Wandering Warblers at Meadowlark at Algonkian

Algonkian Regional Park 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Be an early bird and join us for a fabulous show of migrating warblers, a family of small insect-eating birds that often display striking plumage! While some warblers stay here for the warm season to breed, most of these birds only use our forests as a pit stop between their breeding grounds further north and their wintering ...

$7

Saturday Morning Bird Walk

Woodend Nature Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase

(MD) (Nature Forward) Join enthusiastic birders at Woodend to learn birding basics. One will learn binocular basics and how to identify common birds as well as explore the wonders of migration. Second registrant is FREE.

$12 – $16

Forest Bathing: A Mindful Walk with Nature

Winkler Botanical Preserve 5400 Roanoke Ave., Alexandria

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Experience forest bathing to connect more deeply with nature, release stress, and enjoy the shift from summer to fall at the Winkler Botanical Nature Preserve in Alexandria! Note: Event registration page and more details coming soon. There will be additional forest bathing events with the same guide, time, and location on 10/26, 11/23, and 12/21 at Winkler ...

$35

Volunteer Service Day at Potomac Overlook Regional Park

Potomac Overlook Regional Park 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join us as we work to keep our park healthy and beautiful!  Assist with invasive plant removal, habitat restoration, and other projects as needed.  Come dressed for and prepared to work outdoors. Gloves and snippers are recommended, but extras may be provided if needed.

Free

Remove Invasive Plants at Gulf Branch

Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Want to restore habitat and increase species diversity right here in Arlington? Work parties are held every month. We are making a real difference, with the return of ferns and wildflowers, and the animals that depend on them, in areas once covered in destructive invasive plants. Adults, teens and families ages 8 and up.

Free

Underground Railroad Guided Hike

Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Learn about the experience of 19th century freedom seekers and Montgomery County residents in a guided hike of the Underground Railroad Experience Trail. Discover techniques used for navigation, eluding detection, and finding food/shelter on the perilous journey. Hike covers 2 miles on a natural surface hiking trail; not ADA accessible or appropriate for all strollers. Content appropriate ...

$8

Weed Wrangle at Normanstone

Normanstone 2965 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service 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 for a thriving native understory. Event location, directions, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 hours before ...

Free

Eco-Printing with Flowers

US Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Have you ever seen a beautiful flower and wished you could preserve it's imprint? Join An-Phuong Ly, textile artist to discover eco-printing, where pigment is transferred from plant to fabric. During this engaging demonstration and drop-in program, you will explore pre-treating the fiber so the pigment can remain lightfast, binding, and steaming the materials.  

Free

Vienna Native Plant Sale

Vienna Community Center Cherry Street Southeast, Vienna

(VA) (Vienna Conservation and Sustainability Commission) Fall is right around the corner and there is no better place to find all sorts of native plant options for the season than at the Fall Native Plant Sale!  So head over to the Vienna Community Center and get your wildlife-friendly plants.

Shepherd Parkway Community Cleanup

Shepherd Parkway 555 Newcomb Street SE, Washington

(DC) (Ward 8 Woods) Join Ward 8 Woods every second Saturday of the month to restore Shepherd Parkway by removing trash and invasive vines that are smothering the trees. Since 2011, over 2,000 volunteers have removed over 200 tons of trash from the woods and cut invasive vines from over 500 trees, but much work remains to be done. Give back ...

Free

Exhibit: Faces of the Forest

The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda

(MD) (The Writer's Center) See "Faces of the Forest" by DC-based artist Sophia McCrocklin at the Writers Center. The exhibit highlights the beautiful yet fragile forests of Rock Creek Park. The Writer's Center is open 10:00 am - 3:00 pm M-F, and 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday.

Free

Ward 8 Environmental Justice Town Hall

(DC) (Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative) Join us for an Environment Justice (EJ) focused Community Town Hall bringing together Ward 8 residents, experts, and local officials for a dialogue and call to action on key EJ issues. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS SOLUTION-FOCUSED COLLABORATION

Turtle Talk

Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Visit our Eastern box turtle ambassadors in their outdoor enclosure! Watch them stretch their legs and learn about their behavior, conservation challenges, and the physical features that make them such fascinating reptiles. This is a free, drop-in program for all ages. No registration required.

Free

Potomac Riverkeeper Party on the Pier

District Pier at the Wharf District Square Southwest, Washington

(DC) (Potomac Riverkeeper Network) Be part of the fun for this year’s Annual Gala: Party on the Pier! September 14 is the date and the DC Wharf is the venue for drinking, dining, and dancing to live music. Plus, the opportunity to meet old friends, make new ones, and see your Riverkeepers in person. This is an outdoor event under ...

$500

Big Bears Campfire

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington

(VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at Long Branch Nature Center for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities which may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores. (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers).

$6
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