• Yoga at the Arboretum

    U.S. National Arboretum 24th & R St NE, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Experience the calming power of nature at an evening yoga class at the National Arboretum. This event is part of FONA’s Wellness Wednesday series, hosted all summer long during summer evening hours. Certified instructors from Bikram Yoga Works will lead a 60 minute FLEX’T™ yoga class that will help you unlock your fascia to ...

    $20
  • Exhibit: The Viewing Stone

    US National Arboretum 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (US National Arboretum) Viewing stone lovers find inspiration in the traditional stones found and displayed in China and Japan. These small natural objects encourage contemplation of larger landscape scenes, objects in nature, and abstract images. Challenge your imagination by comparing the variety of stones on view in this exhibition. Members of the Potomac Viewing Stone Group, a regional organization ...

  • Ranger Tour at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

    Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (National Park Service) Join a Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Ranger for a talk about the park! The talk will cover the history of the park, the waterlillies and lotuses that are grown in the ponds, and the importance of the marshes that are connected to the ponds. Meet the ranger in front of the visitor center where the talk will ...

  • Invasive Species Removal at Langdon Park

    Langdon Park Recreation Center 2901 20th St NE, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (Casey Trees) Join CCAN, The Langdon Park Forest Stewards, and Casey Trees to get outside and remove invasive plants! Take part in the exciting Assisted Natural Regeneration efforts happening to restore the forest at Langdon Park in NE DC. We will meet at the parking lot of the Langdon Park Rec Cente. We will start with a brief training ...

  • Ice Cream Making at Peirce Mill

    Peirce Mill 2401 Tilden St NW, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (Friends of Peirce Mill) Come learn about old-fashioned ice cream, made famous by Dolly Madison, Quaker friend of Betsy Peirce, and invented by Augustus Jackson, who was the White House chef from 1817 until 1837. We’ll show how ice cream was made in the early 19th century–and talk about why it was such a rare and special treat. Kids ...

  • Mothing by Moonlight

    Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

    (MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us in the park after dark to look for moths. We’ll set up a mothing station designed to attract these beautiful yet secretive nocturnal animals. Our insect enthusiasts will be on hand to help us identify what we find as we collect data for an ongoing study.

    Free
  • Fruit to Poop: A Seed’s Journey

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

    (DC) (US Botanic Garden) What's the connection between fruit and poop? Join Lilly to explore how plants and animals help each other and the relationship between plants making fruit and animals eating that fruit in this drop-in program for families. Think and learn about what makes a fruit a fruit, why fruits tend to taste sweet, and why it benefits ...

  • Solar Eclipse Gong Bathing at the Arboretum

    U.S. National Arboretum 24th & R St NE, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Immerse yourself in a transformative meditative journey of full moon gong bathing at the National Arboretum. This event is part of FONA’s Wellness Wednesday series, hosted all summer long during summer evening hours. During this meditative experience led by Naoco Wowsugi, gongs resonate with rich vibrations, creating a soothing soundscape that washes over you. ...

    $20