Owl Prowl

Algonkian Regional Park 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, 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 ...

$8

Gardener’s Focus Tour: Bones of the Winter Garden

Hillwood 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Hillwood) Explore the bones of Hillwood’s peaceful winter gardens with Jessica Bonilla, director of horticulture. Evergreen plants take center stage, deciduous woody plants become architectural, and hardscapes become more important. Winter’s cool light shapes the experience, and we can sense more subtle shades of green and brown. The few flowers in bloom are very special, and the texture of ...

Free – $15

Gardener’s Focus Tour: Bones of the Winter Garden

Hillwood 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Hillwood) Explore the bones of Hillwood’s peaceful winter gardens with Jessica Bonilla, director of horticulture. Evergreen plants take center stage, deciduous woody plants become architectural, and hardscapes become more important. Winter’s cool light shapes the experience, and we can sense more subtle shades of green and brown. The few flowers in bloom are very special, and the texture of ...

Free – $15

Occoquan Bay Natural Resources Survey

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge 14050 Dawson Beach Rd, Woodbridge, VA, United States

(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!

Free

Occoquan Bay Natural Resources Survey

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge 14050 Dawson Beach Rd, Woodbridge, VA, United States

(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!

Free

Waterfowl Viewing at Black Hill

Black Hill Nature Programs2 20926 Lake Ridge Dr, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join a naturalist on the deck of the Discovery Center to watch the waterfowl on Little Seneca Lake. Then we’ll take a short walk to the bird blind for a closer look. We can provide binoculars and scopes but bring your own if you have them. Ages 18+

$12

Waterfowl Viewing at Black Hill

Black Hill Nature Programs2 20926 Lake Ridge Dr, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join a naturalist on the deck of the Discovery Center to watch the waterfowl on Little Seneca Lake. Then we’ll take a short walk to the bird blind for a closer look. We can provide binoculars and scopes but bring your own if you have them. Ages 18+

$12

Winter Solstice Meditation Walk

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for a peaceful and meditative walk-through nature. We will start and end the walk with a sharing circle, then quietly soak in the sounds of water flowing in the creek. Adults.

$5

Winter Solstice Meditation Walk

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for a peaceful and meditative walk-through nature. We will start and end the walk with a sharing circle, then quietly soak in the sounds of water flowing in the creek. Adults.

$5

Winter Solstice Stroll & Sketch

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Get a peek at night-time animals by strolling around Glencarlyn Park. We'll take in the quiet to sketch a scene. Dress for the weather, entire program will be outdoors. Families.

$5

Winter Solstice Stroll & Sketch

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Get a peek at night-time animals by strolling around Glencarlyn Park. We’ll take in the quiet to sketch a scene. Dress for the weather, entire program will be outdoors. Families.

$5

Animals in Winter

Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks)  Join us for our winter season theme of “Animals in Winter”. All season long learn about how different animals survive and thrive in the cold winter months through self guided activities and programs at the nature center. This theme month will be span over the winter season starting on December 2 and ending on February 29 .

Free
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