Weed Warrior Workday at Sligo Creek

Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park Silver Spring

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Weed Warrior Supervisors Greg and Kathryn for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Sligo Creek Stream Valley Unit 4 (between Forest Glen Road and University Blvd in Silver Spring). More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to all pre-registrants. We will focus on non-native, invasive vines and shrubs, including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa ...

Free

Volunteer Day at Potomac Overlook

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.  Meet at the picnic shelter (located in main parking lot). Ages 9 +

Free

Volunteer Day at Dumbarton Oaks Park

Dumbarton Oaks Park Lover's Lane and R Street NW, Washington

(DC) (Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy) Join us for stewardship of Dumbarton Oaks Park, DC's hidden green oasis and part of Rock Creek Park. Activities may include pulling invasive, cleanup, and planting. Contact info@dopark.org for more information and to RSVP.

Free

Forest Bathing: A Mindful Walk With Nature

Winkler Botanical Preserve 5400 Roanoke Ave., Alexandria

(VA) (Kindred Nature and NOVA Parks) Enjoy a reflective forest bathing experience to cultivate gratitude and connection surrounded by Winkler Botanical Preserve's late autumn beauty! Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing is a way to immerse your senses in the natural world. Slow down, relax, and join certified forest bathing guide Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature for ...

$35

Invasive Plant Removal 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 native plants to thrive in the understory. Event location, directions, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 ...

Free

Forest Bathing at Woodend with Ana

Woodend Nature Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase

(MD) (Nature Forward) Join Forest Bathing Guide Ana for a soothing mindfulness walk through the forests of Woodend. Forest Bathing originated in Japan and is meant to help de-stress and boost health and wellbeing by immersing oneself in nature and reconnecting with your senses.

$30 – $40

Backyard Plant Identification

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) We'll end backyard confusion by identifying native plants, trees and common invasive species in our classroom and outside in the park. Tips are presented for learning plants by leaves, bark and twigs. Bring photos from your yard or local park for identification help. Adults.

Free

Pokemon in Real Life

Potomac Overlook Regional Park 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Test your Pokémon knowledge in PokéJeopardy and learn how to use a real life Pokédex! Explore the park with our Roving Naturalist, identify a variety of species, complete challenges, and help collect citizen science data for iNaturalist. Ages 5+

$7

Make Room for Turkeys

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park 5040 Walney Rd, Chantilly

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Turkeys are native to the Americas and have been everything from decorative to Thanksgiving centerpiece. They’ve been here for 10 million years but how can you make sure they have a place here for a million more? Find out more about the role of turkeys in different cultures and how important habitat restoration will make room ...

$8

Fall Leaf Candle Holder

Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us and learn how to make a beautiful Fall leaf candle holder to take home for the holidays! Adults.

$10

Boardgames and Bird Walk

Huntley Meadows 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Hone your birding skills on the trail and learn to play our favorite bird themed board game: Wingspan. We will enjoy a round or more of this wonderful boardgame and take a bird walk in the park. All skill levels welcome. Ages 12+

$15
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