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Meadowood Natural Habitat Survey

Meadowood Recreation Area Lower Potomac Field Station, 10406 Gunston Road, Lorton

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern Virginia) Help survey the remaining natural places sheltering remnants of an earlier, vital, natural history in NoVa. Consider joining one or more of the continuing natural resource surveys at Occoquan Bay NWR, Meadowood Recreation Area and other parks and preserves in eastern Fairfax and Prince William Counties. A report of each of the weekly, monthly surveys ...

Free

Tai Chi at Brookside Gardens

Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Tai Chi is an ancient, Chinese form of exercise perfect for adults seeking stress reduction while strengthening muscles, improving balance, and increasing flexibility. The Forms are repetitive patterns that emphasize slow, flowing motions and controlled movements. Classes will help beginners to learn the Forms while providing regular practitioners the guidance of an experienced instructor.

$14

Early Spring Ephemerals

Carderock Recreation Area Parking Lot Potomac

(MD) (Nature Forward) The transition from late winter to early spring is an exciting time: ephemeral wildflowers weigh the risk of late frost against the bounty of available sunlight shining through the bare branches. Join leader Marney Bruce on a walk near the Potomac. We will be investigating plant life, and keeping our fingers crossed for elusive early Spring ephemerals. Our ...

$33 – $46

Introduction to Birding (Virtual)

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) Join us for an introduction to birding and learn the basics to get you started: Simple bird anatomy, tips for identifying unfamiliar birds, how birds benefit the environment, and how birdwatchers can help birds. Learn about the best places to bird, useful and affordable gear, cool apps, ways you can find others to bird ...

$10 – $20

Family Nature Hike

Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join a Park Naturalist for a weekly hike exploring the changing of the seasons in Cabin John Regional Park. Children will also be introduced to our Nature Center’s resident animal ambassadors and engage in nature based play and exploration. Program is intended for children 3 to 5 ½ years old and requires the accompaniment of an adult ...

Catch a Critter!

Huntley Meadows Park Alexandria

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (4-Adult) Grab a net and join us for a special day with a park scientist to see, touch, and study wetland creatures up close and personal. Use magnifying lenses to study their unique characteristics. This rare opportunity to dip-net in the wetland is possible through the guidance of our park naturalists.  

$10

The Bootlegger’s Guide to the Parks

Rosslyn Highlands 1529 Wilson Blvd, Arlington

(VA) (Arlington Parks) During Prohibition illegal liquor was produced throughout Arlington County. Join Park Historian John McNair for stories of local bootleggers and government raids as we take a short walk to one of our area's drinking establishments. Adults

$5

Ward 3 Spring Fling

Glover Park Community Center 4001 Calvert Street, NW, Washington

(DC) (Department of Parks and Recreation) Kids ages 6-12, many who attend programs at Glover Park, Hearst, and Palisades, will gather to celebrate the spring season and St. Patrick's Day.

Free

Flora & Fauna of Montgomery County (Virtual)

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Have you ever wanted to learn the names of the birds that visit your backyard, the wildflowers along the trail, or even which animal left that footprint in the mud? Montgomery Parks is pleased to offer a new online learning series for adults that teaches you to recognize the most common species of Montgomery County. Led by ...

$30

Wingspan Wednesday | New Location!

Valor Brewpub 723 8th Street, SE, DC

(DC) (DC Audubon) New Wingspan Wednesday Location!  Now at Valor Brewpub every second Wednesday of the month, 6-10pm. Wingspan Wednesday is still partnered and affiliated with Labyrinth Games and Puzzles. We are moving only a short distance to join their new Boozy Board Game Night program. This will provide us with MORE seating & MORE hours.

Woodcock Walk

Little Bennett Regional Park 23701 Frederick Rd, Clarksburg

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Little Bennett Regional Park is a wonderful spot to enjoy the spring display dance of the American Woodcock. Meet a naturalist at the Kingsley Parking Area for an evening walk, where we will also look for wood frogs, spring peepers and spring migrants. Bring binoculars and a camp chair.

$12

EcoAction Arlington: We All Live Upstream

Washington-Liberty High School 1301 North Stafford Street, Arlington

(VA) (EcoAction Arlington) The 46th annual membership meeting of EcoAction Arlington will celebrate protecting our waterways with a featured presentation, an overview of EcoAction Arlington programming for 2024, and the election of our board of directors. The event will open with a reception consisting of light refreshments and exhibits from local organizations.

Free – $35

Owl Prowl

Potomac Overlook Regional Park3 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington

(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 ...

$8
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