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  • Sunrise in the Gardens

    Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

    (VA) (NOVA Parks) Sunrise is the perfect time for a peaceful walk, birding, or nature photography. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens will open at 7am for guests to enjoy nature in the early morning hours.

    Free – $8

  • Invasive Plants Removal at Potomac Overlook

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

    (VA) (Arlington Regional Master Naturalists) Do you like working outside? Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment from non-native invasive plants and replacing them with native plants.  This is a continuing project typically held every Saturday to reclaim Potomac Overlook Regional Park from non-native invasive plants. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and ...

  • Volunteer Day at Dumbarton Oaks Park

    Dumbarton Oaks Park Lover's Lane and R Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy) Help DOPC conserve and restore this jewel in the middle of the city in DC.

  • Forest Bathing at Hillwood

    Hillwood Estate 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens) Slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with nature as you experience a forest bathing walk in Hillwood’s gardens and grounds. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku (which translates to “absorbing the forest atmosphere”), forest bathing is a research-based activity designed to promote health and well-being through immersion in natural settings. Participants will ...

    $30 – $35

  • Invasives Removal at Monticello Park

    Monticello Park 320 Beverley Drive, Alexandria,, VA, United States

    (VA) (Norther Virginia Bird Alliance) The greatest cause of decline in bird populations is habitat loss, and an urbanized (and urbanizing) area like northern Virginia is a contributor. But there are steps we can take to help reverse that trend. That is the goal of NVBA’s Stretch Our Parks program. Come help us "stretch a park." We will remove invasive ...

  • Invasive Plants Removal at Dyke Marsh

    Dyke Marsh Alexandria, VA, United States

    (VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Help protect native plants by pulling and clipping invasive plants. We will train volunteers to identify the five or so target plants. We kindly ask that you not bring pets. Invasive plants can threaten and outcompete native plants.

    Free

  • Drawing Fall Seedpods & Cones

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

    (MD) (Montgomery Parks) Joan Ducore, Botanical illustrator and instructor – This introductory class explores graphite, a fun and forgiving medium, through examining fall seedpods and cones. You’ll learn to observe and capture nature’s intricate details, developing essential skills to create beautiful, textured drawings. Through hands-on exercises, discover the unique forms and structures of autumn’s botanical treasures.

    $95

  • Anacostia Late Skate Boat Tour

    Anacostia Park Boat Ramp 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join us for free boat tours from 12 - 4 pm at Friends of Anacostia Park's October Late Skate! This annual series is co-hosted by Friends of Anacostia Park and the National Park Service offering a FREE, full day of community, resources, music, boating, and skating. We will be offering 4 free back-to-back 1-hour boat tour experiences: ...