Hawks & Hot Chocolate
Meadowside Nature Center 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD, United States(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Enjoy this day off from school and make your own gourmet hot cocoa as you listen to a Naturalist-led raptor talk.
Free
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REACH to Forest
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC, United States(DC) (Kennedy Center) Join the Kennedy Center for a two-week exploration of art, science, and nature where humans and forest converge. The festival includes exhibitions + installations, compelling works from international + local artists, films, poetry, culinary, and panels on forests and more!
Community Impact Studio on Public Health & Climate Change (Virtual)
(DC) (Anacostia Parks & Community Collaborative) This meeting of APACC's Community Impact Studio will feature DC Councilmember Christina Henderson, Dr. Ayanna Bennett, Director of the DC Department of Health, and Dr. Howard Kurtzman. They will address how climate change adversely impacts public health in disfavored communities.
Free
Spring Frogs Campfire
Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington, VA, United States(VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at the Gulf Branch fire ring for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities that may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores! (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers).
$5
Ward 3 Spring Fling
Glover Park Community Center 4001 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States(DC) (Department of Parks and Recreation) Kids ages 6-12, many who attend programs at Glover Park, Hearst, and Palisades, will gather to celebrate the spring season and St. Patrick's Day.
Free
Campfire Friday at Hidden Pond
Hidden Pond Nature Center 8511 Greeley Blvd, West Springfield, VA, United States(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.
$10
Campfire Friday at Lake Accotink
Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA, United States(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.
$8
Forest Her Movie Screening
George Mason University - Mason Square Mason Square, 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, United States(VA) (EcoAction Arlington) Join us for a screening of the documentary, Forest Her: The Next Wave of Conservation. The film features former EcoAction Arlington Board Member, Melody Starya Mobley. The event is being organized in honor of Women’s History Month. A panel discussion will follow the screening, with the film producer/director, Cheryle Franceschi, forester Melody Starya Mobley, and Leah Nichols, ...
$15
Equinox Celebration
Carderock Recreation Area Parking Lot Potomac, MD(MD) (Nature Forward) The Spring Equinox is a moment of balance: the point at which day and night are of equal length. From here on out, we are tipping further into the light. Take a moment to pause, mark this seasonal shift, and cross the celestial threshold into Spring. On this hike, we will begin along the Towpath by Carderock ...
$35 – $49
National Cherry Blossom Festival
(DC) (MD) (VA) What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin now spans four weeks throughout Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate all that spring in Washington, DC has to offer — from exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches.
Free – $20
Women’s History Month Fireside Chat (Virtual)
(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) In celebration of Women's History Month, we are organizing Virtual Fireside Chats to converse with women in the community. We want to recognize and honor the contributions of women in environmental conservation and advocacy. Join FoKAG staff member Shannah Cumberbatch as she chats with Ana Ka'ahanui of Capital Nature. During this event, we will ...
Free
DC Environmental Film Festival
(DC) (MD) (VA) (Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital) Enjoy the world’s largest green film festival right in DC metro. Screenings feature local and international award-winning films on the environment. Events are streamed and live. Most are free.
Free – $27