(DC) (MD) (VA) (Capital Nature) Join us for the November edition of iNaturalist Virtual ID Night. The topic this month is: Lauraceae, Solanaceae and Alliums ID for National Spicy Guacamole Day! We will have a fascinating presentation on the topic, and you will then have an opportunity to hone your identification skills using iNaturalist. Cosponsored with The Nature Conservancy (MD/DC ...
(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern Virginia) Many know Northern Virginia for its economic dynamism, cultural development and ever-changing landscape. Less well known are the places sheltering remnants of an earlier, vital, natural history. If you would like to discover native birds, other fauna and flora — in the company of dedicated citizen scientists — then consider joining one or more ...
(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association's Annual Count. The results of these surveys are made available to the participants and other interested individuals and ...
(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) We are a group of 5 women who photograph wildlife nationally and internationally. Some of us are professional photographers, others are amateurs. Among us we have won major photography awards and have been widely published and exhibited. It is a pleasure to exhibit at Huntley Meadows, which is a major source of inspiration and photographic ...
(DC) (Smithsonian) From deserts to rainforests, what makes a habitat a suitable animal home? What Makes a Habitat a Home explores habitats around the world and some of the animals that live in these habitats. This virtual school program is part of Conservation Classroom, a collection of monthly lessons for K-5 students. Each lesson has four elements: wonder (video), engage ...
(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Get your head in the game! Join fellow bird, beer, & board games enthusiasts for our monthly Wingspan Wednesday hang at Valor Brewpub.
(DC) (Potomac Riverkeeper) Join Potomac Riverkeeper, Dean Naujoks, and your fellow PRKN members for an evening of celebration, discussing our work in 2024 and our plans for 2025! Additionally, we will be recognizing two exemplary volunteers from 2024, one from our Water Quality Monitoring Program, and one from our Trash Free Campaign. We hope you will join us in highlighting ...
(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Interested in where crops, heirlooms and weeds come from? In this talk, ethnobotanist Nan McCarry will tell you the story of how we transitioned into an age of agriculture starting 10,000 years ago, and some of the unintended consequences that arose. Through this presentation, we can gain fresh insights into the human connection with the natural ...
(DC) (Building Bridges) Volunteer to harvest from the garden on the roof of a concession stand inside Nationals Stadium. The schedule at this site can change at the last minute. To sign up, please send an email to JJ . Send us your name, phone number, home zip code, and the date you would like to work with us.
(DC) (National Park Service) You can find autumn color everywhere in Rock Creek Park. Stop by the Nature Center before your hike and create a craft. Discover the science behind the changes of leaf pigments. Learn how to identify species of trees just by looking at the shape of a leaf. After your hike, make sure to tell a ranger ...
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join a USBG volunteer to explore the Regional Garden! You'll learn about Mid-Atlantic native plants and how to incorporate them into a garden. Note: This tour is dependent both on weather and volunteer availability.
(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) In this class, students will paint a fun close-up of a Northern Flicker, a multi-colored woodpecker, learning how to mix neutral colors, as well as techniques of layering colors to create various feather patterns. Your instructor, Ronna Fujisawa of Salty Water Art, will be your guide through the step-by-step process of painting. This is an ...
