Week of Events
National Moth Week
National Moth Week is an annual, global event that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in mothing by sharing photos of moths they find for citizen science. Communities around the globe come together during National Moth Week to celebrate the beauty, diversity, and ecological importance of moths. Join participants of all ages to contribute valuable data that ...
Sunday, July 12, 2026
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Monday, July 13, 2026
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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July 14, 2026 -The Butterfly Experience
The Butterfly Experience
(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 ...
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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Thursday, July 16, 2026
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Friday, July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026 -The Butterfly Experience
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July 17, 2026 -Flora and Fauna of Rock Creek Park
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July 17, 2026 -Dusk Wetland Walk at Huntley Meadows
The Butterfly Experience
(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 ...
Flora and Fauna of Rock Creek Park
(DC) (National Park Service) Spend Friday mornings and afternoons at Rock Creek Park learning about our wild and wonderful urban oasis! Park Rangers will teach kids (and visitors of all ages) about the fantastic flora and fauna in the park. The program repeats at 1:30 pm.
Dusk Wetland Walk at Huntley Meadows
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Join park naturalists for a relaxing stroll through the park's forest and wetland paths. Look and listen for wildlife settling down or waking up during the transition of day to night. Adults.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
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July 18, 2026 -Moth Madness on the Mount Vernon Trail
Moth Madness on the Mount Vernon Trail
(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 ...