Sierra Water and Natural Places Committee (Virtual)
(DC) (Sierra Club) Join Sierra Club's DC chapter to address natural places and water issues in the District of Columbia.
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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
Backyard Bird ID Workshop (Virtual)
(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Join us for an exciting Backyard Bird Identification Workshop, where we’ll dive into the fascinating world of local birds and seasonal visitors! Whether you’re watching from your window, patio, or garden, you’ll gain the confidence to identify and appreciate the birds around you. We’ll cover: Common backyard bird species you’re likely to see year-round Migratory ...
Cultivating a Sustainable Future: Native Lawns (Virtual)
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Traditional turfgrass lawns offer no native biodiversity, are sources of air and water pollution, and require significant maintenance. Bittner will discuss a visionary lawn paradigm shift – one where lush, low-growing native grasses and forbs take center stage. We will explore the journey behind Cornell Botanic Gardens’ native lawn, from its inception to the multitude of benefits ...
Lunchtime Meditation and Mindfulness (Virtual)
(DC) (Smithsonian Asian Art Museum) Meditation helps us build a relationship to a place of inner quietude. Whether you’re a beginner or a skilled practitioner, join us for free online meditation sessions each week led by DC-based meditation teachers on Tuesdays and Fridays. Friday sessions include inspiration from art in the museum collections, much of which is inspired by nature, ...