 2401 Alabama Ave SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience,Stewardship,Volunteering
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