Holiday Floral Centerpiece (Virtual)
Hillwood 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington DC, United States(DC) (Hillwood) Celebrate the holiday season with a floral arrangement full of luxuriously rich colors and festive blooms. Hillwood floral designer Ami Wilber helps you create a beautiful creation with step-by-step guidance and plenty of time to ask questions. Supplies are not included, and participants are encouraged to buy flowers and produce from a local farm, farmer’s market, or other ...
Hot Cocoa Hike
Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States(VA) (Arlington Parks) Fresh air is good for you, your friends and families. Join us in Glencarlyn Park for a leisurely hike with hot cocoa and time for photos in the scenic winter woods. Families.
Full Moon Friday
Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for the magic of the full moon for a hike and campfire on each Friday nearest to the full moon. Feel free to bring your own hot dogs or food to warm over the fire, and we’ll provide marshmallows. Please register and pay for adults and children. Ages 10 and up.
Potomac Overlook Owl Prowl
Potomac Overlook Regional Park 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States(VA) (NOVA Parks) "Whooooo cooks for youuuu? Whoooo cooks for youuuu allllll?" No, this is not a chef looking for a job! This is the call of a Barred Owl, perhaps Northern Virginia's most frequently observed owl. Join the roving naturalist on a quest to find these feathered friends. Learn more about owl adaptations, behavior, and role in the ecosystem ...
Flying Squirrel Campfire
Hidden Oaks Nature Center 7701 Royce St, Annandale, VA, United States(VA) (Hidden Oaks Nature Center) Enjoy an evening around the campfire, toasting marshmallows over the embers and learn about flying squirrels that live in our area. Children must attend with an adult and all attendees must register. Ages 4 to Adult.
Nature Forward Christmas Bird Count
(MD) (Nature Forward) Nature Forward will conduct its 82nd Annual Christmas Bird Count! The 15-mile diameter count circle encompasses most of the District and parts of Virginia and Maryland. So, no matter where you live in or around the District, there is a spot for you to count. Novices and intermediate level birders will be placed with experts, so don’t ...
Christmas Bird Count
Meadowside Nature Center 5100 Meadowside Lane, United States(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Each year from December 14 through January 5, tens of thousands of volunteers brave snow, wind, or rain, and take part Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count. Join Meadowside Nature Center in its’ effort to collect data in this long-running wildlife census to assess the health of bird populations, and to help guide conservation action. Meeting location and details ...
Annual Winter Bird Count
Battery Kemble Park 21 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD, United States(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) DC Bird Alliance is happy to contribute to this global community science effort to help birds and their habitats. Join us at one of our traditional Winter Bird Count hotspots, Battery Kemble. We'll bring the coffee!
Saturday Bird Walk at Woodend
Woodend Nature Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD, United States(MD) (Nature Forward) Join enthusiastic birders at Woodend to learn birding basics. One will learn binocular basics and how to identify common birds as well as explore the wonders of migration. Second registrant is free.
Volunteer Day at Potomac Overlook
Potomac Overlook Regional Park 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join us as we work to keep our park healthy and beautiful! Assist with invasive plant removal, habitat restoration, and other projects as needed. Come dressed for and prepared to work outdoors. Gloves and snippers are recommended, but extras may be provided if needed. Meet at the picnic shelter (located in main parking lot). Ages 9 +
Invasive Vine Removal at Catholic University
Catholic Univeristy 620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC, United States(DC) (Casey Trees) Join our partners at Chesapeake Climate Action Network to tackle invasive vines at Catholic University Woods! Start with hands-on training in vine removal, then dive into the forest to remove invasive species like porcelain berry, English ivy, and kudzu. Make a real impact on DC’s urban forest!