(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern Virginia) Join us for a birding walk at Mason Neck State Park! Your birding guide is John Colpoys, an avid birder and experienced bird walk leader.
(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Join birding expert Sam Krause on a walk to look and listen for Tregaron’s resident and visiting birds.
(MD) (Nature Forward) With the official start of spring at hand, we’ll take a hike along the Potomac River where nature lovers can observe the tug-of-war between lingering winter and imminent spring—what our naturalist leader calls March Madness! She’ll lead you on a 3-4 mile hike along several trails in Riverbend Park which sits along the Potomac River near Great ...
(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. Meet at the picnic shelter (located in main parking lot). Free and appropriate ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Carolina Wrens are small chunky birds with long curved bills and bright songs. They are some of the loudest singers in the Winkler Preserve and yet provide beautiful sounds. We'll take a walk to find these feathered friends and seek inspiration from their songs, then head into the Lodge to make your own cheerful friend out of ...
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a delightful Spring Egg Hunt adventure available daily, March 23 – March 31, 2024, from 10am-6pm at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens! Embark on a self-guided hunt through the gardens as you search for treasures – giant eggs! The fun is as easy as 1 – 2 – 3!
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for a nature hike in search of signs of spring in Glencarlyn Park. We'll visit different habitats to see how animal and plant life are waking up with the change of seasons. Family.
(DC) (Department of Parks and Recreation) Please join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), District Department of Transportation (DDOT), District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), and the Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative (APACC) for a community site walk to discuss the future of Kenilworth Park North. Meet in the parking lot at 42nd Street & Anacostia Avenue, ...
(VA) (Farfax County Parks) (6-Adult) Come for an evening walk through the woods to one of the park's large meadows. Listen for the call of the male woodcock and hopefully see his amazing courtship display and flight. Bring a flashlight. Approximately 1.5 mile walk on uneven terrain. Canceled if rain. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Meets at ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (4-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. During the program we will explore the wonders of our natural world. Our programs may include nature walks, interactive activities, animal presentations, or other opportunities to learn about nature and our place in it. Includes s’mores. Topic: Nocturnal animals. Children must be accompanied by ...
(MD) (Nature Forward) Have you ever ventured out after dark and wondered: hoooo’s out there? Join experienced “owler” Mark England at sundown to try to hear or see our three most common local owl species: Eastern Screech Owl, Barred Owl, and Great Horned Owl, all of which are present at the park. Mark will demonstrate the basics of owling and talk at ...
(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Join FODM for a bird walk every Sunday at 8 a.m. The Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is a freshwater, tidal marsh on the Virginia side of the Potomac River in Fairfax County. It is a unit of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, U.S. National Park Service.
