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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T080000
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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. \nMeet in the Belle Haven Park south parking lot.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/sunday-morning-bird-walk-at-dyke-marsh-13/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T100000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Service) We invite you to join a National Park Service volunteer birder 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/sunday-morning-bird-walk-at-kenilworth-2/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T083000
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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! \nEvery week on Tuesday at 8:30 AM through December 29th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/tuesday-morning-bird-walk-at-kenilworth-17/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, 1550 Anacostia Ave\, NE\, Washington DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260906T185346Z
CREATED:20260906T185346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T185346Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk at Meadowlark
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy free garden admission and a guided walk around Meadowlark Botanical Gardens’ 95 acres on Tuesdays. Each 75-minute walk will be over uneven\, hilly terrain\, have a positive focus\, and include a silent\, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/nature-walk-at-meadowlark-3/
LOCATION:Meadowlark Botanical Gardens\, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T184042Z
CREATED:20260824T184042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T184042Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Rice Seed Collection in Kingman Lake
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Volunteers will help the Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) to collect bags containing wild rice (Zizania aquatica) by waders from the wetlands by Langston Golf Course! We will bring out cutting tools to retrieve the bags of wild rice. Once the bags are collected\, we will bring them back to shore and empty the seeds into buckets. \nFor over 15 years\, AWS has been collecting wild rice seed as part of our wetland restoration efforts in the tidal Anacostia River. The seed collected in the bags will be used for propagation in the Anacostia River in the spring of 2027 through mudballing (seeding) and the production of seedlings that will be transplanted in the river once they reach a suitable size.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/wild-rice-seed-collection-in-kingman-lake/
LOCATION:Driving Range Parking Lot of the Langston Golf Course\, 2556 Benning Rd NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000
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SUMMARY:Anacostia River Discovery Canoe Tour
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (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-2/
LOCATION:Bladensburg Waterfront Park\, 4601 Annapolis Rd\, Blaidensburg\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience,Tour,Watershed Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T184458Z
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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-5/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T193000
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SUMMARY:Bat Walk at Dyke Marsh
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Join Deborah Hammer\, an educator with Bat Conservation and Rescue of Virginia\, and learn about our local bats. Walking will be minimal and this event is accessible for all. We will identify bats by listening to their echolocation\, using sonar detectors If you have an iPhone or Android phone and would like to try one out on your own device\, contact Deborah ahead of time at deborahkh@netscape.net. \nMeet at the Haul Road Trail entrance. Bring a flashlight (red light preferred) and insect repellent. \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/bat-walk-at-dyke-marsh/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T093000
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DTSTAMP:20260802T004220Z
CREATED:20260802T004220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T004220Z
UID:10004645-1789119000-1789124400@capitalnature.org
SUMMARY:Guided Forest Bathing at Hillwood
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Hillwood) Slow down\, awaken your senses\, and connect with nature as you experience a forest bathing walk in Hillwood’s gardens and grounds with certified forest bathing guide Ana Ka’ahanui. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku (which translates to “absorbing the forest atmosphere”)\, forest bathing is a research-based activity designed to promote health and well-being through immersion in natural settings. \nParticipants will be guided on a soothing stroll through the spring gardens at a slow pace. They will be invited to participate in gentle activities designed to engage their senses and tune into the sounds\, smells\, textures\, and sights of nature around them. ​ \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/guided-forest-bathing-at-hillwood-3/
LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, 4155 Linnean Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative,Outdoor Experience,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
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SUMMARY:Running with a Ranger: Georgetown Waterfront in Motion
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (National Park Serice) Lace up your shoes to join a ranger-led 2.5 mile guided run through the history of the Georgetown Waterfront. This one-hour\, all-levels program explores the alleyways\, towpaths\, and waterfront trails below M Street where industry and the changing community shaped the landscape. Along the way\, we will pause to stretch\, reflect\, and uncover the history beneath our feet – from working docks to a public park.  
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/running-with-a-ranger-georgetown-waterfront-in-motion/
LOCATION:Georgetown Waterfront Park\, 3303 Water St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,History,Outdoor Experience
GEO:38.9040616;-77.0666544
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000
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SUMMARY:Are You Going to Eat That?
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Enjoy a naturalist-led hike and identify plants that are safe to eat and which ones to avoid. Participants will learn how plants were used in rope making and folk remedies with connections to Eastern Woodland Indians. Foraging in Fairfax County Parks is prohibited.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/are-you-going-to-eat-that/
LOCATION:Ellanor C. Lawrence Park\, 5040 Walney Rd\, Chantilly\, VA\, 20151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Outdoor Experience,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T165547Z
CREATED:20260827T165547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T165547Z
UID:10004757-1789209000-1789218000@capitalnature.org
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-7/
LOCATION:Shepherd Parkway\, 555 Newcomb Street SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Experience,Stewardship,Volunteering
GEO:38.8452999;-76.9987994
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T150000
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CREATED:20260905T012427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T012427Z
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SUMMARY:Raptor Rapture at Dyke Marsh
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Bring your family and friends to see live hawks\, owls and other raptors up close at Fort Hunt Park\, Pavilion A. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of Dyke Marsh\, the National Park Service and Secret Gardens Birds. Registration is not required. \n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/raptor-rapture-at-dyke-marsh/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Wildlife
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