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A Natural History of the Mid-Atlantic

Calvert County Maryland, United States

(MD) (Smithsonian Associates) The geography and environment of the Mid-Atlantic were shaped over hundreds of millions of years, reflecting influences that include the impact of a massive meteor; four tectonic mountain-building events; ice sheets and tropical oceans; plants and animals; and at least 15,000 years of human habitation. Environmental historian and storyteller Hayden Mathews interprets the many layers of the ...

$153 – $205

Forest Bathing at the Arboretum

U.S. National Arboretum 24th & R St NE, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Join forest bathing guides Sage and Paul for our two-hour program that encourages you to slow down and take in the National Arboretum through all your senses. Forest bathing, or shinrin yoku, is the simple practice of taking in the woods through the senses for health benefits. The benefits are immense: boosted immunity, lowered ...

Free – $45

Summer Morning Forest Bathing

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

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Experience forest bathing to connect more deeply with nature, release stress, and enjoy summer at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens! Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing is a way to immerse your senses in the natural world. Slow down, relax, and join certified forest bathing guide Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature for a guided slow wander ...

$35

Forest Bathing at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

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

(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku in Japanese, means “bathing in the essence of the forest” and is a scientifically proven therapeutic modality to aid in one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Participate in a 120-minute Forest Bathing saunter guided by certified Nature and Forest Therapy instructor J. Sage Raindancer. Meander through the Kenilworth Aquatic ...

Donation

Fruits, Leaves, & Roots, Oh My!

Fort C.F. Smith Park 2411 24th St N, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Tomatoes are a fruit, but so are pumpkins, cucumber, corn, and green beans!? We'll talk about the different parts of plants that humans and other animals eat, using examples we have currently growing in the garden from potatoes to okra. We might even get to harvest and sample some fresh vegetables! Ages 6 to 9 .

$5

Underground Railroad Guided Hike

Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park , United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Learn about the experience of 19th century freedom seekers and Montgomery County residents in a guided hike of the Underground Railroad Experience Trail. Discover techniques used for navigation, eluding detection, and finding food/shelter on the perilous journey. Hike covers 2 miles on a natural surface hiking trail; not ADA accessible or appropriate for all strollers. Content appropriate ...

$8

Freshwater Mussel Release at Kenilworth

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

(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Volunteers will help AWS to release about 400 freshwater mussels into the Anacostia River! In 2015, we started surveying the native species of freshwater mussels in the Anacostia River to understand their diversity and abundance. In 2018 we started a mussel propagation project partnering with the Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery run by the U.S. Fish ...

Invasive Removal at Whitehaven

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Park Service, and Weed Warrior Leaders Tere and Susi Baranano for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory. Event location, directions, and information will ...

Free

Park Care Day at Anacostia Park

Anacostia Park 1900 Anacostia Dr, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Friends of Anacostia Park) Join our Friends Corps Grounds Crew and Casey Trees to help care for Anacostia Park. Activities will include invasive species removal (training provided), trash cleanup, and other projects needed to help keep the park a safe and welcoming place for all. Supplies are provided. Meeting point is the skating pavilion. Our August Park Care Day ...

Free

Mallows Bay Ghost Fleet Paddle

Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary

(MD) (Potomac Riverkeeper) Join Potomac Riverkeeper, Atlantic Kayak, and the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on a unique guided interpretive paddle through Mallows Bay, the newest National Marine Sanctuary in the United States. Mallows Bay is home to the largest collection of historic shipwrecks in the Western Hemisphere, known as the “Ghost Fleet” of the Potomac.

$110

Zumba in the Wild

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

(DC) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Join us for a FREE outdoor Zumba class at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens! Zerline teaches Zumba Fitness, a fast-paced, world dance platform featuring Latin, West African, and Eastern movement and music. Unlike the average Zumba instructor, she explains the origin and derivation of the movements, while also making modifications for all levels. Zumba Fitness is an ...

Maps & Compasses

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Each participant will get to use a compass and map of Glencarlyn Park to navigate the terrain with a park naturalist. We may also see some wild animals while exploring. Ages 8 to 12.

$7
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