Week of Events
Winter Festival at the National Arboretum
(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Get in the holiday spirit at the National Arboretum! FONA’s Winter Festival returns this year. Buy your Christmas tree and shop from 30+ local artisans in the gift vendor village, take a holiday train ride around the Capitol Columns, and enjoy free family-friendly activities! There will also be plenty of hot chocolate and caroling ...
Sunday, December 7, 2025
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December 7, 2025 -Winter Tree Identification Walk
Winter Tree Identification Walk
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Arlington hosts a diverse cast of over 50 native tree species! Join us for a light walk to learn how to identify trees without leaves or flowers, by looking at their buds, bark, and other features. Teens age 14 and up are welcome to attend with a registered adult.
Monday, December 8, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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December 10, 2025 -The World of Winter Trees
The World of Winter Trees
(MD) (Nature Forward) Ever wanted to know what type of tree you were looking at and despaired because there were no leaves? Never fear, help is here! Join Habitat Manager Bradley Simpson for a winter stroll at Sugarloaf Mountain. On this walk, we’ll enjoy December along the trail and learn how to approach identifying trees when their branches are mostly ...
Thursday, December 11, 2025
No events on this day.
Friday, December 12, 2025
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Saturday, December 13, 2025
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December 13, 2025 -Evergreen Tree Identification Hike
Evergreen Tree Identification Hike
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Winter is the time when our evergreens shine! Maybe you know that every evergreen tree isn’t a pine, but is it a cypress? A juniper? A cedar? Join us on a hike through Wheaton Regional Park to take a closer look at evergreens.