(DC) (National Park Service) Join insect expert Jenny and Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens on a guided insect tour of the park! Learn more about the insects that call the gardens home!
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for an interactive story time followed by an outdoor exploration or activity for children ages 3-7. We will meet in the outdoor classroom area located in the Children’s Garden, weather permitting. Adults must accompany children. Meet in the Outdoor Classroom located in the Children’s Garden area.
(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.
(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 ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) This course covers the basics of observing the night sky and objects with a telescope and astronomy resources. Class will provide hands-on observation with telescopes weather permitting. Attendees can bring their own telescopes to use and receive assistance. Instruction for this program is provided by volunteers of the Analemma Society. 8 to Adult
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join us every other Thursday for Storytime on the Farm. Hear a farm or nature-related story, then experience the subject up close with an animal meet and greet or short nature walk. We will meet behind the office for storytime. If it's raining, please join us in the Visitor's Center. This program is free and aimed towards ...
(MD) (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 ...
(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and Sarah DeWitt, Certified Forest Therapy Guide for a two-hour gentle walk to help you slow down and reconnect with yourself, nature, and your community. Forest bathing, or shinrin yoku, is the simple practice of taking in the woods through the senses. This forest bathing walk will begin with some gentle mindful ...
(DC) (National Park Service) Join a park ranger on Friday mornings through August 30th for a garden tour at beautiful Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. The garden tour will begin at the visitors center. Learn more about birds at Kenilworth from NPS here
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Going on nature walks are not only beneficial for your physical health, but also for your mental health. Clear your mind as you walk with a naturalist through the woods, as you learn what techniques you can use to help repair your mind from the stress of your day-to-day life. Ages 12 to Adult.
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Experience forest bathing to connect more deeply with nature, release stress, and enjoy summer at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens! Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing is a way to immerse your senses in the natural world. Slow down, relax, and join certified forest bathing guide Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature for a guided slow wander ...
(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku in Japanese, means “bathing in the essence of the forest” and is a scientifically proven therapeutic modality to aid in one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Participate in a 120-minute Forest Bathing saunter guided by certified Nature and Forest Therapy instructor J. Sage Raindancer. Meander through the Kenilworth Aquatic ...
