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Exhibit: Wonders of DC Trees

MLK Public Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (DC Public Library) In collaboration with Casey Trees, the Zenith Community Art Foundation has developed an exhibition celebrating  the trees of D.C., drawing upon the expertise of Casey Trees' staff of 45 professional arborists, educators, and sawmill and tree farm managers. Accompanying their exhibition at MLK Library are original works created by established regional artists offering subjective visualizations of ...

Exhibit: Dazzling Diversity

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 1000 Madison Drive NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Smithsonian) Celebrate the vast and varied insect world through the pages of early natural history books from the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. Dazzling Diversity provides a glimpse into the wealth of recorded scientific knowledge in these books, and the continuing relevance of historical science to contemporary biodiversity research. It offers a snapshot of different classes of insects and their habitats, while showcasing ...

Writing in Nature

Gatehouse at Morven Park 17195 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg, VA, United States

(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Join Nancy Morgan, Director Emeritus, Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program, for this monthly  opportunity, presented by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, to enjoy the combined health benefits of time spent in nature and writing thoughts and feelings.  Writing is often considered a solo, reflective practice, but writing in the company of others can be a supportive, community ...

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 ...

Forest Bathing and Story Weaving

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

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Curious about discovering your creative voice in nature? Join us for a unique spring morning that combines the gentle practice of forest bathing with the joy of Story Weaving at Potomac Overlook Regional Park. No writing, storytelling, or other experience needed - just bring your openness to wonder! As the forest awakens with new stories of its ...

$40

Exhibit: Wonders of DC Trees

MLK Public Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (DC Public Library) In collaboration with Casey Trees, the Zenith Community Art Foundation has developed an exhibition celebrating  the trees of D.C., drawing upon the expertise of Casey Trees' staff of 45 professional arborists, educators, and sawmill and tree farm managers. Accompanying their exhibition at MLK Library are original works created by established regional artists offering subjective visualizations of ...

Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh

Dyke Marsh Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Join FODM for a bird walk every Sunday at 8 a.m. The Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is a freshwater, tidal marsh on the Virginia side of the Potomac River in Fairfax County. It is a unit of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, U.S. National Park Service.

Free

Exhibit: Dazzling Diversity

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 1000 Madison Drive NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Smithsonian) Celebrate the vast and varied insect world through the pages of early natural history books from the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. Dazzling Diversity provides a glimpse into the wealth of recorded scientific knowledge in these books, and the continuing relevance of historical science to contemporary biodiversity research. It offers a snapshot of different classes of insects and their habitats, while showcasing ...

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