Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington DC

(DC) (National Park Service) Join park rangers and expert volunteers on Tuesday mornings from 8:30-10:00am for a weekly bird walk at beautiful Kenilworth. Over 250 different species of birds have been spotted at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Park! The park manages habitat for ground nesting, aquatic, and woodland birds.  Bring comfortable shoes, water, and binoculars if you have them ...

Guided Walk at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy free garden admission and a guided walk around Meadowlark's 95 acres.  Each one-hour walk will be over hilly terrain, have a positive focus, and include a silent, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way. This is a drop-in activity.  No reservations are required. Ages 18+.

$4 – $8

Expert Is In: Plant Health

US Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Want to know more about how we keep our plants healthy at the USBG? Drop by the Conservatory’s Garden Court to talk with Chelsea McKinley, USBG Plant Health Specialist about how we identify and battle pests and pathogens at the Garden. Bring your questions and connect with a USBG plant science professional in this Expert Is In ...

Free

Lunchtime Meditation and Mindfulness (Virtual)

(DC) (Smithsonian Asian Art Museum) 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 which is inspired by nature, ...

55+ Kayak Tour of Little Seneca Lake

Black Hill Discovery Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Want to watch wildlife or just enjoy a peaceful paddle? Then join us for a leisurely kayak tour of Little Seneca Lake. We could see beaver, herons, maybe even a bald eagle. We’ll supply boats, paddles, and PFD’s. Adaptive equipment will be available to assist participants in getting in and out of the kayak. Basic paddling experience ...

$30

Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace

Carlyle House Historic Park 121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace. A gentle flow yoga class. We will build heat with sun salutations then progress to balance, deep stretching and finally relaxation. Please bring water, a towel, and yoga mat. Wear comfortable yoga wear.

$10

Sunset Yoga Series at Quince Park

Quince Orchard Valley Neighborhood Park 12015 Suffolk Terrace, Gaithersburg

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Unwind from your day by breathing fresh air, enjoying nature around you while flowing through a meditative outdoor yoga practice. This class will offer variations to help fit all flexibility and fitness levels. Participants should be able to get up and down from a mat. This is part of a weekly series.

$80

Amphibian Conservation (Virtual)

(DC) (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center) From frogs to salamanders, amphibians are secretive but essential to our health and our ecosystems. But amphibians are facing a crisis: Over 40% are threatened with extinction. How can we reduce that loss? Join biologist Kerry Wixted as we dive into the fascinating world of amphibian biodiversity in the eastern United States, a global amphibian ...

Free
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