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Winter Tree Connection Forest Bathing

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

(VA) (NOVA Parks) In the heart of winter, find solace and connect more deeply with the unique resilience of trees that this season reveals. This mindful nature connection experience with a certified forest bathing guide, Ilana Rubin, will help you discover the subtle yet profound beauty of silhouetted tree trunks, textured bark, and the buds that already hold the promise ...

$35

Introduction to Plant Propagation

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Learn about plant propagation in our state-of-the-art greenhouse facilities. You’ll discover how to produce your own houseplants inexpensively and easily from start to finish. We’ll review the best techniques and plants to propagate from cuttings. Participants will get to take a few potted cuttings to grow at home. Instructor: Nate Roehrich, Brookside Gardens staff. Find more Montgomery ...

$45

Maryland Winter Tree ID

Kings Landing Park 3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown, MD, United States

(MD) (Maryland Native Plant Society) All trees do not look alike in winter! We'll learn the basics of plant identification using winter keys and field guides, then take a hike to use our knowledge (so make sure you bring outdoor weather clothes). This program is designed for those with little or no experience and will focus on twigs, buds, and ...

Home Made Bird Feeders

Burke Lake Park 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Bring a clean, empty, plastic bottle to make a bird feeder. We discuss tips for feeding birds and learn to identify common birds that visit home bird feeders. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Ages 2 to Adult. More Fairfax County Parks nature events can be found ...

$8

Winter Stream Life at EC Lawrence Park

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park 5040 Walney Rd, Chantilly, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Explore Walney Creek with a naturalist to meet some of the small creek critters (macroinvertebrates) that call it home. Learn why so many different types of macroinvertebrates are active in winter streams. The naturalist will demonstrate winter collecting and participants can help pick, sort and learn to identify these magnificent critters. Ages 8 to Adult. More ...

$8

Gallery Opening: Wild and Fantasy Woods

Studio Gallery 2108 R Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Studio Gallery) Join Studio Gallery and artists Wayne Paige and Judy Bonderman for the opening of their shows: "Wild" and "Fantasy Woods." Paige taps into his childhood imagination to explore a wild world of beings. Bonderman explores the decay of a felled tree in her digital media works. Also opening is "Reclamation" by multiple artists. Studio Gallery is open ...

Earth Day Cleanup Site Leader Interest Meeting (Virtual)

(MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Are you interested in being a site leader for AWS's annual Earth Day Cleanup? Join us for one of two informational sessions. Earth Day Site Leaders oversee cleanup sites throughout the Anacostia Watershed. Anyone from the community can sign up to be a site leader - so join us this year!

How to Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count (Virtual)

(Audubon) (Cornell Lab) Between February 14–17, the world will come together for the love of birds. During the Great Backyard Bird Count you can spend time in your favorite places watching birds— then identify them, count them, and record them in eBird or Merlin. During this virtual live event, you'll discover how to join a group taking part in the ...

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