(VA) (Arlington Parks) Hike down to the Potomac River and along the Potomac Heritage Trail, explore the waterfall and enjoy the views! We'll check out Donaldson Run and Potomac Overlook Regional Park before heading back. Ages 12 - 17
(MD) (Nature Forward) If you are completely new to birdwatching or are having trouble getting started on your own, this is the walk for you! We’ll cover the basics of bird watching: finding and identifying birds, choosing and using binoculars and field guides, birdwatching etiquette and ethics, useful birding apps, and much more at the Rust Sanctuary in Leesburg. Don’t ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (Adults) Learn to identify Riverbend's beautiful spring ephemerals, and discover the folklore that has grown up around them. Meet at Visitor Center to walk along the banks of the Potomac River. Canceled if it rains.
(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.
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader Rena Subotnik 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 ...
(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Opera Lafayette’s Opera Starts with Oh! is an engaging musical experience perfect for kids ages 4-10 and their families. Join Lead Teaching Artist and professional dancer, Sarah Laughland, to learn about an experience a fantastical opera celebrating the muse of comedy, Thalie. Together with special guest artists, we will dance, sing, and craft with the gods as they battle for the ...
(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 ...
