(VA) (Fairfax County Park) (4-Adult) Vernal pools are one of our parks most fascinating and elusive ecosystem. Join us after hours as we hike the trails and search for signs of new amphibian life. Learn about the life cycle and early development of local amphibians. Hike the trails at night and end with roasting s'mores over a campfire. Children must ...
(DC) (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)
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) During this online generative poetry workshop, Camille T. Dungy, acclaimed poet and essayist, Nina Graham, USBG Community Engagement Education Specialist, and Jaren Hill Lockridge, Chair of the Ward 8 Health Council will read from her book, "Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden," Nina will share about the Garden's community engagement work and upcoming community display, ...
(DC) (National Zoo) Join us for a wild time as we explore animals and the natural world through creative, free-choice activity stations in our brand-new indoor/outdoor classroom! Dig for horseshoe crabs in the sand table, make lunch for a bird in the mud kitchens, or just join us for a story or two!
(DC) (Anacostia Parks & Community Collaborative) This meeting of APACC's Community Impact Studio will feature DC Councilmember Christina Henderson, Dr. Ayanna Bennett, Director of the DC Department of Health, and Dr. Howard Kurtzman. They will address how climate change adversely impacts public health in disfavored communities.
(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) Join us for Matt Cohen’s talk about wild mushrooms. In this introduction to the world of mushrooms, you'll learn about their ecological roles and major groups and what traits to look for to identify a mushroom. Matt will also identify some local deadly poisonous mushrooms and some local edible mushrooms.
(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) If you would like to discover native birds, other fauna and flora — in the company of dedicated citizen scientists — then consider joining this outing! 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 ...
(MD) (Nature Forward) Join leader Stephanie Mason for a broad-based nature exploration. Winter is often called the quiet season, but there is still lots to look at and listen for in the natural world despite the cold temperatures. As we enjoy the beauty of each protected area’s woods and wetlands, we’ll also consider the strategies for winter wildlife and plant ...
(DC) (Smithsonian Natural History Museum) What do brighter nights mean for people and wildlife? Through over 100 photographs, nearly 250 objects, interactive experiences, tactile models, and a theater program, discover why dark nights matter, rekindle your connection with the night sky, and consider how much light at night is enough—for whom, for what purpose, and who gets to decide? Open ...
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Smithsonian Gardens and the United States Botanic Garden present “The Future of Orchids: Conservation and Collaboration” in the Kogod Courtyard of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery. Enjoy over 350 orchids on display along with works by multimedia artist, Phaan Howng. Centered around the themes of the future of orchids and orchid conservation, ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us at Locust Grove Nature Center for Project FeederWatch. Project FeederWatch is a seasonal community science project, where participants count the different species of birds that flock to a bird feeder. All levels of birders are welcome. Registration is encouraged, just so we can notify participants of cancellations. If you have any questions, please feel free ...
(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) Birds are an excellent source of inspiration and a joy to paint. With large eyes and a heart shaped face, the Barn Owl’s subtle beauty is the perfect subject for a watercolor painting. In this online class, we will focus on the detail of the eyes and loose brushstrokes for the feathers. Your instructor, ...
