• Wellness Wednesday at the Arboretum

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

    (DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Connect your mind, body, and spirit with nature through guided mindfulness programs on Wednesdays during summer evening hours. Save the date — registrations are coming soon!

  • Demonstration: Repotting Orchids

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

    (DC) (US Botanic Garden) Connect with horticultural experts as they present tips and techniques related to their field of expertise. On this occasion, George will be in the Conservatory Garden Court showing how to repot orchids. Stop by to strengthen or stretch your skill set!

  • 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 at the Visitors Center.

  • Bioindicator Species (Virtual)

    (VA) (Arlington Parks)  Join us to learn about bioindicator species and why they are important for ecosystem health.

  • Sound-Inspired Painting at Kenilworth

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

    (DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) This unique experience invites participants of all ages and artistic abilities to connect with nature through their senses, specifically focusing on the rich tapestry of sounds in the outdoor environment. Guided by various auditory prompts, participants will translate their aural perceptions into visual art using provided painting supplies. Kids welcome! Joan Kato is a ...

  • Deanwood In Bloom: Get to Know Your Local Pollinators

    FH Faunteroy Center & Resilience Incubator 4800 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (Capital Nature) Butterflies, moths, and bumblebees keep life going - and food growing - in Deanwood and elsewhere. Celebrate Pollinator Week at the Faunteroy Center with a special program on nature's small but important local heroes: A talk on pollinators and their community benefits The gardener experience by Jimell A short nature walk along Lederer Garden paths to appreciate ...

  • ForgWatch on Kingman Island

    Kingman Island _RFK Lot 6 , United States

    (DC) (Living Classrooms) Join DOEE, Living Classrooms, and your neighbors for FrogWatch, a community science program. Through FrogWatch volunteers collect and submit data on calling frogs and toads in ponds and wetlands around Kingman + Heritage Islands throughout the spring and summer. Watch the recorded orientation video here. To learn more about FrogWatch and practice your frog call skills, explore ...

  • Replacing Invasive Plants with Natives (Virtual)

    (VA) (Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia) This talk explains why the destruction of native plant habitats is contributing to a significant and ongoing decline in bird and insect populations. Extension Master Gardener Julie Acker shows you how to identify many non-native invasive plants and suggest alternatives that look and “behave” similarly.