(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Come hang out with us for a relaxed morning bird sit at Fort C.F. Smith Park in Arlington! We'll spend the morning on cozy picnic blankets watching and listening for birds as they start their day and get up to their morning shenanigans. This bird sit will be led by NVBA bird guide Jeph Simmons ...
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader Danna McCormick for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join integrative therapist Tania Lanning for a guided walk focused on self-care in nature. Among the fragrant blossoms, maple trees, and brightly colored roses of the Formal Gardens, you will be invited to awaken your senses, notice your inner voice, and reflect on how you can bring awareness and compassion to your internal experience. Participants will receive ...
(DC) (National Building Museum) Celebrate spring and the city’s cherry blossoms at the National Building Museum with Japanese-inspired creativity. The program features hands-on activities centered on language exploration, paper craft, and illustration, along with a short koto and shamisen performance showcasing traditional Japanese music.
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Welcome spring with a playful scavenger hunt! Embark on a self-guided adventure through the gardens as you search for giant eggs hidden along the paths: Begin your quest at the Visitor Center, where you’ll receive your egg hunt sheet—your key to unlocking the fun. Hop along the garden paths. When you discover a giant egg, draw its ...
(DC) (Friends of Oxon Run) Soar into spring at the Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly on March 29, 2026, at Oxon Run Park in Ward 8! Enjoy a day of kites, culture, exciting activities, and community crafts for all ages. Explore the Ward 8 vendor market, connect with neighbors, and experience the joy of spring in a vibrant and ...
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Come help the Shepherd Park Weed Warriors remove invasives at Shepherd Field (behind Shepherd Elementary School) on Kalmia Rd, NW in ward 4. Tools provided. Please wear sturdy shoes with good tread, and weather appropriate clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or snagged. Bring your own water bottle.
(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Join us for our first Alliance Afternoon of 2026. We will gather to mingle with other bird-lovers while enjoying snacks and drinks. The chapter meeting will be followed by a presentation on Searching for Lost Birds. Around the world, just over 100 species of birds are currently considered “lost” meaning that they are not considered ...
