(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) You don't need to be a professional photographer—or own professional equipment—to discover how photography can make you a better birder. Join Northern Virginia Bird Alliance as we kick off Birding Through the Lens, our new bird and nature photography program, with an introductory online workshop led by local naturalist and wildlife photographer Matt Felperin. Discover ...
August’s full Moon will crest on Friday, August 28, reaching peak illumination at 12:18 am. The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac have different origins, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred. The name Sturgeon Moon comes from the giant lake and ...
(DC) (Reservoir Center) Join local natural resource managers and environmental professionals for this annual meeting to share and meet others in the region with similar scopes of work. During the day there will be a series of attendee-submitted talks focused on local natural resource management restoration projects, socioecological work, and applied policy.
(DC) (National Park Service) Join us for a ranger-led program that dives deep into the fascinating story of the Georgetown Waterfront. Explore how this vibrant area has transformed over the centuries, shaping the heart of the city as we know it today. Bring your curiosity and get ready to experience history with views of the Potomac as your backdrop. This is ...
(DC) (National Park Service) Join a Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Ranger for a talk about the park! The talk will cover the history of the park, the waterlillies and lotuses that are grown in the ponds, and the importance of the marshes that are connected to the ponds. Meet the ranger in front of the visitor center where the talk will ...
(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Join FONA for a Salsa Party in the Washington Youth Garden! Explore the garden and enjoy delicious salsa made from freshly harvested tomatoes. Salsa instructors will offer a free beginner salsa dance lesson accompanied by salsa music with sounds from La Gozadera DMV sponsored by Latino Outdoors. We’ll also have local food trucks serving ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Montgomery Parks & Friends of Sligo Creek at a volunteer park cleanup & weed warrior workday! Help beautify your community green spaces and save the trees! Ages 16 +
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Learn about the experience of 19th century freedom seekers and Montgomery County residents in a guided hike of the Underground Railroad Experience Trail. Discover techniques used for navigation, eluding detection, and finding food/shelter on the perilous journey. Hike covers 2 miles on a natural surface hiking trail. Ages 7 +
