Birding at the Northwest Branch
Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park 75 Southampton Dr, SIlver SpringWeek of Events
Anacostia River Bioblitz
(MD) (DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) The Anacostia River watershed is home to an incredible number of species, and it takes a village to get out there and document them. The goal of our Bioblitz is to educate the public about the watershed’s natural heritage and the use of the application is optional during our public events. The Bioblitz will be ...
WalkingTown DC
(DC) (Events DC) Events DC WalkingTown is DC’s best public tour program, featuring guided walking tours in neighborhoods throughout the District of Columbia. Join us for eight days to visit eight wards and learn about our unique city. This year, we will host more than 50 walking and biking tours in September, offering authentic and memorable tours that help residents ...
Sunday, September 13, 2026
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September 13, 2026 -Birds, Boardwalks & Wetlands at Huntley
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September 13, 2026 -Birding at the Northwest Branch
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September 13, 2026 -Volunteer at Earth Sangha
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September 13, 2026 -Roots to Rocks Mountain Biking 55+
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September 13, 2026 -Wildflower Walk at Locust Grove
Birds, Boardwalks & Wetlands at Huntley
(VA) (DC Bird Alliance) Join us for a bird walk at Huntley Meadows Park, one of the region’s premier wetland habitats and a favorite destination for birders and wildlife lovers alike. Known for its expansive marsh, scenic boardwalks, and rich biodiversity, Huntley Meadows offers excellent opportunities to observe a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. We’ll move at a ...
Birding at the Northwest Branch
(MD) (Springsong Museum) As the first hints of autumn begin to touch the landscape, join DC Bird Alliance for a naturalist-paced bird walk along the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River, beginning at the future home of Springsong Museum. This guided walk will bring participants to Carson’s former neighborhood to experience the quiet beauty and bird inhabitants of the Northwest ...
Volunteer at Earth Sangha
(VA) (Earth Sangha) Earth Sangha's Wild Plant Nursery is the region's most comprehensive effort to propagate native plants directly from local forests and meadows. Volunteers help collect native plant seeds in forests and meadows, clean seeds in preparation for planting, help maintain the nursery, and remove invasives. Our goal is for each volunteer, whether they regularly join our work or ...
Roots to Rocks Mountain Biking 55+
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join the Roots to Rocks team for a mountain bike ride exclusively for folks 55+. Our instructors will go over the basics of bikes and bike handling skills in a supportive environment. These rides are great for people who have some riding experience, but you don’t need to be a seasoned veteran. This is a perfect way ...
Wildflower Walk at Locust Grove
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Fall is a rainbow of wildflowers, from goldenrods to asters in every shade of purple. Take a leisurely stroll through the park with our Master Naturalists who will interpret this last spectacular show of color before the changing of the seasons. Now a three part series, you may join us for one class or sign up for ...
Monday, September 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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September 15, 2026 -Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth
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September 15, 2026 -Federal Plant Collections in the District
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September 15, 2026 -Stream Team Leader Training (Virtual)
Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth
(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. ...
Federal Plant Collections in the District
(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Join the Botanical Society of Washington with the National Arboretum for a panel discussion that brings together collections curators and communicators from the National Arboretum, U.S. Botanic Garden, U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum, and Smithsonian Botany and Gardens. These experts will explore the unique challenges and opportunities they experience in their roles as keepers ...
Stream Team Leader Training (Virtual)
(DC) (MD) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Please join Rock Creek Conservancy for a virtual training for our Stream Team Leader program. Stream Team Leaders are dedicated volunteers that work with the Conservancy to host their own trash cleanups and stormwater engagement events, increasing stewardship actions within their communities and throughout Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County, MD. The training will take place ...
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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September 16, 2026 -Volunteer at Earth Sangha
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September 16, 2026 -Nearby Nature Network Fairfax (Virtual)
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September 16, 2026 -Fall Twilight Concert at Brookside
Volunteer at Earth Sangha
(VA) (Earth Sangha) Earth Sangha's Wild Plant Nursery is the region's most comprehensive effort to propagate native plants directly from local forests and meadows. Volunteers help collect native plant seeds in forests and meadows, clean seeds in preparation for planting, help maintain the nursery, and remove invasives. Our goal is for each volunteer, whether they regularly join our work or ...
Nearby Nature Network Fairfax (Virtual)
(VA) (Norther Virginia Conservation Trust) Hear from our partners at Sustain Fairfax about the platform, their new land and critters category, and how to join NVCT's group to enact change! Explore Fairfax County’s Sustain Fairfax Challenge platform! Be the first to see our new land stewardship actions and learn about how everyday sustainable actions make an impact and save money.
Fall Twilight Concert at Brookside
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us each Tuesday evening in June for a series of musical performances set in the beauty of the Gardens! Admission is free, and no registration is required. Bring your friends and family, and don’t forget your chairs, blankets, and picnics (allowed in the Gardens on concert evenings only). Food trucks will also be available for your ...
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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September 17, 2026 -Anacostia River Discovery Boat Tour
Anacostia River Discovery Boat Tour
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a 1-hour Anacostia River boat tour to explore the ecological and historical changes that have occurred in the river and in the communities around the river. We will have the opportunity to witness some of the restoration of river habitats and how it has caused the rebound of the wildlife.
Friday, September 18, 2026
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September 18, 2026 -Springsong Living Landscapes Hike
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September 18, 2026 -Long Branch Festival
Springsong Living Landscapes Hike
(MD) (Springsong Museum) Nourish your sense of wonder during a morning forest bathing walk in the Northwest Branch gorge adjacent to the Springsong Museum site. We will walk slowly and pause often as we explore the upland woods and streamside of cascading Northwest Branch. Forest bathing is a practice that began in Japan in the 1980s and celebrates the beauty ...
Long Branch Festival
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Two days. Live music. Local eats. Artisan vendors. Family fun. All right here in Long Branch! Dance to live bands. Taste the best from local favorites. Shop one-of-a-kind crafts & art. Fun for all ages, all weekend long. Find out what makes Sligo Creek and the Long Branch area so special.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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September 19, 2026 -Fall Bird Walk at the Arboretum (Waitlist)
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September 19, 2026 -Guided Forest Bathing at Hillwood
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September 19, 2026 -Autumn Equinox Sound Meditation & Nature Therapy
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September 19, 2026 -Anacostia River Boat Tour with a President
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September 19, 2026 -Fall Festival at Leopold’s Preserve
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September 19, 2026 -Weed Wrangle at Broad Branch
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September 19, 2026 -Weed Wrangle at Reservation 630 East
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September 19, 2026 -Long Branch Festival
Fall Bird Walk at the Arboretum (Waitlist)
(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Join us for a fall bird walk through the U.S. National Arboretum led by experienced guides from the DC Bird Alliance. The Arboretum's 451 acres of green space provide a unique ecosystem within the city to find a variety of birds. On this bird walk, you'll not only spot birds — you'll also learn ...
Guided Forest Bathing at Hillwood
(DC) (Hillwood) Slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with nature as you experience a forest bathing walk in Hillwood’s gardens and grounds with certified forest bathing guide Adria S. Zeldin. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku (which translates to “absorbing the forest atmosphere”), forest bathing is a research-based activity designed to promote health and well-being through immersion in ...
Autumn Equinox Sound Meditation & Nature Therapy
(VA) (NOVA Parks) (Kindred Nature) Embrace the stillness of the morning and ease into your day with a nourishing blend of sound meditation and mindful nature connection. In the serene setting of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, we’ll enjoy an immersive journey of sound meditation, sensory nature connection, and locally-sourced tea. Join Toni Kim (Inner Sound Collective) and Ilana Rubin (Kindred Nature) ...
Anacostia River Boat Tour with a President
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society's President and CEO, Christopher Williams, for a boat tour on the Anacostia River to explore the ecological and historical changes that have occurred in the river and in the communities around the river. Meeting Location: We will gather at the Ballpark Boathouse public boat dock in Diamond Teague Park.
Fall Festival at Leopold’s Preserve
(VA) (Northern Virginia Conservation Trust) Join us for our annual Fall Festival at Leopold's Preserve, representing the best of outdoor recreation and educational opportunities. This exciting event will feature various activities and attractions for all ages. Enjoy the festivities with tables from nonprofit organizations, vendors offering unique goods and native plants for your garden, and popular delights from food trucks. ...
Weed Wrangle at Broad Branch
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader, Kathy Sykes 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. This event is part of an area-wide volunteer-powered ...
Weed Wrangle at Reservation 630 East
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader, Rena Subotnik 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. This event is part of an area-wide volunteer-powered ...
Long Branch Festival
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Two days. Live music. Local eats. Artisan vendors. Family fun. All right here in Long Branch! Dance to live bands. Taste the best from local favorites. Shop one-of-a-kind crafts & art. Fun for all ages, all weekend long. Find out what makes Sligo Creek and the Long Branch area so special.