(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) (NOVA Parks) For Bull Run registered campers Halloween activities abound! Movie Night: Spooky Buddies Friday, 7-9pm Watch the family-friendly movie of the week! Freshly popped popcorn will be available for purchase at the camp store while open. Location: Picnic shelter across from the camp store. Pumpkin Painting Saturday, 10–11am Bring your creativity for some pumpkin fun! Purchase a real pumpkin at ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Connect with nature through a forest bathing walk among the beautiful fall colors. Stroll the grounds and neighboring forest at a measured pace that allows you to notice the small miracles of nature unfolding. We’ll close the walk by enjoying hot tea and healthy snacks. Instructor: Ana Ka’ahanui, certified Forest Therapy Guide
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) People of all abilities and ages are invited to celebrate Birdability Week with a fun-filled morning of birding activities! Discover the diverse bird species that call Montgomery Parks home and learn about the services provided to make your birding experiences accessible. Activities and resources provided by Montgomery Parks Program Access, Readability, Nature Forward, DC Bird Alliance, EnChroma, and ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Letterboxing is a family-friendly, scavenger hunt-style adventure that takes you to interesting locations around the world, solving clues and searching for hidden treasures! Participants will learn where to find clues, how to decipher them, and receive hints on what to look for. Then, it's off on an adventure around the park to find the boxes hidden here! ...
(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.
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy free garden admission and a guided walk around Meadowlark's 95 acres on Tuesdays. Each one-hour walk will be over uneven, hilly terrain, have a positive focus, and include a silent, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way. Ages 18 and up.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Josh Demers, Brookside Gardens staff – Discover a whole new garden brought on by the changing Autumn season. This walking tour highlights the spectacular fall colors in the woody and herbaceous plant collections with a closer look at our staff’s favorite fall blooming perennials like asters, coneflowers, sedums, and grasses.
