Nature Forward’s 44th Birdathon

(MD) (Nature Forward) Nature Forwards's 44th Birdathon is a celebration of nature that encourages people to enjoy nature's wonder while also helping fund their important conservation advocacy, environmental education, and nature restoration work. There are a few ways to get involved: Join a team, make a donation or be a corporate sponsor. Running April 15th through May 31st.

City Nature Challenge

(DC) (MD) (VA) Join Capital Nature and organizations throughout the Washington DC area for the City Nature Challenge, a global citizen science observation in cities! Observe wild plants, animals, and fungi in your local park, neighborhood, or back yard, and document it with iNaturalist. Your observations will contribute to science and count for the Washington DC area during this friendly ...

Sunday Serenade in the Park

Cabin John Regional Park, Cabin John Regional Park Trails 7400 Tuckerman Ln, Bethesda, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join Montgomery Parks for a Sunday Serenade event—live music to be performed by ZADIAwith Jeremiah Miles. These events are for all ages. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own snacks, blankets, and lawn chairs. Local food vendor Ella’s Bake Shop will be on-site selling breakfast snack items. Invite your friends and family and make it a ...

Free

City Nature Challenge at Potomac Overlook

Potomac Overlook Park 2845 Marcey Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) It's the City Nature Challenge ID Bonanza! Learn how to document and identify wildlife on your smart phone and participate in the international City Nature Challenge. Roving Naturalist Matt Felperin is hosting a City Nature Challenge Volunteer Event at Potomac Overlook Regional Park. Participants will learn how to use the iNaturalist app on their smartphones to document ...

Free

City Nature Challenge: Nocturnal Naturalists

Bull Run Regional Park 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join NOVA Parks and Capital Nature for a FREE nocturnal adventure and rally on the final night of the 2024 DC City Nature Challenge! Learn more about this friendly international community science competition and how to make and submit observations on the free app iNaturalist as we make a concerted effort to observe as many nocturnal critters ...

Free

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Ave, NE, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (National Park Service) Over 250 different species of birds have been spotted at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Park! Birding has always been a good reason to come to Anacostia Park and the Aquatic Gardens. The park manages habitat for ground nesting, aquatic, and woodland birds. Join us on Tuesday mornings from 8:30-10:00am for a weekly bird walk. Wear ...

Free

Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace

Carlyle House Historic Park 121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace. A gentle flow yoga class. We will build heat with sun salutations then progress to balance, deep stretching and finally relaxation. Please bring water, a towel, and yoga mat. Wear comfortable yoga wear.

$10

City Nature Challenge ID Nite

(DC) (MD) (VA) Our DC-area iNaturalist community is broad, deep, kind, and very collaborative. We gather together monthly on every second Tuesday evening over Zoom to learn about a new topic and work on identifications. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level! We have old-timers and brand-new people, and we are all here to help each other. The April 30 ...

Mussel May

(DC) (MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) The Anacostia River's freshwater mussels are thriving thanks to the efforts of the Anacostia Watershed Society and our supporters and volunteers, and it's time to celebrate! All through the month of May 2024, Anacostia Watershed Society will be holding events to share the magic of mussels with watershed residents.  Our calendar is chock full of ...

Spring Plant Bioblitz: Wildflowers and Trees

Carderock Recreation Area Parking Lot Potomac, MD

(MD) (Maryland Native Plant Society) Take in the wonderful diversity of the the area between the tow path and the Potomac. Leader: Marney Bruce Directions will be included in registration confirmation.

Pup Day at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a walk through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with your favorite canine on our special Pup Days at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 10am to 7pm. (through October). Please note:  Garden admission ends at 6:30pm.

$14

Gardener’s Focus Tour: Woodland Path

Hillwood 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Hillwood) Take a stroll this spring and explore the wonders of the woodland path! The tour will be led by Marshall Paquin, senior gardener, who will highlight the beautiful woodland path, created in 2016. Marshall has been with Hillwood for over fifteen years and during that time has been involved with the maintenance, construction, and design of the woodland ...

Free – $15
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