(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 ...
(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!
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Follow a treasure map to explore Winkler Botanical Preserve as you find clues to claim your treasure. Each participant is entered into a drawing to win 2 free tickets to see Peter Pan: The Broadway Hit Musical at The National Theater in Washington, DC.
(MD) (Nature Forward) Immerse yourself in the phenomenon of spring migration with these field programs at nearby parks. Our walks are aimed at beginning and intermediate birders for whom the spring pulse of bird activity can often be overwhelming. We’ll search for both resident and migrating birds by sight and sound. As we develop skills for finding birds in the ...
(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Beginning on April 2, the Conservancy will be hosting weekly Tai Chi practice led by David Harold on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. The group will gather west of the …
(VA) (Smithsonian Associates) Discover the spring splendors of the Potomac Gorge, a 1,900-acre natural area spanning Maryland and Virginia that is one of the most botanically diverse places in North America. Hike north from Turkey Run Park along the Potomac Heritage Trail on a wilderness adventure inside the Beltway as you admire lush upland forests and floodplains brilliantly decorated by ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a guided walk around the gardens’ 95 acres. Each one-hour walk will be over hilly terrain, have a positive focus, and include a silent, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Take a leisurely stroll through the trails and along the creeks of Arlington to see these botanical gems. We'll learn about folklore, food, medicine and other fun uses of these plants. Adults
(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) Nature journaling is a terrific tool for understanding the world around you: species, habitats, and all of their rich interconnections. Join Robin Lee Carlson for a discussion of the ways that field sketching has been an integral part of her explorations of the natural world, from understanding the ways that species and habitats respond ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join members of the Northern Virginia Bird Club for informal walks through Glencarlyn Park in search of resident and migratory birds. Experienced and beginning birders welcome. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Adults
(MD) (Nature Forward) Enjoy these leisurely walks on the Towpath along close-in portions of the C&O Canal National Historical Park. The focus of our walk will be the general natural history of the varied habitats along the Potomac River and Canal. We’ll proceed at a slow “naturalist’s saunter” as we experience the wondrous unfolding of spring. We’ll stop often to ...
(VA) (Smithsonian Associates) Discover the spring splendors of the Potomac Gorge, a 1,900-acre natural area spanning Maryland and Virginia that is one of the most botanically diverse places in North America. Hike north from Turkey Run Park along the Potomac Heritage Trail on a wilderness adventure inside the Beltway as you admire lush upland forests and floodplains brilliantly decorated by ...
