(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Join FODM for a bird walk every Sunday at 8 a.m. The Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is a freshwater, tidal marsh on the Virginia side of the Potomac River in Fairfax County. It is a unit of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, U.S. National Park Service.
(VA) (Norther Virginia Bird Alliance) To celebrate Birdability Week and highlight accessible birding opportunities, we invite you to join us for a special Birdability Bird Walk at Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge. The Great Marsh Trail is an excellent example of an accessible trail, featuring a level and wide asphalt surface for about 0.85 miles, leading to a scenic overlook ...
(VA) (Nature by Design) Nature By Design, an environmentally responsible full service plant nursery vends every Sunday at Four Mile Run Farmers' Market on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The market is located at 4109 Mt. Vernon Avenue in Alexandria (Del Ray), just below S. Glebe Rd. Phone: 703-683-GROW (4769)
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader Rena Subotnik 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 ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) People of all abilities and ages are invited to celebrate Birdability Week with a fun-filled afternoon of birding activities! Discover the diverse bird species that call Montgomery Parks home and learn about the services provided to make your birding experiences accessible. Activities and resources provided by Montgomery Parks Program Access, Locust Grove Nature Center, Brookside Nature Center, ...
(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? Open ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (7-Adult) Fall foliage is a sight to behold. Get into the science of why leaves turn colors and hike with a park naturalist to find out what else is falling from the trees.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Celebrate the fall season and the spirit of Halloween with botanical-themed fun for the whole family. Dress in your favorite costume, trick-or-treat at the indoor activity stations, participate in arts-and-crafts projects, and conduct hands-on investigations to learn more about the spooky science of the fall season.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Fall is a great time to observe spiders and their webs. Join us on a hike on identifying spiders by their eyes and web shape. Plus, kids can catch and release spiders using bug jars. Family.
