(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) In partnership with the Izaak Walton League of America, volunteers are trained to measure salinity levels at various sites throughout the Rock Creek watershed. Samples will be taken once a month, and before and after snowfall or road salt applications. Using the data collected, we will get a better understanding of water quality and the effects ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This series of classes feature foundational yoga poses that are designed to support better breathing, walking, and space orientation. Yoga movements help build muscle, bone density and core strength while improving balance, posture, and flexibility. Mats are not included. Instructor: Sherry Weber. This class will be held weekly in the Japanese Tea House, located in the Gude ...
(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 ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Learn how to connect with the natural world through the art and science of nature journaling in this monthly series for adults. Join a naturalist in a nature journaling session and learn how to observe the flora and fauna around you . Nature walks will be apart of this program. November's focus is birds . Please make ...
(MD) (Casey Trees) Join us for an impactful day of tree planting at Gate of Heaven Cemetery sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation! You provide the volunteers, we provide all the necessary tools and supplies to plant the trees. Participants will receive a hands-on training on site. After learning the tools and techniques, participants will be split up into groups ...
(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 ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us to hear some stories with puppets all about squirrels. We’ll learn about Eastern Gray Squirrels and Flying Squirrels, how they survive in nature with examples of squirrel food and building materials for dreys (nests). We’ll also learn what we should do if we find lost baby squirrels, even in our homes! Then, we’ll take a ...
(MD) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy to learn about the forest restoration work we've been doing in partnership with the Forum Condominium and help prepare the site for upcoming tree plantings. Activities include gathering sticks and other debris and moving them around the site, and using hand tools to break down branches into smaller pieces in the specific ...
