(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.
(VA) (EcoAction Arlington) Start a new year with a new resolution to volunteer for the environment. EcoAction Arlington holds an in-person Volunteer Social in the beginning of the new year, usually in January. Attend our volunteer social to get to know us, what we do, and how you can help. Light refreshments will be provided. This is an opportunity to ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Take a stroll with us on the less-visited side of the park to uncover the history of spies, espionage and how the Cold War struggle between the US and the USSR shaped Huntley and the Fairfax County we know today. Meets at South King Highway entrance includes a 2.4 mile walk over flat terrain. Adults
(VA) (Arlington Parks) As early Americans explored Virginia, they had to survive the harsh winters with just the plants and animals that surrounded them. Come take a walk with Long Branch Nature Center's park naturalist Rob Barnovsky to discover many of the mysteries of survival and folklore to be found in the plants and trees of Arlington. Adults 55+.
(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.
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Enjoy activities including guided star gazing, looking through the telescope, and listening to ancient stories about the constellations around the campfire. Participate in other activities and games throughout the evening. Hot chocolate included with price of registration. 3 to Adult.
(MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Capacitación en ciencias comunitarias y mantenimiento de árboles más un taller de productos de limpieza ecológicos (totalmente en español). Tree Care & Community Science Training Plus Green Cleaning Products Workshop (event is entirely in Spanish)
(MD) (Nature Forward) Tuesdays 6-8 pm, January 23–April 2 Field Trips: Soldier’s Delight Serpentine Wildlands, February 24 (10 am–1 pm); Sugarloaf Citizens Association Barn, March 16 (10 am–1 pm) Instructor: Alison Pearce, Nature Forward Deputy Director for Programs Members $360; nonmembers $410 Human Ecology is primarily concerned with how ecosystems and social systems inform and influence each other. That is, ...
(DMV) (Nature Forward) Nature Forward is excited to present the 2024 Naturally Latinos Conference. Themed “Perteneciendo: Nuestras Raíces, Nuestra Tierra (Belonging: Our Roots, Our Earth),” this multi-media experience will offer virtual (Wednesday and Thursday) and in-person (Friday) dialogue, presentations and performances focused on the needs and interests of Latine environmental professionals, environmental justice advocates, educators, and nature enthusiasts. The conference ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Will the groundhog see its shadow? Are we in for a long winter? We hope not! Come learn all about our furry friends and the story behind this holiday. Families.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Come enjoy a night under the stars at Locust Grove Nature Center. Learn about the night sky all while enjoying a campfire and roasting a marshmallow or two. Adults.
(VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at Long Branch Nature Center for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities which may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores. (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers).
