Week of Events
Sunday, August 16, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, August 17, 2026
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August 17, 2026 -Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows
Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows
(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.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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August 18, 2026 -Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth
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August 18, 2026 -Anacostia River Explorers Tour
Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth
(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
(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.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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August 20, 2026 -Junior Naturalist Hike in Rock Creek Park
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August 20, 2026 -Anacostia River Discovery Boat Tour
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August 20, 2026 -Shady Hike at Brookside
Junior Naturalist Hike in Rock Creek Park
(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
(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
(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.
Friday, August 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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August 22, 2026 -Fungi Foray
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August 22, 2026 -Woodland Nature Therapy: Calm & Connection Under the Canopy
Fungi Foray
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Come join us for a light walk through the woods to explore the diversity of the fungus kingdom, from the littlest mushrooms to giant shelf fungi, to bizarre lichens. We’ll discuss the secret lives of our fungal friends, including their ecology and identification. Teens ages 12 and up welcome to attend with a registered adult.
Woodland Nature Therapy: Calm & Connection Under the Canopy
(VA) (Kindred Nature) (NOVA Parks) Step into calm on a gentle wander of wonder through the woodlands of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. During this rejuvenating morning of nature therapy, we’ll slow down with sensory invitations to reconnect with ourselves and the forest, and share in warm-hearted moments under the forest canopy. Guided by certified nature therapy guide Ilana Rubin of Kindred ...