Exhibit: Recovering Our Night Sky

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 1000 Madison Drive NW, Washington

(DC) (Smithsonian Natural History Museum) What do brighter nights mean for people and wildlife? Through over 100 photographs, nearly 250 objects, interactive experiences, tactile models, and a theater program, discover why dark nights matter, rekindle your connection with the night sky, and consider how much light at night is enough—for whom, for what purpose, and who gets to decide?

Free

Lunchtime Meditation and Mindfulness (Virtual)

(DC) (Smithsonian) 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 it inspired by nature.

Free

iNat Nite: Lichens of Maryland (Virtual)

(DMV) (The Nature Conservancy MD/DC and Capital Nature) Join fellow citizen science and nature enthusiasts for a fun and informational evening on Lichens of Maryland by Dr. Natalie Howe. We'll then look at lichens on iNaturalist, sharpening our identification skills along the way. This is part of a monthly iNat ID Nite series. Programs are generally held on the 2nd ...

Free
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