(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Enjoy nature's tranquil beauty and the night sky under a full moon. Your naturalist guide points out signs of creatures that glide, fly and tiptoe through the woods in the dark. Enjoy a campfire after the hike with s'mores provided. Ages 6 to Adult.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for a fun opportunity for our four-legged friends to make new buddies on walk through the trails around Gulf Branch Nature Center. Dogs must be well-mannered and remain on a leash at all times. Families.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Will the groundhog see its shadow? Are we in for a long winter? We hope not! Come learn all about our furry friends and the story behind this holiday. Families.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Even though it may be cold outside, there is still a lot to see out in nature. Join us for our winter season theme of “Animals in Winter.” All season long learn about how different animals survive and thrive in the cold winter months through self guided activities and programs at the nature center. This theme month ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Flying squirrels are found throughout the wooded neighborhoods of Arlington, but are seldom seen. Join us to learn about these nocturnal rodents in our classroom, then see wild flying squirrels outdoors. Dress for the weather, it can become very cold.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Relationships in nature are just as wild and wonderful as human relationships. This year, celebrate Galentine’s Day by exploring some of the most fascinating relationships in nature. We’ll discuss why beavers are a frog’s best friend, why cowbirds are a nemesis of other songbirds, and how fungi and wild orchids make incredible teammates in the forest.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Wolves used to live across the continental U.S., including here in Virginia. Join us for a presentation and hike on how wolves survive in the wild, hunt in packs and why they are no longer here. We'll also play a game to become our own pack of wolves. Family.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Learn fun facts and practice yoga moves named after a few of our most popular reptiles. We'll also visit some live animals. Bring a yoga mat and meet in the Long Branch classroom. Extra mats will be provided if needed. Ages 6 - 10.
(DC) (Smithsonian Natural History Museum) Learn about how primate hands have helped them evolve many ways to move through the world, from swinging under tree branches to walking on their knuckles to running on two feet. Explore how humans evolved hands specialized for making and using a variety of tools and how our hand anatomy impacts what we can do ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Tiny Tot programs provide opportunities to interact one-on-one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Each program will engage your child with hands-on learning and may include a variety of activities like songs, crafts, finger plays and mini-hikes. Ages 18-35 months
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join a naturalist for a reading of a seasonal story, participate in a hike, and make a craft to take home. Enroll in the entire series or individual sessions. Ages 3-5
(DC) (MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join AWS for our first ever mussel community science training! During this virtual training you will learn the basics of volunteering for our mussel conservation efforts, particularly those that involve data collection. This is a highly recommended training if you are planning on helping us with mussel surveys, monitoring of hatchery-raised cultured mussels, mussel tagging ...
