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Little Critters Nature Play (Birding)

Smithsonian's National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (National Zoo) Bring your little zoogoer for a wild time as we explore animals and nature through creative, drop-in play! Little Critters Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Parents and guardians must remain with their children. Find more Smithsonian cultural and nature ...

Free

Guided Family Mindfulness Walk

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Strengthen family bonds and foster emotional well-being with this immersive workshop focused on mindfulness and nature exploration. Engage in fun, mindful activities designed to deepen connection, communication, and presence within your family. Children of all ages with their family are welcome.

$28

Spring Equinox Forest Bathing

Potomac Overlook Regional Park 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Welcome spring's awakening with a mindful forest bathing experience on the Spring Equinox morning! As day and night find balance, join certified forest bathing guide Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature to reconnect with nature’s growth after winter rest - from leaves starting to unfurl to early spring flowers emerging from the warming earth. Forest bathing (nature therapy) ...

$35

Vernal Equinox: Forests and Wildflowers

Rock Creek Park 5301 Broad Branch Rd NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Nature Forward) The Vernal Equinox is the moment in which day and night are of equal length. This is the tipping point between astronomical winter and spring: from here on out, spring is full steam ahead. On this walk, we will experience this transition with the 2.5 mile Rapids Bridge Loop in Rock Creek Park. We will begin walking ...

$33 – $46

Early Spring Wildflower Walk

Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Spring beauties, bloodroot, trout lilies! Even before the last frost, some of our spring wildflowers brave the cold to put on a show. Come take a walk and we’ll discuss the fascinating lifestyle and ecology of these plants. Teens ages 12 and up welcome to attend with a registered adult. Adults.

$6

Backyard Bird ID Workshop (Virtual)

(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Join us for an exciting Backyard Bird Identification Workshop, where we’ll dive into the fascinating world of local birds and seasonal visitors! Whether you’re watching from your window, patio, or garden, you’ll gain the confidence to identify and appreciate the birds around you. We’ll cover: Common backyard bird species you’re likely to see year-round Migratory ...

Cultivating a Sustainable Future: Native Lawns (Virtual)

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Traditional turfgrass lawns offer no native biodiversity, are sources of air and water pollution, and require significant maintenance. Bittner will discuss a visionary lawn paradigm shift – one where lush, low-growing native grasses and forbs take center stage. We will explore the journey behind Cornell Botanic Gardens’ native lawn, from its inception to the multitude of benefits ...

Lunchtime Meditation and Mindfulness (Virtual)

(DC) (Smithsonian Asian Art Museum) Meditation helps us build a relationship to a place of inner quietude. Whether you’re a beginner or a skilled practitioner, join us for free online meditation sessions each week led by DC-based meditation teachers on Tuesdays and Fridays. Friday sessions include inspiration from art in the museum collections, much of which is inspired by nature, ...

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