Black Birders Week 2024
(DMV) A week to highlight the intersections of birds, people, and environmental justice. Click here for more info.
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Wandering Warblers
Potomac Overlook Regional Park3 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States(VA) (NOVA Parks) Be an early bird and join us for a fabulous show of migrating warblers, a family of small insect-eating birds that often display striking plumage! While some warblers stay here for the warm season to breed, most of these birds only use our forests as a pit stop between their breeding grounds further north and their wintering ...
$7
Big Sitting at The Rock Creek Golf Course
Rock Creek Golf Course 6100 16th St NW, Washington, United States(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Come and go as you please. Get to know the 1,364 trees that may be removed. Get to know the birds that call these trees home. Every Tuesday morning, 8-11am.
Free
Tai Chi at Tregaron
Tregaron Conservancy 3031 Klingle Road NW, Washington, DC, United States(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Join David Harold for Tai Chi practice on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We will gather west of the Lily Pond near the entrance at Klingle Road NW. David is passionate about making Taiji and Qigong practice and principles accessible. For 15 years, he led a free, weekly public outdoor practice in Winston-Salem, NC. That practice continues to be led ...
Sunset Kayak Paddle
Fountainhead Regional Park 10875 Hampton Rd, Fairfax Station, VA, United States(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a nice sunset on the water and experience the natural beauty of the Occoquan Reservoir! A fun and memorable outdoor adventure while highlighting natural and historical features unique to the area. This program will be led by NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. We will begin with a brief paddling instruction overview before heading out. Previous ...
$35
Photo Bird Walk At Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington DC, United States(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) WAITLIST All are welcome to join us in celebration of Black Birders Week 2024 for a photography bird walk led by avid birder and professional photographer, Charles "Chuck" James. Whether you already have a camera, or thinking about getting one to capture your walks, come out and get some tips on getting pics of our feathered ...
Free
Spring Saunter Along the Canal F: Swain’s Lock
Swains Lock at C&O Canal 10700 Swains Lock Rd, Potomac, MD, United States(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 walks, starting from different locations, 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. ...
$33 – $46
Anacostia River Boat Tour
Anacostia Park 1900 Anacostia Dr, Washington DC, United States(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Explore the Anacostia River while riding in one of our open-air boats as part of the Anacostia River Explorers program. Anacostia Watershed Society staff will take participants on a one hour tour of the river while discussing natural and cultural history along with restoration efforts. You will experience the joy of being out on the water ...
Free
Survey: Occoquan Regional Park Butterfly and Dragonfly
Occoquan Regional Park Ox Road, Lorton, VA, United States(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count. The results of these surveys are made available to the participants and other interested individuals ...
Free
Mountain Laurel Meander
Rachel Greenway Trail(MD) (Nature Forward) Location: Rachel Greenway Trail, Silver Spring, MD As spring gives way to summer, enjoy blooming Mountain Laurel and other plants of the oak/hickory woodlands along the Rachel Greenway Trail adjacent to Northwest Branch Creek in upper Silver Spring, MD. Be prepared for uneven and rocky natural surface trails with some gentle uphll/downhill stretches. Depending on recent rains, ...
$33 – $46
Riverside Campfire – Fishing Fun
Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA, United States(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (6-Adult) Fish from the river bank and learn about the fish's world. S'mores provided. Borrow our fishing rods or bring your own, tackle and bait provided. Meet at the Visitor Center. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.
$15
Family Walk at Woodend (Jun)
Woodend Nature Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD, United States(MD) (Nature Forward) Join Nature Forward Master Naturalist volunteers for a Family Walk. Enjoy, learn, and play in our new accessible nature playspace. Explore the fall finds throughout Woodend including acorns, meadow wildflowers, butterflies, and birds. We look forward to seeing you at Woodend! $12 a family for members, $20 a family for nonmembers. Only register one adult when signing ...
$12 – $20