(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.
(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 ...
(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.
(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.
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist Matt Felperin on a quest to capture and identify these nocturnal fliers using bedsheets and blacklights. While butterflies usually get most of the attention as beautiful flying insects and key pollinators, moths are more critical to the ecosystem than most realize! There are ten times as many moths in the world than ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Find out about the endangered Virginia Big-Eared Bat and create a bat craft. Then, we’ll step outside to see if we can spot any bats emerging at twilight. Families.
(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.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Come get your bug on, hunting for insects of all shapes, sizes, and colors in the meadow. Bring your catch back to the naturalist to help identify and learn more about what you found. Be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, and bring along some water to drink. Nets and other equipment provided. Drop by anytime during ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (4-Adult) Come and explore the "underworld" under fallen logs. Discover the bugs, fungus and salamanders that live under the forest floor. Collect, examine and identify creatures using magnifiers and microscopes. Learn about their important jobs as pollinators and decomposers through projects and scientific investigations.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Bambi may be cute, but he would love to make a feast of your garden. Learn some proven and humane tactics to keep your edible and ornamental gardens safe from deer, rabbits, rats, squirrels, groundhogs and other warm-blooded creatures with Kathy Jentz, editor of Washington Gardener Magazine. Kathy will also touch upon design strategies and plant selections.
(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.
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (7-Adult) Walk the meadows and forest edges to see bats feeding on insects. Use a bat detector to hear echolocation. Learn about our native bats and their habits. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. More Fairfax County nature events here.
