Wild & Wise: 19th Century Women and the Power of Nature

Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium 5200 Glover Rd, Washington DC

(DC) (National Park Service) Step into sturdy boots and grab an imaginary field journal—it’s time to wander back to the 1800s! Long before hashtags and hiking gear, adventurous women were roaming forests, pressing wildflowers, studying birds, and turning curiosity into courage. They weren’t just admiring nature—they were helping spark the Naturalist Movement and laying the groundwork for conservation. Join us ...