(MD) (DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) The Anacostia River watershed is home to an incredible number of species, and it takes a village to get out there and document them. The goal of our Bioblitz is to educate the public about the watershed’s natural heritage and the use of the application is optional during our public events. The Bioblitz will be ...
(VA) (DC Bird Alliance) Join us for a bird walk at Huntley Meadows Park, one of the region’s premier wetland habitats and a favorite destination for birders and wildlife lovers alike. Known for its expansive marsh, scenic boardwalks, and rich biodiversity, Huntley Meadows offers excellent opportunities to observe a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. We’ll move at a ...
(MD) (Springsong Museum) As the first hints of autumn begin to touch the landscape, join DC Bird Alliance for a naturalist-paced bird walk along the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River, beginning at the future home of Springsong Museum. This guided walk will bring participants to Carson’s former neighborhood to experience the quiet beauty and bird inhabitants of the Northwest ...
(VA) (Earth Sangha) Earth Sangha's Wild Plant Nursery is the region's most comprehensive effort to propagate native plants directly from local forests and meadows. Volunteers help collect native plant seeds in forests and meadows, clean seeds in preparation for planting, help maintain the nursery, and remove invasives. Our goal is for each volunteer, whether they regularly join our work or ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Fall is a rainbow of wildflowers, from goldenrods to asters in every shade of purple. Take a leisurely stroll through the park with our Master Naturalists who will interpret this last spectacular show of color before the changing of the seasons. Now a three part series, you may join us for one class or sign up for ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join the Roots to Rocks team for a mountain bike ride exclusively for folks 55+. Our instructors will go over the basics of bikes and bike handling skills in a supportive environment. These rides are great for people who have some riding experience, but you don’t need to be a seasoned veteran. This is a perfect way ...
(DC) (National Park Service) We invite you to join National Park Service volunteer and expert birder Molly Hermann for an engaging bird walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. This event is open to all, including those new to birding. We encourage participants to bring water, sunscreen, and binoculars if available. A limited number of binoculars are available for loan with a photo ID. ...
(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Join the Botanical Society of Washington with the National Arboretum for a panel discussion that brings together collections curators and communicators from the National Arboretum, U.S. Botanic Garden, U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum, and Smithsonian Botany and Gardens. These experts will explore the unique challenges and opportunities they experience in their roles as keepers ...
