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An Immersion in Japanese Forest Bathing, Urban Style

S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW, Wasington DC, United States

(DC) (Smithsonian Associates) Shinrin-yoku (translated as “forest bathing”) began in Japan in the 1980s. Rooted in Shinto and Buddhist traditions of reverence for nature, the practice involves a full sensory immersion in the outdoors. Experience forest bathing as Melanie Choukas-Bradley, a certified nature and forest-therapy guide and author of several nature books, including Wild Walking—A Guide to Forest Bathing Through the ...

$60 – $75

Autumn Walk at Meadowlark

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

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy the autumn colors on a guided walk around Meadowlark's 95 acres.  Each one-hour walk will be over hilly terrain, have a positive focus, and include a silent, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent along the way. This is a drop-in activity.  No reservations are required. Ages 18+.

$4 – $8

Wellbeing Stroll at Brookside Gardens

Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Connect with and care for your inner self through the Strolls for Well-Being, an evidence based program that promotes emotional healing and wellness through connection to nature. Over the course of eight weeks, you will complete twelve walks individually in Brookside Gardens, on your own schedule and with a beautiful full-color, 110-page journal as your guide. Each ...

$75

How to Interpret a Soil Test Report (Virtual)

(MD) (University of Maryland) pH, organic matter, CEC, ppm, FIV, base saturation, oh my! This presentation will cover the basics of a soil test report and how to make management decisions based on your test results.

Bug Hunt at Black Hill

Black Hill Discovery Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Come get your bug on, hunting for insects of all shapes, sizes, and colors in the meadow. Bring your catch back to the naturalist to help identify and learn more about what you found. Be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, and bring along some water to drink. Nets and other equipment provided. Drop by anytime during ...

$7

Gardener’s Focus Tour at Hillwood

Hillwood 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Hillwood) The fall garden shines as plantings, accented by tens-of-thousands of chrysanthemums, begin to transition from the bright growth of summer to fall colors. Jessica Bonilla, director of horticulture, highlights her favorite fall features and first-hand stories of practical gardening lessons. Tickets are distributed at the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center upon opening each day. This thirty-minute tour is ...

Free – $15

Bats and Beavers Cruise

Black Hill Discovery Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Join us for a sunset cruise aboard the pontoon boat. We’ll search for beaver lodges and feeding sites, and hopefully see some beavers! As the sun sets, we’ll use our bat detector to help us find feeding bats. Please register and pay for all participants. Ages 6+

$8

iNat Nite in the DMV (Virtual)

(DC) (MD) (VA) (Capital Nature) Join us for the October edition of iNaturalist Virtual ID Night. The topic this month is: Celebrate Aractober! We will have a fascinating presentation on spiders, and you will then have an opportunity to hone your arachnid identification skills using iNaturalist. Cosponsored with The Nature Conservancy (MD/DC Chapter) and Prince George’s County Dept. of Parks ...

Exhibit: Nature Through Women’s Eyes

Norma Hoffman Visitor Center at Huntley 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) We are a group of 5 women who photograph wildlife nationally and internationally. Some of us are professional photographers, others are amateurs. Among us we have won major photography awards and have been widely published and exhibited. It is a pleasure to exhibit at Huntley Meadows, which is a major source of inspiration and photographic ...

Conservation Cafe: Yoga, Birds, and Bocaditos!

Woodend Nature Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD, United States

(MD) (Nature Forward) Celebrate nature, wellness and Hispanic Heritage Month at special Conservation Cafe. Join us on October 9 from 5 to 6:30 pm for an evening of birdwatching, yoga, and delicious snacks! DC Bird Alliance's María Elena Montero will be our guide, A yoga instructor since 2018, Maria Elena infuses her love of birds in her classes and credits ...

Free

Mobilizing Memories at Meridian Hill Park (Virtual)

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) As part of the Humanities truck’s “Mobilizing Memories” effort, American University fellows and staff conducted short, video interviews with community members that wanted to share their memories of the park and the District. This exhibition is part of a related National Park Service project to collect oral histories about Malcolm X/ Meridian Hill Park.

Free

Wingspan Wednesday

Valor Brewpub 723 8th Street, SE, DC, United States

(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Get your head in the game! Join fellow bird, beer, & board games enthusiasts for our monthly Wingspan Wednesday hang at Valor Brewpub.

Capital Nature