Invasive Vine Removal and Bike Ride
2026-03-28 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Kingman Island _RFK Lot 6, United States
(DC) (Casey Trees) Join the DC Trail Rangers and the Chesapeake Climate Action Network for Bicyclists Against Invasive Vines event series. On the fourth Saturday of each month we meet up at the Fields at RFK lot 6 at 10am for an ecological ride on the trail. We will be clearing invasive vines from our trees and trail corridors while exploring topics such as plant identification, invasive plant management and local wetland ecology.

Blossom Kite Festival
2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Washington Monument Grounds, 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
(DC) (National Park Service) Join us at the Washington Monument Grounds with soaring activities, music, competitions, and performances. Kite enthusiasts, beginners, families, and friends are all welcome. The Blossom Kite Festival is one of the most vibrant and unique celebrations on the Mall, with family-friendly kitemaking activities, musical performances, and more. Pack a picnic, and launch your kite among thousands of other participants. Check the schedule below for details.

Wild Rice Seeding at Kingman
2026-03-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Kingman Island _RFK Lot 6, United States
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join AWS to propagate wild rice (Zizania aquatica) seeds through mudballing (seeding) in wetlands at Kingman & Heritage Islands Park. We will mix the wild rice seeds in mud and toss our wild rice mudballs into exposed mudflats to encourage plant growth.

Spring Ephemerals Hike
2026-03-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park, 3608 Military Rd, Arlington, VA, 22207, United States
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for a guided nature walk to discover the beauty of spring ephemerals—those fleeting, early blooming wildflowers that appear before the forest canopy fills in. These native plants make the most of early spring sunlight and play a vital role in supporting pollinators emerging after winter. Come learn how these short-lived blooms help bring the forest to life! Ages 12 +.

Pollinator Garden Workshop at Capitol View
2026-03-28 12:00 - 14:00
(DC) (DC Natives) Join us as we demonstrate the sheet mulching method of soil preparation and sowing a new pollinator garden from seed. This is a low cost method of establishing a new pollinator garden that will produce annual flowers this season and perennial flowers and grasses for years to come.
Location: 120 57th St. SE (1 block from Capitol Heights Metro) DC Natives will provide gardening supplies. Please bring garden gloves and a shovel or rake (if you have one) and wear closed-toe shoes.

Art in Nature: Journaling for Adults
2026-03-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Learn how to connect with the natural world through the art and science of nature journaling. Nature walks will be apart of this program so participants should be able to walk on natural surface trails, which may have some steep inclines. Each month there will be a different theme with each session, for March we will focus on animal skulls, tracks, and scat. Ages 16 +

Art in Nature: Journaling for Kids
2026-03-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Kids love being out in nature and through journaling they can learn how to connect with nature even more. Join a naturalist to learn how to truly observe nature around you and how to get those observations and thoughts on paper. After a guided session, you will have the opportunity to create a nature journal entry on your own. Nature walks will be apart of this program so participants should be able to walk on natural surface trails, which may have some steep inclines. Each month there will be a different theme with each session, for March we will focus on skulls, scat and tracks Ages 8-15.

Cherry Blossoms Photography Workshop
2026-03-29 06:00 - 09:00 | Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, 22182, United States
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy premium golden-hour light and exclusive, pre-opening access to Meadowlark Botanical Gardens! This photography session focuses on all things Cherry Blossoms, including landscapes, close-up/macro shots and wildlife. Meadowlark features both beautifully curated gardens and rich natural areas—an ideal setting for wildlife photography. And of course, you are welcome to focus on any subject that inspires you.
All skill levels and all types of equipment are welcome. Ages 12 +.

Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
2026-03-29 08:00 - 10:00 | Dyke Marsh, Alexandria, VA, 22307, United States
(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Join FODM for a bird walk every Sunday at 8 a.m. The Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is a freshwater, tidal marsh on the Virginia side of the Potomac River in Fairfax County. It is a unit of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, U.S. National Park Service.

Bird Walk at Kenilworth
2026-03-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington DC, 20019, United States
(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Join DC Bird Alliance for a relaxed bird walk at Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, one of the most unique birding spots in Washington, DC. We’ll explore the ponds, boardwalk, and garden trails while looking for waterbirds, songbirds, and seasonal migrants that use this beautiful wetland habitat along the Anacostia River.

Bird Sit at Fort C.F. Smith Park
2026-03-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 24th St N, Arlington, VA, 22207, United States
(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Come hang out with us for a relaxed morning bird sit at Fort C.F. Smith Park in Arlington! We’ll spend the morning on cozy picnic blankets watching and listening for birds as they start their day and get up to their morning shenanigans. This bird sit will be led by NVBA bird guide Jeph Simmons (they/them).

Invasive Plant Removal at Picnic Grove 1
2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Rock Creek Picnic Grove #1, 2401 Tilden St NW, Washington, DC, 20008, United States
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader Danna McCormick 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.

Guided Mindfulness Walk
2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join integrative therapist Tania Lanning for a guided walk focused on self-care in nature. Among the fragrant blossoms, maple trees, and brightly colored roses of the Formal Gardens, you will be invited to awaken your senses, notice your inner voice, and reflect on how you can bring awareness and compassion to your internal experience. Participants will receive a small blank notebook for journaling. Ages 18 +.

Bloom Break at NBM
2026-03-29 10:00 - 13:00 | National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
(DC) (National Building Museum) Celebrate spring and the city’s cherry blossoms at the National Building Museum with Japanese-inspired creativity. The program features hands-on activities centered on language exploration, paper craft, and illustration, along with a short koto and shamisen performance showcasing traditional Japanese music.

Spring Scavenger Hunt at Meadowlark
2026-03-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, 22182, United States
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Welcome spring with a playful scavenger hunt! Embark on a self-guided adventure through the gardens as you search for giant eggs hidden along the paths:

Begin your quest at the Visitor Center, where you’ll receive your egg hunt sheet—your key to unlocking the fun.
Hop along the garden paths. When you discover a giant egg, draw its design on your hunt sheet.
Find them all! Show your completed sheet to our staff and receive an EGG-cellent prize.

After Easter, the fun continues through April 30th. Kids will search the gardens for cheerful signs of spring—flowers, birds, frogs, rabbits, bugs, and more—hidden throughout the landscape.

Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly
2026-03-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Oxon Run Park, 1200 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington DC, 20032, United States
(DC) (Friends of Oxon Run) Soar into spring at the Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly on March 29, 2026, at Oxon Run Park in Ward 8! Enjoy a day of kites, culture, exciting activities, and community crafts for all ages. Explore the Ward 8 vendor market, connect with neighbors, and experience the joy of spring in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Stay tuned for even more activities coming soon—don’t miss this unforgettable celebration!

Invasives Removal at Shepherd Park
2026-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Shepherd Park Community Center, 7800 14th Street NW, Washington, 20012, United States
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Come help the Shepherd Park Weed Warriors remove invasives at Shepherd Field (behind Shepherd Elementary School) on Kalmia Rd, NW in ward 4. Tools provided. Please wear sturdy shoes with good tread, and weather appropriate clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or snagged. Bring your own water bottle.

Searching for Lost Birds with NVBA
2026-03-29 14:30 - 16:30 | National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA, 20190, United States
(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Join us for our first Alliance Afternoon of 2026. We will gather to mingle with other bird-lovers while enjoying snacks and drinks. The chapter meeting will be followed by a presentation on Searching for Lost Birds. Around the world, just over 100 species of birds are currently considered “lost” meaning that they are not considered extinct but that no one has been able to document them in the past decade or more. What are these lost birds and why can’t anyone find them? Join John C. Mittermeier, the Director of the Search for Lost Birds at American Bird Conservancy, to answer these questions and hear stories about the efforts to rediscover some of these mysterious species.

Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows
2026-03-30 08:00 - 10:00 | Huntley Meadows, 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA, 22306, United States
(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) The Monday Morning Bird Walk is sponsored by the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park and takes place every Monday at 8 a.m. Following the walk, members of the group gather at the nearby Denny’s for breakfast and to compile the morning’s bird list. All are welcome.

Exploring Leaf Shapes
2026-03-30 10:00 - 12:00 | US Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, 20001, United States
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join Lilly Andersen, USBG Family Education Specialist as you observe leaves of different shapes and sizes while considering the question: Why do leaves come in so many different forms? Learn to recognize patterns between the shapes and structures of leaves from a wide variety of plants, and then use your new knowledge to explore the Garden with a new perspective.

Guided Cherry Blossom Walk
2026-03-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Stanton Park, 6th Street NE and 226 4th St NE, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
(DC) (Tree Stories) Join educational arborist Sam Nelson for a guided walk in D.C’s Capitol Hill featuring history, science, and beautiful groves of blossoms Together, we’ll discuss tree science, history, and slow down to stroll and reflect under magical blossoms in spring (and take some photos). This walk will not include the beautiful but crowded Tidal Basin. Instead, we’ll begin in Stanton Park, walk through the Senate Parks, and then finish at the U.S. Capitol’s historic cherry groves around sunset.

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth
2026-03-31 08:30 - 10:00 | Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington DC, 20019, United States
(DC) (National Park Service) We invite you to join National Park Service volunteer and expert birder Molly Hermann for an engaging bird walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. This event is open to all, including those new to birding. We encourage participants to bring water, sunscreen, and binoculars if available. A limited number of binoculars are available for loan with a photo ID.
The walk will be conducted at a leisurely pace, covering approximately one mile. We will gather in front of the visitor center, and the duration of the walk will typically range from 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on our observations. We look forward to sharing this delightful experience with you!

Backyard Bird ID (Virtual)
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:00
(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Do you want to learn how to identify the birds that flock to your backyard everyday? Or maybe you’re preparing for our annual spring fundraiser, Birdathon. Join this online course to brush up on your bird identification skills with NVBA Vice President, Andreas Seiter! During this program, your instructor will:

Review common backyard bird species you’re likely to see year-round.

Discuss migratory species that might pass through your yard this spring.

Showcase birding tools: from eBird to field guides to binoculars.

Instruct birders on how to use eBird to report birds you observe.

This program is designed for beginner birders but can also serve as a helpful refresher for more experienced birders.

Northern Virginia Bird Club Walk
2026-04-01 08:30 - 11:00 | Long Branch Nature Center & Park, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join members of the Northern Virginia Bird Club for informal walks through Glencarlyn Park in search of resident and migratory birds. Experienced and beginning birders welcome. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Adults.

Tai Chi at Brookside
2026-04-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Tai Chi is an ancient, Chinese form of exercise perfect for adults seeking stress reduction while strengthening muscles, improving balance and increasing ﬂexibility. The Forms are repetitive patterns that emphasize slow, ﬂowing motions and controlled movements. Classes will help beginners to learn the Forms while providing regular practitioners the guidance of an experienced instructor. No walk-ins will be accepted. Ages 18+.
Location: Brookside Gardens Visitor Center (March – April) or Japanese Tea House (May – August)
Instructor: Charles Votaw

The Butterfly Experience
2026-04-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) A world of wonder takes flight as Montgomery Parks’ popular Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens. Visitors will be surrounded by hundreds of brilliant butterflies from the Americas, Africa, and Asia as they flutter among vibrant, lush tropical blooms. This intimate experience offers rare, up-close encounters while trained staff and volunteers highlight the stages of metamorphosis, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens.
Butterfly Experience runs through September 7th.

Invasive Vine Removal at Catholic U
2026-04-01 15:30 - 17:30 | Catholic Univeristy, 620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC, 20064, United States
(DC) (Casey Trees) Join Meredith from CCAN to remove Invasive Vines at Catholic University. We will spend the first 30 minutes doing a brief training on invasive vines and best practices for removal, and spend about 2 hours removing vines from the trees. We will focus on non-native invasive vines including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata) and English ivy (Hedera helix).

Cultivating Ecology: A Practical Guide (Virtual)
2026-04-01 19:00 - 20:30
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Discover practical ways to transform your yard into a thriving, sustainable landscape. Drawing from the presenter’s own garden, this talk explores phased planning, habitat-rich garden bed design, and how to choose native plants suited to your conditions. Learn actionable strategies that increase ecological value, support wildlife, and help you move confidently toward eco-friendly gardening practices.
Drew Asbury, Brookside Gardens Horticulturist

Learn iNaturalist
2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St Germain Dr., Centreville, 20121, United States
(VA) (Fairfax County) Help document our community’s biodiversity by learning how to use the free app iNaturalist! Join VA Master Naturalist and Capital Nature Co-Founder Ana Ka’ahanui for tips on making iNaturalist observations in preparation for the upcoming global bioblitz, the City Nature Challenge. Weather permitting, we will explore the outdoors using the app to identify flora and fauna around the library.
Adults. No registration required. Limited tickets available at 11:30am.
