(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (3-Adult) Join a guided hike starting at the woodland wildlife tree sculpture to find where animals live in the woodland. Meet live animals and find out how the forest is a habitat for many creatures. Registration required for children and adults.
(VA) (Fairfax County Park) (5-Adult) Join us on a magical evening walk in the park to learn about and see the different colors and signal patterns of this fascinating insect.
(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 children and adults.
(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) This program is part of our Stretch Our Parks initiative, in partnership with the staff of Occoquan Bay NWR. Join us for a morning bird walk on the trails of the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Newer and seasoned birders welcome. Your birding guide is Larry Meade, President of the Northern Virginia Bird Club ...
(MD) Join Laura Armstrong Falvey, a certified forest bathing guide with Chesapeake Nature Connection, on a walk to learn to engage the senses and appreciate the benefits of being immersed in a natural environment. Slowing down and spending mindful time in nature is proven to regulate your blood pressure, increase immunity, and reduce production of stress hormones. Expect to feel ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (3-Adult) Explore the lake for signs of frogs, toads, and salamanders. Hike the trail and make a craft. Program is outdoors. Child must be accompanied by an adult also registered in this program.
(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Enjoy the beauty of Kenilworth and participate in a 60-minute yoga session led with Heather. Heather loves sharing the benefits of yoga (especially introducing the practice to beginners) and would be honoured to share this with her ward 7 neighbours in the special setting of the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Join her for a 60-minute ...
(MD) (Nature Forward) Leader: Joe Marx Location: Soldiers Delight Natural Environmental Area, MD The same tectonic collisions that metamorphosed much of our local bedrock also moved oceanic rock from beneath an ancient sea floor and stranded it in scattered patches within the continental rock of the Piedmont. The Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area, near Owings Mill, MD, preserves one of ...
(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.
(MD) (Nature Forward) Location: 3rd parking lot upriver at Carderock, MD Ever wanted to learn more about your local trees? Take a deep dive into tree identification, habitat, and ecology all around the parking lot off the tow path. Join our tree-hugging leader for an introduction to the many trees and habitats that surround the parking lot. Easy, level terrain ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (1-3 yrs.) Explore nature through sight, sound, smell and touch. Programs include indoor and outdoor activities. Adult must be able to participate with children. Topics vary by season. A second Nature Tots session starts at 11:00
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore the wonders of our natural world through nature walks, interactive activities and animal presentations. Includes s’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
