Week of Events
Sunday, August 9, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, August 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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August 12, 2026 -Kingman & Heritage Islands Site Walk on Education and Ecology
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August 12, 2026 -Solar Eclipse Gong Bathing at the Arboretum
Kingman & Heritage Islands Site Walk on Education and Ecology
(DC) (District Department of Energy and Environment) The DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) invites you to participate in a site walk for the Kingman & Heritage Islands Trails and Amenities Design Project. The day will begin with a guided walk through the project area, allowing participants to experience the islands' natural features firsthand while learning about existing conditions ...
Solar Eclipse Gong Bathing at the Arboretum
(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. During this meditative experience led by Naoco Wowsugi, gongs resonate with rich vibrations, creating a soothing soundscape that washes over you. ...
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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August 13, 2026 -Anacostia River Discovery Boat Tour
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August 13, 2026 -Bats & Beavers Cruise
Anacostia River Discovery Boat Tour
(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.
Bats & Beavers Cruise
(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 ...
Friday, August 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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August 15, 2026 -Summer Bird Walk at the Arboretum
Summer Bird Walk at the Arboretum
(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 ...