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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-4/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallan Avenue\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Firefly Festival
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Arlington Parks) Come celebrate summer’s natural night lights as we learn about these bioluminescent beetles! Activities include: bug hunts\, games\, crafts\, walks\, and talks about fireflies. Bring a picnic blanket as we wait for sunset and the natural lights to come out.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/firefly-festival/
LOCATION:Fort C.F. Smith Park\, 2411 24th St N\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Social & Cultural,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Week
DESCRIPTION:(Pollinator Partnership) Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Popular events include planting for pollinators\, hosting garden tours\, participating in online bee and butterfly ID workshops. Check out events with Pollinator Partnership and organizations throughout the DMV.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/pollinator-week/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Holiday,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T183000
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SUMMARY:Deanwood In Bloom: Get to Know Your Local Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Capital Nature) Butterflies\, moths\, and bumblebees keep life going – and food growing – in Deanwood and elsewhere. Celebrate Pollinator Week at the Faunteroy Center with a special program on nature’s small but important local heroes: \n\n\nA talk on pollinators and their community benefits\nThe gardener experience by Jimell\nA short nature walk along Lederer Garden paths to appreciate the native trees and plants that support local bees\, butterflies\, and moths.\nFree resource materials on trees and native plants for Deanwood residents.\n\nJoin us to celebrate nature and her amazing pollinators. The program includes light food and bee-inspired refreshments.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/deanwood-in-bloom-get-to-know-your-local-pollinators/
LOCATION:FH Faunteroy Center & Resilience Incubator\, 4800 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social & Cultural,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T203000
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SUMMARY:ForgWatch on Kingman Island
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (Living Classrooms) Join DOEE\, Living Classrooms\, and your neighbors for FrogWatch\, a community science program. Through FrogWatch volunteers collect and submit data on calling frogs and toads in ponds and wetlands around Kingman + Heritage Islands throughout the spring and summer. Watch the recorded orientation video here. To learn more about FrogWatch and practice your frog call skills\, explore more resources here.‍ ‍ \nThe rain date for this event will be Tuesday\, June 30th.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/forgwatch-on-kingman-island/
LOCATION:Kingman Island _RFK Lot 6\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Nature Observation,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T200000
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SUMMARY:Firefly Walk at Huntley Meadows
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Join us on a magical evening walk in the park to learn about and see the different colors and signal patterns of this fascinating insect. Ages 5 to Adult.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/firefly-walk-at-huntley-meadows/
LOCATION:Huntley Meadows\, 3701 Lockheed Blvd\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience,Wildlife
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