Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth

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

(DC) (National Park Service) Join park rangers and expert volunteers on Tuesday mornings from 8:30-10:00am for a weekly bird walk at beautiful Kenilworth. Over 250 different species of birds have been spotted at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Park! The park manages habitat for ground nesting, aquatic, and woodland birds.  Bring comfortable shoes, water, and binoculars if you have them ...

Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace

Carlyle House Historic Park 121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace. A gentle flow yoga class. We will build heat with sun salutations then progress to balance, deep stretching and finally relaxation. Please bring water, a towel, and yoga mat. Wear comfortable yoga wear.

$10

Sunset Kayak Paddle at Algonkian

Algonkian Regional Park 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Looking for a great sunset photo opportunity? Join us for a relaxing guided sunset kayak paddle led by ACA certified paddling instructor and NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. Calm evening waters should make this an easy paddle, and we hope to see lots of wildlife along the way! We will begin with a brief paddling instruction ...

$35

Stream Team Leader Training (Virtual)

(DC) (MD) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Please join Rock Creek Conservancy for a virtual training for our Stream Team Leader program. Stream Team Leaders are dedicated volunteers that work with the Conservancy to host their own trash cleanups and stormwater engagement events, increasing stewardship actions within their communities and throughout Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County, MD. The training will take place ...

Free

Twilight Concert at Brookside

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us each Wednesday evening in September for a series of musical performances set in the beauty of the Gardens! Admission is free, and no registration is required. Bring your friends and family, and don’t forget your chairs, blankets, and picnics (allowed in the Gardens on concert evenings only). Alcoholic beverages of any kind are prohibited. Food ...

Free

Exhibit: Faces of the Forest

The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, DC, United States

(MD) (The Writer's Center) See "Faces of the Forest" by DC-based artist Sophia McCrocklin at the Writers Center. The exhibit highlights the beautiful yet fragile forests of Rock Creek Park. The Writer's Center is open 10:00 am - 3:00 pm M-F, and 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday.

Free

Discover Native Plants

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

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join a USBG volunteer to explore the Regional Garden! You'll learn about Mid-Atlantic native plants and how to incorporate them into a garden. Note: This tour is dependent both on weather and volunteer availability.  

Free

Trees & Their Hidden Stories Hike

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Have you ever wondered how a sycamore got its name or how it was an important part of the underground railroad? Or how witch hazel trees used in gaining or losing luck? Come take a hike in search of the hidden stories of food, folklore and songs of our local trees. Tree ID skills will be taught. ...

$9
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