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Cherry Blossoms at Sunrise Photography Workshop

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy premium golden hour light and exclusive access to Meadowlark Botanical Gardens before we are open to the public! This photography workshop's topic is all things Cherry Blossoms. This includes landscapes, close-up/macro, and wildlife. Of course, you are free to *focus* on any subject you like! This program is open to photographers of all skill levels and ...

$25

2024 Bull Run Egg Scavenger Hunt

Bull Run Regional Park 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Spring is just a hop around the corner, and the egg scavenger hunt is back at Bull Run Regional Park! Visit Bull Run Regional Park any day from March 23 to 31 between 8am and 6pm to participate in this event! Pick up your egg hunt sheet at the Camp Store, hop around the park to complete ...

$8

Bird Walk at Mason Neck

Mason Neck State Park 7301 High Point Rd, Lorton

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern Virginia) Join us for a birding walk at Mason Neck State Park! Your birding guide is John Colpoys, an avid birder and experienced bird walk leader.

Free

Meet the Birds of Tregaron

Tregaron Conservancy 3031 Klingle Road NW, Washington

(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Join birding expert Sam Krause on a walk to look and listen for Tregaron’s resident and visiting birds.

Free

March Madness Along the River

Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls

(MD) (Nature Forward) With the official start of spring at hand, we’ll take a hike along the Potomac River where nature lovers can observe the tug-of-war between lingering winter and imminent spring—what our naturalist leader calls March Madness! She’ll lead you on a 3-4 mile hike along several trails in Riverbend Park which sits along the Potomac River near Great ...

$35 – $49

Volunteer Service Day at Potomac Overlook Regional Park

Potomac Overlook Regional Park3 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).  Free and appropriate ...

Free

Songbirds and Sewing: Wren

Winkler Botanical Preserve 5400 Roanoke Ave., Alexandria

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Carolina Wrens are small chunky birds with long curved bills and bright songs. They are some of the loudest singers in the Winkler Preserve and yet provide beautiful sounds. We'll take a walk to find these feathered friends and seek inspiration from their songs, then head into the Lodge to make your own cheerful friend out of ...

$10

Spring Egg Hunt at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a delightful Spring Egg Hunt adventure available daily, March 23 – March 31, 2024, from 10am-6pm at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens!  Embark on a self-guided hunt through the gardens as you search for treasures – giant eggs!  The fun is as easy as 1 – 2 – 3!

$8

Signs of Spring Hike

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for a nature hike in search of signs of spring in Glencarlyn Park. We'll visit different habitats to see how animal and plant life are waking up with the change of seasons. Family.

Free

Kenilworth Park Community Walk and Talk

Kenilworth Park 4000 Deane Avenue NE, Wasington DC

(DC) (Department of Parks and Recreation) Please join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), District Department of Transportation (DDOT), District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), and the Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative (APACC) for a community site walk to discuss the future of Kenilworth Park North. Meet in the parking lot at 42nd Street & Anacostia Avenue, ...

Free

Family Woodcock Walk

Huntley Meadows Park (South Kings Highway Entrance) 6901 South Kings Highway, Alexandriia

(VA) (Farfax County Parks) (6-Adult) Come for an evening walk through the woods to one of the park's large meadows. Listen for the call of the male woodcock and hopefully see his amazing courtship display and flight. Bring a flashlight. Approximately 1.5 mile walk on uneven terrain. Canceled if rain. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Meets at ...

$9

Campfire Saturday at Burke Lake

Burke Lake Park 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (4-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. During the program we will explore the wonders of our natural world. Our programs may include nature walks, interactive activities, animal presentations, or other opportunities to learn about nature and our place in it. Includes s’mores. Topic: Nocturnal animals.  Children must be accompanied by ...

$10

Prowling for Owls

Black Hill Regional Park 20930 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds

(MD) (Nature Forward) Have you ever ventured out after dark and wondered: hoooo’s out there? Join experienced “owler” Mark England at sundown to try to hear or see our three most common local owl species: Eastern Screech Owl, Barred Owl, and Great Horned Owl, all of which are present at the park. Mark will demonstrate the basics of owling and talk at ...

$33 – $46
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