• 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.

  • Evening Campfire: Crickets and Katydids

    Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring, MD, United States

    (MD) (Montgomery Parks) Meet your neighbors around the campfire! Learn a bit about living with local wildlife, roast a marshmallow, play some games, and take a guided evening hike (optional). Marshmallows and roasting sticks provided, bring other treats if you’d like!

    $10
  • Potomac Ecology by Kayak

    Key Bridge Boathouse 3500 Water Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (National Park Service) Join a Park Ranger for a relaxed 1.5-hour relaxed kayak tour just north of the Georgetown Waterfront  Discover hidden stories of the Potomac River Explore the river's unique ecology  Keep an eye out for turtles, herons, and maybe even a bald eagle  Whether you're a history buff, nature lover, or just in it for the views, this is your chance to see the city from ...

    $36
  • Ecology Walk on Kingman Island

    Kingman Island _RFK Lot 6 , United States

    (DC) (DC Master Naturalists) Enjoy a walking tour and learn about forest and wetland ecology and other aspects of Kingman and Heritage Islands with DC Master Naturalists and the Kingman Rangers.

  • Wildflower Walk at Locust Grove

    Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

    (MD) (Montgomery Parks) Fall is a rainbow of wildflowers, from goldenrods to asters in every shade of purple. Take a leisurely stroll through the park with our Master Naturalists who will interpret this last spectacular show of color before the changing of the seasons. Now a three part series, you may join us for one class or sign up for ...

    $7
  • Invasive Plant Removal at 630 East

    Reservation 630 East 2801 Quebec Street Northwest, Washington

    (DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and Weed Warrior leader Rena Subotnik or 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. Event location, directions, and information will be sent from the event leader ...

  • Junior Ranger Day

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

    (DC) (National Parks Service) Join the National Park Service at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens for Junior Ranger Day! The event will be filled with fun activities and hands on Junior Ranger activities that explore the garden in honor of National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day.

  • Sound Mapping at Rock Creek Park

    Rock Creek Nature Center 5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, United States

    (DC) (National Park Service) Slow down and experience the park in a whole new way! In this fun, hands-on activity for kids and adults, participants will create a sound map by using their sense of hearing to explore the natural world. Listen for birds, insects, rustling leaves, flowing water, and other sounds that reveal what's happening around you. By focusing on listening ...