• Beginner Birding at Bluemont

    Bluemont Park 601 N. Manchester Street, Arlington, VA, United States

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) Seek the sounds and sights of the summer songbirds. Bring binoculars or use one of ours. No experience needed. Teens 12+ welcome to attend with a registered adult.

    $7
  • Summer Evening Hours at USBG

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

    (DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join us for extended evening hours on the third Thursday of each month. The Conservatory will stay open until 8 p.m. for visitors to explore the USBG plant collection while enjoying live music and refreshments at our four extended evening hour events. Tonight, enjoy live music by Breonna Sharde’ as you explore the Conservatory. Breonna blends soul, ...

  • Anacostia River Discovery Boat Tour

    Diamond Teague Pier 1520 First St. SE, Washington, DC, United States

    (MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a 1-hour Anacostia River boat tour to explore the ecological and historical changes that have occurred in the river and in the communities around the river. We will have the opportunity to witness some of the restoration of river habitats and how it has caused the rebound of the wildlife.

  • Nature Fun Facts Campfire

    Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at the Long Branch or Gulf Branch fire ring for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities that may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores! (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers).

    $7
  • Fungi Foray

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

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) Come join us for a light walk through the woods to explore the diversity of the fungus kingdom, from the littlest mushrooms to giant shelf fungi, to bizarre lichens. We’ll discuss the secret lives of our fungal friends, including their ecology and identification. Teens ages 12 and up welcome to attend with a registered adult.

  • Forest Bathing at the Arboretum

    US National Arboretum 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (Friends of the Arboretum) Join our nature and forest therapy guide for a forest bathing session at the National Arboretum. Forest bathing, or shinrin yoku, is the simple practice of taking in the woods through the senses. The benefits are immense: boosted immunity, lowered blood pressure, and improved attention and mood. Our forest bathing walks are around two hours ...

    $40
  • Invasive Species Removal at Langdon Park

    Langdon Park Recreation Center 2901 20th St NE, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (Casey Trees) Join CCAN, The Langdon Park Forest Stewards, and Casey Trees to get outside and remove invasive plants! Take part in the exciting Assisted Natural Regeneration efforts happening to restore the forest at Langdon Park in NE DC. We will meet at the parking lot of the Langdon Park Rec Cente. We will start with a brief training ...

  • Invasive Plant Removal at Normanstone

    Normanstone Trail 2841 Normanstone Drive NW, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory.