(DC) (Hillwood) Experience the wonder of Hillwood with your preschooler! Explore a new theme in the mansion or gardens each week through make-believe, hands-on art-making, and imaginative play. Hillwood’s preschool programs take place on two Tuesdays and Wednesdays each month, March-June. Join us for a new theme each week!
(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.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us each Tuesday evening in June for a series of free musical performances set in the beauty of the Gardens! Bring your friends and family, and don’t forget your chairs, blankets, and picnics (allowed in the Gardens on concert evenings only). Food trucks will be available for your dining pleasure. Kona Ice truck will also be ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Tai Chi is an ancient, Chinese form of exercise perfect for adults seeking stress reduction while strengthening muscles, improving balance, and increasing flexibility. The Forms are repetitive patterns that emphasize slow, flowing motions and controlled movements. Classes will help beginners to learn the Forms while providing regular practitioners the guidance of an experienced instructor. This class will ...
(DC) (THEARC Farm) Want time in a peaceful, outdoor space? Are you hoping to learn more about gardening? Would you like to help grow food for the neighbors? Join us! We'll be planting, weeding, watering, trellising, mulching, and other garden tasks. Adults of all skill levels are welcome. Kids under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers may take ...
(DC) (Smithsonian Gardens) Free weekly tours of the Enid A. Haupt Garden are offered every Wednesday at 10 a.m. from May 22 through September 25, 2024, weather permitting. Meet one of our knowledgeable docents by the tour sign in the Enid A. Haupt Garden near the south entrance to the Smithsonian Castle. No reservation is required.
(DC) (Hillwood) Experience the wonder of Hillwood with your preschooler! Explore a new theme in the mansion or gardens each week through make-believe, hands-on art-making, and imaginative play. Hillwood’s preschool programs take place on two Tuesdays and Wednesdays each month, March-June. Join us for a new theme each week!
(VA) (Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation) Paddle Four Mile Run and help keep our waterways litter-free. Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets provided, or bring your own. Although our first volunteer kayak clean-up of the summer is already at capacity, there are plenty of additional opportunities during the long days of June. Join us for time on the water while keeping ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Have you ever wanted to learn the names of the birds that visit your backyard, the wildflowers along the trail, or even which animal left that footprint in the mud? Montgomery Parks is pleased to offer a new online learning series for adults that teaches you to recognize the most common species of Montgomery County. Led by ...
(MD) (Nature Forward) Blockhouse Point Conservation Park has been designated one of the “Best Natural Areas” in M-NCPPC Parks and offers plant enthusiasts a number of special habitats to explore. Our leader–a retired botanist/forest ecologist/ naturalist–will lead us on a hike through higher quality forests aimed at beginning to mid-level plant enthusiasts. We’ll ID plants along the way, focusing on ...
(DC) (City Blossoms) Join us for free staff-led activities for children, families, neighbors, volunteers, and anyone who wants to drop by. Open Times are a chance for visitors (especially kids) to experience the garden through a variety of activities, such as cooking, art, and maintenance. Anyone who comes to lend a hand is welcome to take home some garden goodies as ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (3-Adult) Join us for this exciting new program to meet and learn about our native turtles. Learn about their behaviors, diet, and more.
