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Firefly Festival
Firefly Festival
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Come celebrate the night and the special creatures that need it to survive. Learn about fireflies and how you can help them thrive. Families.
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Books with a Park Ranger
Books with a Park Ranger
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) If you have a little one to take care of and are looking for something fun to do come read and sing all about nature with a park ranger! Depending on the weather, we will play either out front of or inside Rock Creek Park’s Nature Center. Families with children ages 6 and under are welcome!
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Nature Cart at Wheaton Regional Park
Nature Cart at Wheaton Regional Park
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) We’re bringing Brookside Nature Center to you. Stop by the cart to try fun activities, check out interesting natural objects, and grab a map of the park! * Weather dependent and subject to cancellation. Call the nature center to confirm.
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Beetle Mania
Beetle Mania
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Beetles not only look cool, they're also often beneficial. We'll learn about the largest order of insects through a hands-on indoor portion and then go on a hike to look for beetles. Ages 8 to 12.
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Fun with Flora and Fauna
Fun with Flora and Fauna
(DC) (National Park Service) Spend your afternoons at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center learning about our wild and wonderful urban oasis! Park Rangers will teach kids of all ages about the fantastic flora and fauna in the park.
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Amphibian Conservation (Virtual)
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 ...
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Turtle Time with Pokey!
Turtle Time with Pokey!
(DC) (National Park Service) Pokey the eastern box turtle lives at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center. Though visitors can see and interact with him when we're open, Turtle Time is an opportunity to learn about box turtles, their habitats, and their diets. Activities during Turtle Time may include a turtle themed story, a craft, or just an opportunity to ...
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Fun with Flora and Fauna
Fun with Flora and Fauna
(DC) (National Park Service) Spend your afternoons at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center learning about our wild and wonderful urban oasis! Park Rangers will teach kids of all ages about the fantastic flora and fauna in the park.
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Turtle Talk
Turtle Talk
(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.
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Watershed Wednesday – Movie Night with Mt. Rainier Nature Center
Watershed Wednesday – Movie Night with Mt. Rainier Nature Center
(MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) For this month's Watershed Wednesday, we are partnering with Mt. Rainier Nature Center. We'll be screening the short documentary Wild Hope: The Frog Ark and will have a small panel of local experts to discuss the state of frogs and other amphibians in the region and particularly within the Anacostia Watershed.
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Storytime on the Farm
Storytime on the Farm
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join us every other Thursday for Storytime on the Farm. Hear a farm or nature-related story, then experience the subject up close with an animal meet and greet or short nature walk. We will meet behind the office for storytime. If it's raining, please join us in the Visitor's Center. This program is free and aimed towards ...
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Otterly Amazing (Virtual)
Otterly Amazing (Virtual)
(DC) (Smithsonian Associates) From their intricate social structures to their remarkable hunting techniques, otters captivate observers with their cleverness, charisma, and resilience. Erin Whatley andPaul Bradenburger, animal keepers with Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, reveal fascinating details about the natural history of these furry, semi-aquatic mammals.
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