Capital Nature

(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.  

(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Join David Harold for Tai Chi practice on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We will gather west of the Lily Pond near the entrance at Klingle Road NW. David is passionate about making Taiji and Qigong practice and principles accessible. For 15 years, he led a free, weekly public outdoor practice in Winston-Salem, NC. That practice continues to be led ...

(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 ...

(VA) (EcoAction Arlington) Take your eco-action to the next level at our annual volunteer social! At this Listen & Learn event you will discover more about our committees, programs, volunteer opportunities, and how you can support our mission to educate, advocate, and act to create a sustainable community by improving our natural environment, encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviors, ensuring environmental justice, and ...

(MD) (Nature Forward) Enjoy these leisurely walks on the Towpath along close-in portions of the C&O Canal National Historical Park.  We’ll proceed at a “naturalists’ shuffle” pace as we look and listen for over-wintering birds and other wildlife, practice winter botany skills, and enjoy the expansive views along the Potomac River that this season.  While the Towpath is flat, it ...

(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Join David Harold for Tai Chi practice on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We will gather west of the Lily Pond near the entrance at Klingle Road NW. David is passionate about making Taiji and Qigong practice and principles accessible. For 15 years, he led a free, weekly public outdoor practice in Winston-Salem, NC. That practice continues to be led ...

(DC) (Sierra Club DC) Missing voices and perspectives at the table hurt our analysis and strategy, and campaigning on our issues without diverse leaders representing the Chapter weakens our work. We will explore with curiosity and open hearts the wealth of information, perspectives, and action ideas already published about these issues (including those under the headings of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, ...

(VA) (NOVA Parks) "Whooooo cooks for youuuu? Whoooo cooks for youuuu allllll?" No, this is not a chef looking for a job! This is the call of a Barred Owl, perhaps Northern Virginia's most frequently observed owl. Join the roving naturalist on a quest to find these feathered friends. Learn more about owl adaptations, behavior, and role in the ecosystem ...

(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 ...

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) The USBG’s Look and Learn drop-in demonstrations encourage visitors to come by the Garden to connect with horticultural experts as they present tips and techniques related to their field of expertise. On this occasion, George Guenthner, USBG Gardener, will be in the Conservatory Garden Court showing how to repot orchids. Stop by to strengthen or stretch ...

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This series of classes feature foundational yoga poses that are designed to support better breathing, walking, and space orientation. Yoga movements help build muscle, bone density and core strength while improving balance, posture, and flexibility. Mats are not included. Instructor: Sherry Weber. Held in the Visitor Center auditorium. Ages 18+ This class meets weekly. More Montgomery Parks ...

(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) This talk will cover the common species in Northern Virginia as well as the diversity and biology of these elusive creatures. Leeanna Pletcher is a Park Naturalist Aide for Arlington County Parks and Recreation where she teaches about amphibians and reptiles. She has studied the population and health of Ambystomid salamanders in vernal pools in ...

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Learn how to make your lawn or land a welcoming place for the many species of animals that call Arlington home, from squirrels and owls to bats and box turtles! Adults.

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join Teresa Speight, Gardener and Author, as she shares her joyful exploration of various methods of seed sowing in preparation for the spring garden. In this online lecture, she will share her journey and insights on how a variety of methods work, including seed starters, potting soil, outdoor winter sowing, the use of rock wool, and ...

(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, ...

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) New to the area or just want to get out for a hike? Explore different parks in Montgomery County with an experienced naturalist. The length of this moderate hike depends on the pace and size of the group. Today we’ll explore Rachel Carson Conservation Park, one of the county’s premier conservation areas, walking through meadows, forest and ...

(VA) (Washington Mycological Association) Join Mycologist Serenella Linares, and naturalists Ana Ka’ahanui & Matt Felperin invite you to a magical hike to witness nighttime sounds, flourescence, and other wonders of the dark. Bring a reusable water bottle, a charged phone, closed toe shoes, and dress for the weather.

(MD) (DC Bird Alliance) Araminta “Minty” Ross, better known as Harriet "Moses" Tubman, was born in Dorchester County, Maryland. She was known to use bird calls to help guide enslaved persons to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad. An expert birder and naturalist, many of the birds Harriet Tubman mimicked are still thriving in Dorchester County. Our friends ...

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join us as we work to keep our park healthy and beautiful!  Assist with invasive plant removal, habitat restoration, and other projects as needed.  Come dressed for and prepared to work outdoors. Gloves and snippers are recommended, but extras may be provided if needed.  Meet at the picnic shelter (located in main parking lot). Ages 9 + ...

(DC) (Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy) Join us for stewardship of Dumbarton Oaks Park, DC's hidden green oasis and part of Rock Creek Park. Activities may include pulling invasive, cleanup, and planting. Contact info@dopark.org for more information and to RSVP.

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Designed to increase flexibility and physical strength and to cultivate mental focus, these classes are a beautiful and relaxing way to begin your weekend. Mats are not included. No walk-ins will be accepted. Location: Japanese Tea House (September – October) or Brookside Gardens Visitor Center (mid-October – February) Instructor: Tanory Ateek

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us at Potomac Overlook to Improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a difference in the great outdoors! Adults, teens, and families ages 8 and up.

(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Help protect native plants by pulling and clipping invasive plants. We will train volunteers to identify the five or so target plants. Register to join us in any of these sessions. Invasive plants can threaten and outcompete native plants. We kindly ask that you not bring pets. March 1, 15 and 29

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Please join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for our cleanup of the Carter Barron amphitheater. We will remove debris, paint, clear leaf litter, weed, sweep, and trim back invasive plants, helping preserve the amphitheater while it awaits future restoration. This is a unique opportunity to get a 'behind the scenes' look at the ...

(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) and National Links Trust (NLT) for a Habitat Restoration Workday! During this workday you will help AWS with our invasive plant control and revegetation efforts along the riverside area of Kingman Island. We will be meeting at the driving range. This is part of a natural resources management plan for ...

(DC) (CCAN) Join Meredith from CCAN and Katy from the Student Conservation Association to remove Invasive Vines at the historic Woodlawn Cemetery in Washington, DC. This will be a fun educational and hands-on service event. We will meet at the entrance to the cemetery off of Benning Rd. SE at 10am. Parking is available inside the gates - do not ...

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Save the trees and Celebrate National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Join Ellen, Weed Warrior Supervisor, for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday. We will focus on non-native, invasive vines and shrubs, including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata), wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei), English ivy (Hedera helix), Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus), and bush honeysuckle (mainly Lonicera maackii).

(DC) (Ward 8 Woods) Give back to the earth, exercise your body, spend time in nature and meet cool people with the Ward 8 Woods Conservancy. Known as a busy commuter route between central Washington to its eastern suburbs, the Suitland Parkway is also a nature preserve, flanked on each side by over 300 acres of forested hillside. Sadly, the ...

(DC) (DC Department of Energy & Environment and Partners) Learn about the challenges of flooding around Watts Branch. Discuss possible solutions. Receive a $25 gift card for participating.

(MD) (Friends of Sligo Creek) Join us on a roughly one hour walk looking at the different ways houses are built for and respond to their sites adjoining park land along Sligo Creek. The architectural design of homes along the stretch of Sligo Creek from Maple toward Piney Branch is uniquely varied and adopts the styles, ideals and the evolving ...

(DC) (Smithsonian) Bring your dancing shoes and join us for a very special session of Wild Nature Play Club: a live family concert with our "Get a Head Start with the Smithsonian" friends Nick the Music Man and Pinky Jackalope! After the concert, we will enjoy a child-directed hike along the half-mile George Washington Carver Nature Trail, then gather together ...

(DC) (Rock Creek Park) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service 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. Event location, directions, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 ...

(DC) (DC Birds Alliance) We'll have demonstrations of how eBird and iNaturalist data may be downloaded and transformed into graphical visualizations. Be prepared to participate actively, because the evolved map captures the collective thoughts of your fellow attendees. Furthermore, the map represents concerns that are important to you: the DCBA community!

(MD) (Nature Forward) n his Sand County Almanac, conservationist Aldo Leopold described the mating display of the American Woodcock as a “sky dance.” Announcing its presence with nasal “peents”, the male woodcock ascends high in the sky at dusk. To the accompaniment of a constant twittering, it circles, then plummets back to earth in a series of zigzag movements, wings ...

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Flying squirrels are found throughout the wooded neighborhoods of Arlington, but are seldom seen. Join us to learn about these nocturnal rodents in our classroom, then see wild flying squirrels outdoors. Dress for the weather, it can become very cold. Families. Find more Arlington Parks events here.