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  • Native Ferns

    Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD, United States

    (MD) (Wild Ones) Kit Sheffield, a Virginia Master Naturalist, will be speaking on "Native Ferns".  Sheffield leads fern-related hikes and has been featured on gardening podcasts.

  • Moon Gardens

    Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Rd, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Designed as a tranquil, rejuvenating retreat for the end of the day, a moon garden comes to life at twilight and into the night. Discover with Green Spring horticulturist, Pam Smith, how to cultivate this serene space with plants that glow softly in the dark and foliage that shimmers in the moonlight. Ages 16 to Adult.

    $15

  • Full Moon Nature Hike and Campfire

    Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Enjoy nature's tranquil beauty and the night sky under a full moon. Your naturalist guide points out signs of creatures that glide, fly and tiptoe through the woods in the dark. Enjoy a campfire after the hike with s'mores provided. Ages 6 to Adult.

    $12

  • Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows

    Huntley Meadows 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA, United States

    (VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) The Monday Morning Bird Walk is sponsored by the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park and takes place every Monday at 8 a.m. Following the walk, members of the group gather at the nearby Denny’s for breakfast and to compile the morning’s bird list. All are welcome.  

    Free

  • World Wetlands Day Sketch Hike

    Huntley Meadows 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Celebrate World Wetlands Day by joining park naturalist and artist Margaret Wohler on a hike to learn about the vital role wetlands play while identifying plants and animals. Learn drawing techniques to enhance your wetland observation skills. Drawing supplies included. Ages 10 to Adult.

    $18

  • Owl Prowl at Black Hill

    Black Hill Discovery Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, United States

    (MD) (Montgomery Parks) Nature doesn’t sleep once the sun goes down. Go for a walk with us to see who is out and about after sunset. Join us for a post-sunset stroll where we’ll look and listen for owls.

    $6 – $7

  • Identification and Ecology of Bark (Virtual)

    (MD) (Natural History Society of Maryland) Many people know how to identify trees by their leaves, but what about when those leaves have fallen or are out of reach? In this two-part course with Michael Wojtech, you will learn about a system for noticing the beautiful variety of bark characteristics and for using these traits to identify tree species in ...

    $50 – $60

  • Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth

    Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington DC, United States

    (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. ...