Capital Nature

(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.

(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Curious about what’s lurking beneath the surface of our local streams? Now’s your chance to find out. Join our dedicated Stream Team and help uncover the hidden world of aquatic life while playing a vital role in monitoring the health of Loudoun’s beautiful waterways. Whether you’re a seasoned nature enthusiast or just looking to try something ...

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Weed Warrior Supervisors Monica and Maria for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Rock Creek Stream Valley Unit 7 in Rockville, MD. We will work in the park behind Rockville High School and Baltimore Road.  The exact meeting location will be emailed to all pre-registrants! We will focus on non-native, invasive vines, especially round-leaf bittersweet ...

(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) If you’ve ever sat outside listening to the frogs and wondered what species of frog you are hearing, then this program is for you! Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for an introduction to our local frog and toad species at Izaak Walton League. Learn how to identify them both visually and by their calls, and learn what ...

(VA) (Arlington Parks)  Help us with improving Glencarlyn Park. Each Sunday we will have hands-on projects like weed pulling, raking, trail maintenance and trash pick-up. Your hard work will make the park a better place for both people and nature. Teens ages 12 to 17.

(MD) (Friends of Sligo Creek) Join us at this popular neighborhood park in Long Branch. We will meet at the Long Branch Community Center where there is ample parking, then walk across Piney Branch and down the trail to Long Branch-Garland Neighborhood Park. We’ll have trash and recycling bags, and gloves if you need them. All are welcome. Students can ...

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Spring beauties, bloodroot, trout lilies! Even before the last frost, some of our spring wildflowers brave the cold to put on a show. Come take a walk and we’ll discuss the fascinating lifestyle and ecology of these plants. Teens ages 12 and up welcome to attend with a registered adult. Adults.

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Spring is such an exciting time of year, with plants and animals all waking up from their winter slumber. And it’s one of the best times to go looking for herps (reptiles and amphibians). We’ll trek through the fields and woods of Rachel Carson Conservation Park to a vernal pool looking for tadpoles, frogs, and salamanders and ...

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Once a year, on warm, rainy nights, elusive spotted salamanders migrate to breeding pools to mate and lay eggs. Sign up now to join us on that UNKNOWN March date and we’ll call you the day of the hike. Wear shoes or boots that can get muddy, dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight. Children should ...

(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) (DC Public Library) In collaboration with Casey Trees, the Zenith Community Art Foundation has developed an exhibition celebrating  the trees of D.C., drawing upon the expertise of Casey Trees' staff of 45 professional arborists, educators, and sawmill and tree farm managers. Accompanying their exhibition at MLK Library are original works created by established regional artists offering subjective visualizations of ...

(DC) (Smithsonian) Celebrate the vast and varied insect world through the pages of early natural history books from the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. Dazzling Diversity provides a glimpse into the wealth of recorded scientific knowledge in these books, and the continuing relevance of historical science to contemporary biodiversity research. It offers a snapshot of different classes of insects and their habitats, while showcasing ...

(VA) (Kindred Nature and NOVA Parks) As the earth awakens to spring, join us for a new, grounding and revitalizing experience among the blooms of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens! This restorative journey blends mindful movement with nature therapy to support both stability and renewal. Through gentle movement, forest immersion, and sensory awareness, we will connect with the steadiness of the earth ...

(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Join Nancy Morgan, Director Emeritus, Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program, for this monthly  opportunity, presented by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, to enjoy the combined health benefits of time spent in nature and writing thoughts and feelings.  Writing is often considered a solo, reflective practice, but writing in the company of others can be a supportive, community ...

(DC) (Cleveland Park Community Association) Join Danna McCormick, Rock Creek Weed Warrior and DC Master Naturalist as she presents a lively talk on – What is our local ecosystem and how can we support it? What is the difference between native, non-native, and invasive plants? What is the importance of native plants and what changes can we make on our ...

(DC) (DC Public Library) In collaboration with Casey Trees, the Zenith Community Art Foundation has developed an exhibition celebrating  the trees of D.C., drawing upon the expertise of Casey Trees' staff of 45 professional arborists, educators, and sawmill and tree farm managers. Accompanying their exhibition at MLK Library are original works created by established regional artists offering subjective visualizations of ...

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Curious about discovering your creative voice in nature? Join us for a unique spring morning that combines the gentle practice of forest bathing with the joy of Story Weaving at Potomac Overlook Regional Park. No writing, storytelling, or other experience needed - just bring your openness to wonder! As the forest awakens with new stories of its ...