Meet the Birds of Tregaron

Tregaron Conservancy 3031 Klingle Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

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

Free

Beginning Birdwatching

Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (4-Adult) Learn identification tips by sight and sound and how to make your yard more attractive to native species. Students can borrow binoculars form the class for a view of outdoor bird feeding stations. Registration required for child

$8

March Bird Walk at Lake Artemesia

Lake Artemesia 8200 55th Avenue, College Park, MD, United States

(MD) (DC Audubon Society) Join us at Lake Artemesia at 8am for our March Bird Walk! This will be a FUN, INFORMATIVE, and GUIDED walk. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Parking is available and the park is also accessible via the College Park-U of MD station on metro's green line.

Free

Volunteer Service Day at Potomac Overlook Regional Park

Potomac Overlook Regional Park3 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States

(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

Invasive Plant Removal at Fort Slocum

Fort Slocum Park 5800 Kansas NW Ave, Washington, DC

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow for a thriving native understory. Event location, directions, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 hours prior ...

Free

Using Technology in Nature

Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (12-Adult) Learn how to use your phone to enhance your outdoor experiences. Assist in community science and join a bustling community of online scientists and nature enthusiasts.

$7

Family Fun – Backyard Birding

Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Rd, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) 5-Adult) Come learn all about the different bird species we have here in Virginia on a hike around the grounds of Green Spring Gardens. Using provided binoculars, you will learn the tips and tricks of seasoned birders to identify the feathered friends we see. Decorate your very own birdhouse to continue the adventure at home.

$10

Adapted Nature Hike

Bluemont Park 601 N. Manchester Street, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) All are welcome to join us on a leisurely-paced hike through a park. The forested trails will be accessible, smooth and shaded for a fun hike to explore and examine whatever we discover. Restrooms available, paved trails open in sun until forested area, trails are flat, benches at the picnic area for rest.

Free

Learning to Sketch in Nature

Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (12-Adult) Join a park naturalist for a short hike as we observe and capture images of nature using pencil and paper. Improve your sketching and nature journaling as we practice shading, form, and other skills. Each session will include a different theme or topic depending on the season. You are encouraged to bring your own journal/notebook ...

$15

Fur, Feathers and Ferns-Bear Adventure Badge

Hidden Oaks Nature Center 7701 Royce St, Annandale, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Trek through the wild spaces of Hidden Oaks Nature Center, finding what lives there, and learn to appreciate the need for natural areas.

$11

Winter in the Parks at Dyke Marsh

Dyke Marsh Alexandria, VA, United States

(MD) (Nature Forward) These broad-based nature explorations are an invitation to stuff your pockets full of heat-producing calories and head out to visit some of the DMV’s close-in parks. Winter is often called the quiet season, but there is still lots to look at and listen for in the natural world despite the cold temperatures. As we enjoy the beauty ...

$33 – $46

Occoquan Bay Bird Walk

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge 14050 Dawson Beach Rd, Woodbridge, VA, United States

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern Virginia) Join us for a morning bird walk on the trails of the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Newer and seasoned birders welcome. This program is part of our Stretch Our Parks initiative, in partnership with the staff of Occoquan Bay NWR. Your birding guides are Larry Meade, President of the Northern Virginia Bird Club ...

Free
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