Fall Hike to the Potomac
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for a fun hike down Gulf Branch stream to the Potomac River and check out the waterfall! Wear close-toed shoes that can get wet and be prepared for rock hopping across the stream!
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Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington, VA, United States
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Forest Bathing at Hillwood
Hillwood Estate 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States(DC) (Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens) Slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with nature as you experience a forest bathing walk in Hillwood’s gardens and grounds. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku (which translates to “absorbing the forest atmosphere”), forest bathing is a research-based activity designed to promote health and well-being through immersion in natural settings. Participants will ...
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Acorn Collection at Meadowlark
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States(VA) (Potomac Conservancy) Calling all tree friends! Join Tomorrow's Trees and Potomac Conservancy for a fun, scavenger hunt style acorn collection at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. The Virgina state tree nursery needs more local seeds collected to grow out millions of trees for our communities - and you can help! These future trees lead to a healthier and more resilient Potomac ...
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Moth Mania! at Algongkian Regional Park
Algonkian Regional Park 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, VA, United States(VA) (Capital Nature and NOVA Parks) Join NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist Matt Felperin and Ana Ka'ahanui of Capital Nature on a quest to attract and identify these nocturnal fliers using bedsheets and blacklights. While butterflies usually get most of the attention as beautiful flying insects and key pollinators, moths are more critical to the ecosystem than most realize! There are ...
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Yoga at the Arboretum
U.S. National Arboretum 24th & R St NE, Washington DC, United States(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Join us for an invigorating morning of yoga and connection in the beauty of the arboretum with certified instructors from Bikram Yoga Works. This outdoor morning yoga class invites individuals of all levels to unlock the potential of their bodies through the FLEX’T™ workshop offered by Bikram Yoga Works. The class is meant to ...
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Autumn Nature Therapy: Colors of Change
Winkler Botanical Preserve 5400 Roanoke Ave., Alexandria, VA, United States(VA) Welcome fall foliage color and find calm in the changing season with nature therapy (also known as “forest bathing”) at Winkler Botanical Preserve. Join us to release stress and deepen your connections with nature, yourself, and community. This mindful practice led by certified nature therapy guide Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature invites you to immerse your senses in the ...
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Invasive Plant Removal at Trail 9
Trail 9 Broad Branch Rd & Beach Dr NW, Washington, DC, United States(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service 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 for a thriving native understory. Event location, directions, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 hours before ...
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Litter Cleanup at Meridian Hill
Meridian Hill Park 16th Street & W Street NW, Washington, DC, United States(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Stream Team Leader Zoë Abrahm for this litter removal restoration event. Trash is the visible form of stormwater pollution, a major threat to water quality and park health and its removal makes the parklands cleaner, safer, and more beautiful for all. Event location, directions, and information will ...