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SUMMARY:Moth Madness on the Mount Vernon Trail
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail) Join us after dark for a nighttime nature adventure celebrating the mysterious beauty of moths! As the sun sets\, we’ll gather around softly glowing light traps to observe an array of moth species up close. Whether you’re a seasoned lepidopterist or just curious about the creatures that flutter through the night\, this is your chance to learn\, explore\, and marvel at the hidden world of nocturnal pollinators. \nNaturalist will be on hand to identify species\, share fun facts\, and explain how moths play a vital role in our ecosystems. Bring a flashlight\, your curiosity\, and a sense of wonder — you never know what might fly in! This event is free and family-friendly.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/moth-madness-on-the-mount-vernon-trail/
LOCATION:Washington Sailing Marina\, 1 Marina Drive\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Summer Habits and Habitats of DC's Native Bats (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Capital Nature) July is peak season for bat activity in the DC area. Join Capital Nature\, DC Master Naturalists\, and wildlife biologist Kelly Russo-Petrick for a virtual program on the fascinating lives of local bats. Hear what species make their summer homes here and where they go in winter. Find out about their important role in local ecosystems. Learn about their habits and habitats from one of DC area’s urban bat experts! \nDr. Kelly Russo Petrick is a wildlife biologist with a specialty in urban bat populations. She is the project specialist in urban ecology at the University of the District of Columbia and coordinator of the DC Master Naturalist program.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/summer-habits-and-habitats-of-dcs-native-bats-virtual/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Animals,Classes & Workshops,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-8/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-9/
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-11/
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CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-10/
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-12/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-13/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-14/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-15/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-16/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-butterfly-experience-17/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Last Day: The Butterfly Experience
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas\, Africa\, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant\, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare\, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis\, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems\, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. \nButterfly Experience runs through September 7th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/last-day-the-butterfly-experience/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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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:20260912T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T083000
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SUMMARY:Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey at Dyke Marsh
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Join our volunteer team once a month\, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon\, and  help count butterflies and dragonflies in Dyke Marsh on September 23rd and October 21st.  Surveyors do not need experience or specialized knowledge. \nMeet in the south Belle Haven Park parking lot. Wear sturdy shoes\, bring water\, sun and insect protection and a snack. Binoculars\, camera phone or a camera are helpful. \nTo help\, contact\, Laura McDonald at laura.e.mcdonald@icloud.com
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/butterfly-and-dragonfly-survey-at-dyke-marsh/
LOCATION:Dyke Marsh\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Wildlife
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