Winter Waterfowl Count

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern Virginia) The Winter Waterfowl Count is a citizen science effort organized by Audubon Society of Northern Virginia to track data about winter waterfowl. This survey complements the Christmas Bird Count, and the data is shared openly with the public. Although we expect many veterans from past years to return, we can always use new volunteers. ...

Free

Family Walk at Woodend

Woodend Nature Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase

(MD) (Nature Forward) Join Nature Forward Master Naturalist volunteers for a Family Walk. Enjoy, learn, and play in our new accessible nature playspace. Explore the winter finds at Woodend such as white-throated sparrows, winter wrens, fallen leaves, pine cones, and so much more!” Sign up using the below link. We look forward to seeing you at Woodend! $12 a family ...

$12 – $20

Waggin’ Walk at Gulf Branch

Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for a fun opportunity for our four-legged friends to make new buddies on walk through the trails around Gulf Branch Nature Center. Dogs must be well-mannered and remain on a leash at all times. Families.

Free

Homemade Bird Feeders

Burke Lake Park 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station

(VA) (Fairfax County Park) Bring a clean, empty, plastic bottle to make a bird feeder. We discuss tips for feeding birds and learn to identify common birds that visit home bird feeders. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Ages 2 to Adult.

$8

Washington Gardener Seed Exchange

Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Rd

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Washington Gardener Magazine is co-hosting the annual seed exchange at Green Spring Gardens with lectures and a face-to-face seed swap. Bring your extra seeds to swap and leave with a bag full of seeds, new garden friends, and expert planting advice. Adults.

$15 – $20

Winter Stream Life

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park 5040 Walney Rd, Chantilly

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Explore Walney Creek with a naturalist to meet some of the small creek critters (macroinvertebrates) that call it home. Learn why so many different types of macroinvertebrates are active in winter streams. The naturalist will demonstrate winter collecting and participants can help pick, sort and learn to identify these magnificent critters. Ages 8 to Adult.

$8

Groundhog Day in Arlington

Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Will the groundhog see its shadow? Are we in for a long winter? We hope not! Come learn all about our furry friends and the story behind this holiday. Families.

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