Woodcock Walk at Broad Run

Broad Run Stream Valley Park Loudoun Reserve Drive, Ashburn, United States

(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Michael Sciortino, John Denice, and Bruce Hill for an early evening walk on this special property looking for birds; then as dusk settles in, we’ll hope to hear the “peent” of American Woodcock and see their incredible courtship display flight. Parking/meeting information will be emailed to registered participants. Find more Loudoun Wildlife ...

DC Environmental Film Festival (Hybrid)

(DC) (DC Environmental Film Festival) For over 30 years, the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital has been inspiring our community through the power of film to incite change and take action so that we can preserve our planet for future generations. We harness the power of film and community to illuminate, celebrate, and inspire positive and lasting action ...

National Cherry Blossom Festival

(DC) (National Cherry Blossom Festival) The National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington, DC, and celebrates the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan. Today’s Festival now spans four weeks and welcomes more than 1.5 million people to enjoy diverse ...

Little Critters Nature Play (Birding)

Smithsonian's National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (National Zoo) Bring your little zoogoer for a wild time as we explore animals and nature through creative, drop-in play! Little Critters Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Parents and guardians must remain with their children. Find more Smithsonian cultural and nature ...

Free

Guided Family Mindfulness Walk

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Strengthen family bonds and foster emotional well-being with this immersive workshop focused on mindfulness and nature exploration. Engage in fun, mindful activities designed to deepen connection, communication, and presence within your family. Children of all ages with their family are welcome.

$28

Spring Equinox Forest Bathing

Potomac Overlook Regional Park 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Welcome spring's awakening with a mindful forest bathing experience on the Spring Equinox morning! As day and night find balance, join certified forest bathing guide Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature to reconnect with nature’s growth after winter rest - from leaves starting to unfurl to early spring flowers emerging from the warming earth. Forest bathing (nature therapy) ...

$35

Vernal Equinox: Forests and Wildflowers

Rock Creek Park 5301 Broad Branch Rd NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Nature Forward) The Vernal Equinox is the moment in which day and night are of equal length. This is the tipping point between astronomical winter and spring: from here on out, spring is full steam ahead. On this walk, we will experience this transition with the 2.5 mile Rapids Bridge Loop in Rock Creek Park. We will begin walking ...

$33 – $46

Early Spring Wildflower Walk

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Spring beauties, bloodroot, trout lilies! Even before the last frost, some of our spring wildflowers brave the cold to put on a show. Come take a walk and we’ll discuss the fascinating lifestyle and ecology of these plants. Teens ages 12 and up welcome to attend with a registered adult. Adults.

$6
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