Primitive Basics
Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA, United States(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (6-Adult) Learn ancient techniques of starting a fire, working on a dug out canoe and using a bow and arrow.
$12
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Plants & Fungi Microcosms Walk
Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington, VA, United States(VA) (Arlington Parks) Regardless of the weather or season, there are always neat plants, mosses, lichens, and fungi to see if you look closely! Each participant will be given a magnifying hand lens to use during the walk, and we'll explore the incredible micro-worlds of mosses and other plants, fungi, even invertebrates! Teens ages 12 and up welcome to attend ...
$9
Tree Climbing Academy
Wheaton Regional Park 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD, United States(MD) (Casey Trees) Join Casey Trees, Montgomery Parks, and Bartlett Tree Experts to learn how to climb trees! The week-long Tree Climbing Academy will introduce climbing skills and experience to those interested in arboriculture and forestry, or those already in the tree care industry or related field. Over the five days, candidates will be led by expert instructors in safe ...
Free
Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows
Huntley Meadows 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA, United States(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) The Monday Morning Bird Walk is sponsored by the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park and takes place every Monday at 8 a.m. Following the walk, members of the group gather at the nearby Denny’s for breakfast and to compile the morning’s bird list. All are welcome.
Free
Bats Observation and Class
Lake Fairfax Park 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA, United States(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (7-Adult) Walk the meadows and forest edges to see bats feeding on insects. Use a bat detector to hear echolocation. Learn about our native bats and their habits. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. More Fairfax County nature events here.
$8
Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington DC, United States(DC) (National Park Service) Join park rangers and expert volunteers on Tuesday mornings from 8:30-10:00am for a weekly bird walk at beautiful Kenilworth. Over 250 different species of birds have been spotted at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Park! The park manages habitat for ground nesting, aquatic, and woodland birds. Bring comfortable shoes, water, and binoculars if you have them ...
Northern Virginia Bird Club Walk
Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States(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.
Free
Nature Girls Club at Black Hill
Black Hill Discovery Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, United States(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Girls belong in nature, enjoying outdoor adventures! Join us for a girl-centered Nature Girls Club. There are three in-person sessions with a Park Naturalist that will focus on exploring nature, trying out outdoor skills, and nature journaling. Meetings are monthly. Ages 9 to 12.
$42
Community Tree Planting at Liberty Place
Liberty Place Apartments Liberty Place Apartments 8008 14th Ave, Hyattsville, United States(MD) (Casey Trees) Welcome to our fall season of Community Tree Plantings! Join us in planting trees at Liberty Place Apartments. You provide the volunteers, we provide all the necessary tools and supplies to plant the trees. Participants will receive a hands-on training on site. After learning the tools and techniques, participants will be split up into groups supervised by ...
Free
Youth Mountain Bike Ride
Little Bennett Regional Park 23701 Frederick Rd, Clarksburg, MD, United States(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This is a no rider left behind group ride – think “party pace.” This is a perfect way to meet other riders and build skills on your bike. We do have a limited number of bikes and Helmets available free of charge in case you don’t have one (we will ask to hold something as collateral during ...
Bark and Buds Tree Hike
Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring, MD, United States(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Have you ever walked past a beautiful tree and wished you knew its name? Join us and see our native trees with new eyes. We will explore the trails of Wheaton Regional Park and learn to identify some of our native trees using bark and buds. Ages 18+.
$7
Invasive Removal at Trail 9
Trail 9 Broad Branch Rd & Beach Dr NW, Washington, DC, United States(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 before ...
Free