(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Get outside and enjoy the stunning colors of fall on a leisurely hike through the forest. Find your favorite fall colors with a scavenger hunt, and join us after for a campfire, cider, and s’mores!
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Girls belong in nature, enjoying outdoor adventures! Join us for a girl-centered Nature Girls Club. There are three in-person sessions with a Park Naturalist that will focus on exploring nature, trying out outdoor skills, and nature journaling. Meetings are monthly. Ages 6 to 11.
(MD) (DC Bird Alliance) Together with our partner, Nature Forward, we're happy to invite you to a Halloween special bird walk at their Woodend Nature Sanctuary. We'll have a spooky fun time around the firepit, going on mini-bird walks thru the sanctuary, and enjoying this beautiful space with fellow bird lovers. COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
(VA) (Arlington Parks) We'll visit our classroom to learn about nocturnal animals then walk the trails to see if we can find them in the dark. Bundle up, it can become very cold. Families.
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (8-Adult) Spark your interest in Walney history through legends, lore and stories of the supernatural on a night hike. Then gather around the campfire for s'mores.
(MD) (DC Bird Alliance) Did you know Battery Kemble was part of the Civil War Defenses of Washington! Join us for a bird walk at this National Park followed by the chapter's Annual Meeting to elect officers and to talk about continuing to build community around birds. The chapter will have light snacks available for the meeting after the walk. ...
(VA) (Norther Virginia Bird Alliance) Join us for a bird walk at OBNWR! This walk is geared toward beginners, but more experienced birders are welcome. Walk leader is Larry Meade. Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge was established in June 1998 to provide habitat for migratory birds and endangered species. The refuge's diverse grassland, marsh and forest habitats attract a variety ...
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join us before public hours to explore "Fierce Flora: Tales of Survival and Demise." This new, multisensory exhibit shares the ferocious side of the bright and beautiful plant world. Most plants are relatively harmless, but beware some of the unique survival feature plants have evolved to defend themselves against herbivores, infection, and plant competitors!
