Capital Nature

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader Rena Subotnik 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 ...

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader Rena Subotnik 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 ...

(MD) (Nature Forward) Enjoy a late afternoon stroll through the field, forest, and wetland habitats of Hughes Hollow Wildlife Management Area (McKee Beshers), south of Poolesville, MD. We’ll keep our eyes and ears open for the sights and sounds of wildlife as the afternoon winds down, the sun sets–and darkness falls. The natural surface trails here will be uneven and ...

(MD) (Nature Forward) Enjoy a late afternoon stroll through the field, forest, and wetland habitats of Hughes Hollow Wildlife Management Area (McKee Beshers), south of Poolesville, MD. We’ll keep our eyes and ears open for the sights and sounds of wildlife as the afternoon winds down, the sun sets–and darkness falls. The natural surface trails here will be uneven and ...

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us at the park! You can meet a naturalist or historian at one of our neighborhood parks to discover the nature and history of Arlington. The staff person may bring hands-on learning items, artifacts or activities.

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us at the park! You can meet a naturalist or historian at one of our neighborhood parks to discover the nature and history of Arlington. The staff person may bring hands-on learning items, artifacts or activities.

(MD) (Nature Forward) With official winter waiting in the wings, we’ll wrap up our fall series of walks along parts of the C&O Canal which see less foot and bicycle traffic midweek. Our focus will be the general—and exceedingly rich—natural history of the varied habitats along the Potomac River and the historic Towpath. We’ll proceed at a “naturalist’s shuffle” pace, stopping ...

(MD) (Nature Forward) With official winter waiting in the wings, we’ll wrap up our fall series of walks along parts of the C&O Canal which see less foot and bicycle traffic midweek. Our focus will be the general—and exceedingly rich—natural history of the varied habitats along the Potomac River and the historic Towpath. We’ll proceed at a “naturalist’s shuffle” pace, stopping ...

(VA) (NOVA Parks)   Santa’s animal friends are lost in our park and need rescuing! Go on a scavenger hunt to locate the critters so they can help Santa deliver candy and treats for the holidays! $5 per child.  Appropriate for families and children of all ages.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Check in at the nature center ...

(VA) (NOVA Parks)   Santa’s animal friends are lost in our park and need rescuing! Go on a scavenger hunt to locate the critters so they can help Santa deliver candy and treats for the holidays! $5 per child.  Appropriate for families and children of all ages.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Check in at the nature center ...

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader Ella Engstrom 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 ...

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leader Ella Engstrom 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 ...

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Ages 6 to 10. Join us for a live animal presentation and a nature hike to discover how local animals survive in wintertime. We'll learn about hibernation, migration and overwintering and how animals survive in the cold.

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Ages 6 to 10. Join us for a live animal presentation and a nature hike to discover how local animals survive in wintertime. We’ll learn about hibernation, migration and overwintering and how animals survive in the cold.

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Join us in song and exploration on a wagon ride. Warm up with refreshments at the campfire. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Ages 4 to Adult.

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Join us in song and exploration on a wagon ride. Warm up with refreshments at the campfire. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Ages 4 to Adult.

(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) Sip hot cocoa and join a naturalist for a special winter wonder wetland tour after dark. We will look for signs and listen for sounds of beavers, owls, deer and other nocturnal winter animals. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mug to help us reduce waste.  Ages 4 to Adult.  

(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) Sip hot cocoa and join a naturalist for a special winter wonder wetland tour after dark. We will look for signs and listen for sounds of beavers, owls, deer and other nocturnal winter animals. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mug to help us reduce waste.  Ages 4 to Adult.  

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Winter is full of celebrations. Join us as we celebrate the Winter Solstice by making lanterns, the holiday season by making nature ornaments, a Groundhog Day celebration, and Valentine’s Day by making nature valentines. Register for one or all of these family fun activities. All ages.

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Winter is full of celebrations. Join us as we celebrate the Winter Solstice by making lanterns, the holiday season by making nature ornaments, a Groundhog Day celebration, and Valentine’s Day by making nature valentines. Register for one or all of these family fun activities. All ages.