Teens Hike to the Potomac
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Hike to see where Gulf Branch stream joins the Potomac River - check out our scenic waterfall, take some great photos, and enjoy the spring weather! This youth program is for Teens.
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Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington, VA, United States
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Exhibit: Recovering Our Night Skies
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 1000 Madison Drive NW, Washington, DC, United States(DC) (Smithsonian Natural History Museum) Artificial lights have become such common nighttime fixtures that we take them for granted. But what do brighter nights mean for people and wildlife? The effects of light pollution go beyond our diminishing view of the stars, but the solutions can have an immediate impact. Through over 100 photographs, nearly 250 objects, interactive experiences, tactile ...
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Renee Fleming: The Voice of Nature
Strathmore Music Center 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD, United States(MD) (Strathmore) Renée Fleming is internationally celebrated for her vocal artistry, dramatic depth, and advocacy for the role of the arts in health and society. Her concert program Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene, inspired by her Grammy-winning album, pairs music with an original film created by the National Geographic Society. Together, sound and imagery reflect on humanity’s relationship with the ...
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Anacostia River Discovery Boat Tour
Diamond Teague Pier 1520 First St. SE, Washington, DC, United States(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a 1-hour Anacostia River Discovery Series boat tour to explore the ecological and historical changes that have occurred in the river and in the communities around the river. We will have the opportunity to witness some of the restoration of river habitats and how it has caused the rebound of ...
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Cocktails & Conversations: Future-Proofing D.C.’s Flora
US Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Experience the magic of the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at night and get inspired by the potential of plants and people. Join USBG Executive Director and botanist Dr. Susan Pell in conversation with local experts as they discuss the science and community efforts behind native plant seed saving and habitat restoration in the District and beyond. ...
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What Trees Remember: Climate, Water, and Change (Virtual)
(MD) (Natural History Society of Maryland) Trees are invaluable record-keepers of the past. Since their annual growth is intrinsically related to a combination of environmental factors, tree ring data can be used like a Rosetta Stone. Dr. Karen King will demonstrate how her research in biogeography and climate change is informed by tree-ring data. We will focus on regional examples from western Maryland to learn what tree rings ...
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Trees & Shrubs for Compact Gardens (Virtual)
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Discover the possibilities of planting small trees and large shrubs in compact urban or suburban spaces with Kathy Jentz, author of The Urban Garden, editor and publisher of Washington Gardener Magazine. Tailored for the Mid-Atlantic, this selection includes natives, edibles, and hardy ornamentals that thrive in heat, pollution, and urban stress—from full sun to deep shade. Even ...
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Spring Forest Bathing and Tree Walk at Tregaron
Tregaron Conservancy 3031 Klingle Road NW, Washington, DC, United States(DC) (Politics & Prose) Join Melanie Choukas-Bradley, author of Wild Walking—A Guide to Forest Bathing Through the Seasons, The Joy of Forest Bathing, A Year in Rock Creek Park, and several other nature books for a magical spring forest bathing walk through the enchanting Tregaron Conservancy, a woodland garden tucked away in the midst of northwest Washington that has been ...