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Sensory-Friendly Evening at US Botanic Garden

US Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join USBG Visitor Services Team and USBG Volunteers outside of public hours for a sensory-friendly evening to enjoy the “Orchids: Masters of Deception” exhibit. See thousands of orchids on display and uncover some of the unique ways these plants have adapted to deceive pollinators! Interactive activities will be offered at this program. Intended Audience: Sensory-Friendly Event

Weed Warrior Workday at Rock Creek Stream Valley

Rock Creek Stream Valley Park Rockville, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Weed Warrior Supervisors Monica and Maria for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Rock Creek Stream Valley Unit 7 in Rockville, MD. We will work in the park behind Rockville High School and Baltimore Road.  The exact meeting location will be emailed to all pre-registrants! We will focus on non-native, invasive vines, especially round-leaf bittersweet ...

Free

Teen Volunteer Day at Long Branch

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks)  Help us with improving Glencarlyn Park. Each Sunday we will have hands-on projects like weed pulling, raking, trail maintenance and trash pick-up. Your hard work will make the park a better place for both people and nature. Teens ages 12 to 17.

Early Spring Wildflower Walk

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs 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

Herp Hunt at Rachel Carson

Rachel Carson Conservation Park 22201 Zion Road, Olney, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Spring is such an exciting time of year, with plants and animals all waking up from their winter slumber. And it’s one of the best times to go looking for herps (reptiles and amphibians). We’ll trek through the fields and woods of Rachel Carson Conservation Park to a vernal pool looking for tadpoles, frogs, and salamanders and ...

$7

Salamanders Went Out on a Rainy Night

Rachel Carson Conservation Park 22201 Zion Road, Olney, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Once a year, on warm, rainy nights, elusive spotted salamanders migrate to breeding pools to mate and lay eggs. Sign up now to join us on that UNKNOWN March date and we’ll call you the day of the hike. Wear shoes or boots that can get muddy, dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight. Children should ...

$7

Native & Invasive Plants Talk

Cleveland Park Library 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, United States

(DC) (Cleveland Park Community Association) Join Danna McCormick, Rock Creek Weed Warrior and DC Master Naturalist as she presents a lively talk on – What is our local ecosystem and how can we support it? What is the difference between native, non-native, and invasive plants? What is the importance of native plants and what changes can we make on our ...

iNat Nite in the DMV (Virtual)

(DC) (MD) (VA) (Capital Nature) Join us for the April edition of iNaturalist Virtual ID Night. The topic this month is: Get Ready for the City Nature Challenge! with Deborah, Ana, and Serenella. Cosponsored with The Nature Conservancy (MD/DC Chapter) and Prince George’s County Dept. of Parks and Recreation.  

Capital Nature