(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Birdability Week is an annual occasion to exchange valuable resources and innovative ideas, aiming to foster an inclusive and accommodating environment within the birding community. By encouraging accessibility, embracing diversity, and promoting a warm and open atmosphere, Birdability Week aims to ensure that birding is an enjoyable experience for everybody. Celebrate the beauty of birds and enjoy ...
(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Enjoy Dyke Marsh’s fall colors on our walk led by Margaret Chatham and Alan Ford. Fall’s colors are unpredictable, but we might see red sumac leaves and fruits, Virginia creeper vines in red and yellow hues and pokeweed’s purple berries and magenta stems. This walk is limited to 20 people so everyone can hear. Rain ...
(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) (Hillwood) Experience the serene colors, sights, and stories of the fall trees at Hillwood. Join Jessica Bonilla, director of horticulture, as she spotlights the seasonal foliage. Tickets are distributed at the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center upon opening each day. This thirty-minute tour is limited to twelve and meets in the visitor center conservatory.
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Get in the Halloween spirit by carving or painting a pumpkin with your friends at Potomac Overlook! We’ll provide tools, paint, and of course, a pumpkin for some holiday fun. You’ll also enjoy candy, a Halloween craft, and visits from several of our spooky nocturnal critters from the nature center!
(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Join our NextGen group as they bring together bird enthusiasts, board gamers, and cider lovers for a Wingspan Game Night at Lost Boy Cider. We’ll have 4–5 game boxes on hand (enough for 20–25 players), so whether you’re a seasoned Wingspan-er or just curious to learn, there’s a spot for you at the table. New ...
(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) Love Beavers? We at Friends of Huntley Meadows Park sure do. We have them to thank for much of our wonderful park, and you can learn more about them! Join FODM for Alison Zak’s presentation on beavers (Castor canadenis). Zak will provide a brief history of human interactions with beavers over time, an overview of ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join Matt Felperin, NOVA Parks' Roving Naturalist, for a special paddle under the stars during the Orionid Meteor Shower. Learn more about this natural phenomenon while you search for constellations and satellites. Begin with a brief paddling overview before heading out to take in the night sky. Program includes experienced guide, kayak rental, paddle, and Personal Flotation ...
