(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join a USBG volunteer to explore the Regional Garden! You'll learn about Mid-Atlantic native plants and how to incorporate them into a garden. Note: This tour is dependent both on weather and volunteer availability.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for an engaging afternoon with a local artist who has a deep passion for birds and a talent for transforming wood into beautiful bird carvings. The event begins with the artist sharing their love for birds and the stories behind their unique fascination with these winged wonders. You’ll have the opportunity to admire a stunning ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Take a stroll with us on the less-visited side of the park to uncover the history of spies, espionage and how the Cold War struggle between the US and the USSR shaped Huntley and the Fairfax County we know today. Meets at South King Highway entrance includes a 2.4 mile walk over flat terrain. Adults
(DC) (Friends of Anacostia Park) Join Miss Lorraine & The Fabulous Hand Dancers for an afternoon of dancing in the park targeted towards our senior community. Dancing styles will include Hand, Line, Bop, and Free Style. Meeting point is the Skating Pavilion.
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a special birding boat tour of the Anacostia River to explore the ecological and historical changes that have occurred in the river and in the communities around the river. This will be one of our last boat tours of the year with special guest, Lynette Fullerton, who will guide us ...
(DC) (MD) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Please join Rock Creek Conservancy for a virtual training for our Stream Team Leader program. Stream Team Leaders are dedicated volunteers that work with the Conservancy to host their own trash cleanups and stormwater engagement events, increasing stewardship actions within their communities and throughout Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County, MD. The training will take place ...
(DC) (Casey Trees) Do you love trees and want to play a greater role in increasing the District’s canopy cover? Join us to become a Casey Trees Team Leader at our community tree plantings! The foundation for a tree’s health and longevity is established the day it is planted. As a Tree Planting Team Leader, you will learn how to ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Spend the evening with area experts as they share their expertise and knowledge of local nature and conservation topics. This series sheds light on the relationships and challenges of urbanization and wildlife in Montgomery County. Evening includes light fare. Large or small we all live in a watershed. Learn more about the local Paint Branch Watershed with ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Bambi may be cute, but he would love to make a feast of your garden. Learn some proven and humane tactics to keep your edible and ornamental gardens safe from deer, rabbits, rats, squirrels, groundhogs and other warm-blooded creatures with Kathy Jentz, editor of Washington Gardener Magazine. Kathy will also touch upon design strategies and plant selections.
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Come camp Bull Run Campground for the annual Halloween Weekend! Enjoy an outdoor movie showing, haunted trail, trick or treating, a site decorating contest, a gourmet s'mores bar, and more!
(DC) (Smithsonian Associates) Just a few miles from Washington, D.C., lies a rural oasis that rivals the English countryside. Spend an autumn day exploring the scenic 93,000-acre Agricultural Reserve with naturalist and long-time resident Melanie Choukas-Bradley, whop will introduce some of her favorite places in this close-in slice of paradise at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain. You will hear remarkable ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) (13-Adult) This class is designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities who want to develop their bird watching skills. Join a park naturalist to learn important tips for bird identification and a short walk along the trail to utilize your bird watching skills. Parent/caregiver participation is required. More Fairfax County nature programs can be found here.
