Capital Nature

(MD) (Maryland Native Plant Society) Come and explore Jug Bay, the tidal freshwater wetland along the Patuxent River with MNPS Board member, Bradley Simpson. Nestled in the coastal plain, this wetland boasts bald cypress, lizard’s tail, spatterdock, pickerelweed, blueberries, male-berry, coastal sweet pepperbush, Virginia sweetspire, and so much more! If we are lucky, we will see orchids in bloom from ...

(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Explore the Anacostia River while riding in one of our open-air boats as part of the Anacostia River Explorers program. Anacostia Watershed Society staff will take participants on a one hour tour of the river while discussing natural and cultural history along with restoration efforts. You will experience the joy of being out on the water ...

(MD) (Potomac Riverkeeper) Join your Upper Potomac Riverkeeper on a scenic adventure up the C&O Canal path and down the Potomac River from Cohill Station Canoe Access to the boat ramp in Hancock, MD. This trip combines two wonderful ways to see the nature and history of the Potomac River.  

(VA) (Arlington Parks) ake a Deep Dive into the world of wetlands. We live in a region with plentiful water and abundant wetlands. Do you know how to recognize one? During this in person program, you will learn about local wetland habitats and then take a hike to explore some more. Adults.