Solstice at Locust Grove

Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Let’s light up the night on one of the shortest days of the year. We’ll take a moment to slow down, reflect, and give thanks during a busy holiday season. Choose a guided activity in our meditation labyrinth, then warm up by the campfire and toast a marshmallow. This program is repeated through the evening. Select a ...

Free

Winter Solstice Hike & 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). Families.

$5

Winter Solstice Hike & 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). Families.

$5

Winter Solstice Night Walk

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) The longest night of the year is a magical time to spend in the outdoors. Listen to the whispers of wind, woods and wildlife as they survive this chilly time of year. Families.

$5

Winter Solstice Night Walk

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) The longest night of the year is a magical time to spend in the outdoors. Listen to the whispers of wind, woods and wildlife as they survive this chilly time of year. Families.

$5

First of Winter Sunrise Walk

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) As the first full day of winter, the sky will be dark, but the days will be getting longer. With it, the hope for warmer weather to come. Come search the forest for the plants and animals who struggle to stay warm on the shortest day of the year. Hot water, cocoa and tea will be provided. ...

$5

First of Winter Sunrise Walk

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) As the first full day of winter, the sky will be dark, but the days will be getting longer. With it, the hope for warmer weather to come. Come search the forest for the plants and animals who struggle to stay warm on the shortest day of the year. Hot water, cocoa and tea will be provided. ...

$5

Central Loudoun Christmas Bird Count

(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy as we participate in the National Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count. Begun in 1899, these surveys are held all over North America, with the results used to better understand bird populations and dynamics. Our count circle has a 15-mile diameter and covers 177 square miles of Loudoun’s countryside: north to Waterford, ...

Free

Central Loudoun Christmas Bird Count

(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy as we participate in the National Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count. Begun in 1899, these surveys are held all over North America, with the results used to better understand bird populations and dynamics. Our count circle has a 15-mile diameter and covers 177 square miles of Loudoun’s countryside: north to Waterford, ...

Free

Pop-Up Birding at Lois Green Conservation Park

Lois Y. Green Conservation Park 8711 Snouffer School Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Bird Club)  Morning walk through the varied habitats of this excellent 250-acre park, including two ponds, fields, and deciduous and coniferous woods. We’ll be looking for sparrows, waterfowl, and raptors. We will start at 8 a.m. in the parking lot at 8711 Snouffer School Road, Gaithersburg, Md. Walk will last about two hours. There are no restrooms or ...

Free

Pop-Up Birding at Lois Green Conservation Park

Lois Y. Green Conservation Park 8711 Snouffer School Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Bird Club)  Morning walk through the varied habitats of this excellent 250-acre park, including two ponds, fields, and deciduous and coniferous woods. We’ll be looking for sparrows, waterfowl, and raptors. We will start at 8 a.m. in the parking lot at 8711 Snouffer School Road, Gaithersburg, Md. Walk will last about two hours. There are no restrooms or ...

Free

To Live and Breathe: Closing Reception

Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum 1901 Fort Pl, SE, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Anacostia Community Museum) Join us for a last-chance viewing of the exhibition, To Live and Breathe: Women in Environmental Justice in Washington, DC. Hear from the curator, Rachel Seidman, and community leaders, discover your "Activist Animal" and more through the exhibition's interactives, and enjoy good food and fellowship.

Free
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